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Is The Die Cast? Indian Casino Gambling In Maine, Sharon M. Wheeler

Maine Law Review

Gambling is the fastest-growing industry in America, earning profits of $45 billion each year. Although gambling on Indian reservations is a $6 billion business, the perception of Indian wealth from gambling revenues is far from reality. Gambling operations provide economic support for only one percent of Indians. Yet, for those who have reaped the high rewards, Indian gambling has become a staple of modern tribal economics. Complex legal issues surround Indian gambling, making it an important and often contentious part of many tribal-state relationships. Maine law prohibits many gambling activities. The Legislature, however, has carved out an exception for federally …