Presents a collection of sixteen essays that debate the pros and cons to Indian gaming, and discusses whether or not casinos have helped Native Americans, the avoidance of government regulations,and the effect upon tribal economy.
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Gaming provides many benefits to Native American communities / Walking Antelope -- Most Native Americans have not profited from gaming / Jacob Coin -- Casinos help Indians achieve the American Dream / J. David Tovey Jr. -- Casino riches have been managed wisely by the Choctaw / WBUR -- Sudden casino wealth has both benefited and harmed California's Chumash Tribe / Glenn F. Bunting -- Tribes have traded sovereignty rights for casino profits / Tim Giago -- Tribes abuse their sovereign status to avoid government regulation / Jan Golab -- Indian casinos have no obligation to share profits with the government -- Gaming tribes and states need to work together to help all citizens / Susan Masten -- Indian casinos lead to gambling addiction / Candi Cushman -- Indian gaming offers a therapeutic escape to many senior citizens / Dave McKibben -- Casinos hurt local businesses / Jonathan Krutz -- Indian casinos generate crime and corruption / Clara NiiSka -- Christian activists are fighting to stop the creation of more Indian casinos / John W. Kennedy -- Anti-casino groups threaten tribal economics / Tom Wanamaker -- Many Indian gaming opponents are biased against Native Americans / Zoltan Grossman and Debra McNutt.