Episode 7: Little Big Short
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Gambling Evolution on Reservations
This chapter explores the journey of gambling on Native American reservations, beginning with bingo machines in the 1980s and the legal battles that followed. It highlights the financial success of tribal casinos, the impact of Supreme Court rulings, and the controversial Proposition 27, which aimed to legalize mobile sports betting in California. The narrative also examines the tensions between California tribes and major sports gambling companies, revealing a complex landscape of economic interests and historical mistrust.
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