Indian Gaming and Tribal Sovereignty: The Casino Compromise

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Author: Steven Andrew Light

ISBN-10: 0700615539

ISBN-13: 9780700615537

Category: Casinos

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Light and Rand describe today's Indian gaming industry and examine some of the complex political issues involved. They also offer specific recommendations for tribal, federal, state, and local policymakers that can help them achieve shared goals and interests while recognizing tribal sovereignty. The authors are founders and co-directors of the Institute for the Study of Tribal Gaming Law and Policy at the U. of North Dakota School of Law. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Wicazo Sa Review The best book on Indian gaming to date. . . . Belongs in every serious American Indian studies collection.

Introduction : what is Indian gaming?11Indian gaming and tribal sovereignty172Indian gaming as legal compromise383Indian gaming as political compromise514Is anyone winning?775Stories of compromise : from the Pequots to the Plains1056Indian gaming in context121Conclusion : compromise among sovereigns145