After reading Lands of Opportunity

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Name:Pan Jia

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After reading Lands of Opportunity: Social and Economic Effects of Tribal Gaming on Localities

The consequences of tribal government gaming in California are directly related to two identifiable features of the enterprises themselves: 1)the fact that they are owned by tribal governments, and 2)the fact that they must be located on existing tribal trust lands.The 107 federally-recognized tribal governments in California occupy a unique position within the state and federal political landscape.Through this article.I see lot of diagram.I see the number of Indian casinos in California grow from 1991 to2005.At present, there are 57 tribes operating 58 casinos in California.By the end of 2005, 25 counties hosted casinos, and most of these counties were in less densely-populated areas.4Thus, in 2005, 33 counties, representing 74 percent of

California’s population, had no gaming facility.Tribal government gaming in California developed in a different manner when compared to tribal casinos in other parts of the country.This article shows that tribal gaming in California has improved social and economic outcomes on tribal lands

and in surrounding areas.Their income,educational attainment are getting well.The effects of tribal government gaming in California are directly related to two identifiable features of the enterprises themselves,as it mentioned in the beginning.As this Census analysis shows, large gaps remain between the conditions on Indian reservations in California and those enjoyed by other Americans.