Since then, tribal gaming has expanded so rapidly that the state is expected to overtake Nevada as the nation’s casino capital within several years.Īn initiative on the November ballot would extend the tribes’ monopoly on Las Vegas-style gambling into the next century. “We run a tight operation.”Ĭalifornia voters approved high-stakes gambling on reservations four years ago. “This only underscores our assertion that we can, in fact, regulate ourselves,” said Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta. They say their tribe - the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians - has taken corrective measures whenever infractions have been uncovered. Tribal leaders contend that the success of the Chumash Casino shows that their patrons have full confidence in the integrity of the operation.
