dec 1, 1988 - Legacy of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
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After this bill was passed into a law, there has been some controversy, but has not been challenged in courts. The outcomes of this law are not completely known but have had some positive effects by providing more revenue generation for reservations, and also providing jobs for previously lacking areas in terms of economic opportunities.
This article is about the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. This event occurred in Washington D.C. on 10/20/18. It is happening to show the positive effects of the law. It discusses how the law has provided economic growth for Native American Reservations, and the industry has grown to 34.2 billion dollars, which is extremely helpful for the areas that these casinos run in.
