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there are now nine Indian casinos in Florida, seven of which are owned by the Seminoles, which is by far the largest tribe, and one of only three recognized by the federal government. As a whole, the Seminole casinos are grossing four billion a year. Omar and his boys found the opportunity irresistible.”
Total isolation leads to sensory deprivation and all sorts of mental problems.
Years ago a tribe in Minnesota gained notoriety because its casino, which was grossing almost a billion a year, was owned by only 85 members. The annual dividend to each member topped $1 million. This is believed to still be the record.
There are 562 recognized tribes in the U.S., but only about 200 operate casinos.
the FBI has the authority to investigate wrongdoing on Indian land, any kind of bad behavior.
And over the past twenty years the FBI has shown little interest in Indian affairs.”
