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Where tribal governments had never had a viable tax base, leaders began taking notice of these developments. For many tribes, bingo games were quite common in the community, but on a small scale and on a limited basis. This relatively common community activity had heretofore garnered little attention, but some tribal leaders began viewing bingo as a potential source of revenue for cash strapped tribal governments. Soon a number of tribal governments, including the Seminole, Eastern Band of Cherokee and the Cabazon Tribe, among others, introduced high stakes bingo, something that proved highly popular and lucrative.
IN INDIAN COUNTRY
STATE CHALLENGES
• Bingo in Indian Country, proved so successful in such a short time that state governments soon took notice. • In particular, the states took the position that these bingo games were illegal under state law.
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