Indian gaming in the U.S.: distribution, significance and trends.

Increased Indian gaming in the US was triggered by the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. Many tribal communities, both in the east and west, are encouraged, principally by the economic gains provided by existing tribal casinos, to establish more gambling facilities.

Introduction: The widespread distribution of Indian gaming

Legalized gaming is the most rapidly growing industry in the United States in recent years. Close to $600 billion was wagered in 1996, an increase of over 54 percent from 1993. Although some forms of gaming showed a decrease - char