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Old 11-21-2007, 04:53 PM  
JohnnyJames
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Originally Posted by Hail To Deez Nuts View Post
Shit, I hate to hear that. The Native Americans were totally screwed by the Europeans.

If you are actually 50% then you qualify for financial interest in any gaming on your land. Why would you not want to be a rich mf'er?

The Rosebud tribe does own a casino. I suppose I would get some money out of it, if there was ever an excess of cash.

Being located in South Dakota limits the revenue a bit. It's the middle of nowhere. Casinos in Florida or Connecticut and so on have a much easier time attracting patrons.

For now, all tribal gambling revenue is being used for things like schools, roads, power grids, and other vital infrastructure concerns.

I have an awesome photo of my great-grandmother in native regalia, taken around the 1920's or so. Will see if I can get it scanned in and loaded up somewhere. Fascinating picture.
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