The New American Indian Tradition: Bingo
Scope and Contents
The Umatilla tribe has found a new way to attract tourists and generate economic activity: bingo. Thanks to recent court rulings that exempt Indian reservations from state gambling laws, tribal councils nationwide are betting on bingo to put them in the chips.
Some state legislatures are considering bills to restrict Indian bingo games to Indian players, but such laws would be legally invalid. The tribal bingo games have also been mildly criticized by the Indian community.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-1984, 1986
Language of Materials
English
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Full Extent
1 pages
Abstract
98th Congress (1983-1985)
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General
Sports and Recreation, Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository