tribal casinos
Indigenous gaming establishments
Tribal casinos are gambling establishments operated by Native American tribes on reservation land in the United States.
Because reservations have a degree of sovereignty from state law, tribes can offer casino gaming in states that otherwise restrict it.
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 established the legal framework.
Major tribal casino operations like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun rival Las Vegas resorts in scale.
- slot machinesCoin-operated gambling devices
- high stakesSignificant potential for loss
- reservation landFederally designated tribal territory
- poker roomsVenues for card gambling
- gaming floorGambling venue's main space
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