California is the next state to make amenities in the gambling rules and regulations and it looks like the tendency for experiencing various setbacks and meeting the fierce opposition of the local communities is here to stay. To sum up, all the US states that have made attempts to implement new rules faced up different issues, which is considered to be one of the main reasons for the problematic gambling industry in the States. As far as the disputable Californian “Proposition 48” is concerned, it is about to create a lot of hassle within the state.
The bone of contention is the new casino that is supposed to be build in the state. The citizens will have to vote and decide whether to enable the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians start the building procedure or not.
Although the question seems to be pretty simple, it is actually quite complicated because it is not just about giving a “yes” or “no” vote. It is about considering the future issues that may arise and also the fact that the new casino will be build in a close proximity with the reservation of the tribe.
As a matter of fact, the big question is whether the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians is legally allowed to build a casino, located outside the reservation. However, those who keep a close eye on the events and the actions of the authorities suspected that there is an underlying reason behind the relatively easy “yes” or “no” answer.
The Californian Governor Jerry Brown allowed the establishment of a tribe casino in the area of Madera County two years ago. As a matter of fact, the land was acquired by the casino investors and the venue was estimated to cost them well over $200 million. The authorities claimed that they need exactly this area because it is large enough and therefore appropriate for being a spot where a new complex can be built. Brown approved of their request, the federal government authorities did the same and now, the Proposition 48 is about to determine what the fate of the casino will be.
If the residents who wouldn’t mind the foundation of a new Indian casino outnumber those who are against it, the society will witness a precedent in the history of the gambling industry in the United States.
The future casino might be the first one ever built outside the reservation. Actually, it will violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, established 26 years ago.
If the problematic Proposition 48 passes, the local gambling industry might go into a new direction. The approval for the establishment of the new casino will result in an increased annual revenue for the Californian authorities. The tribe will be supposed to pay $16 million as a one off payment. The amount of the additional annual payments will reach $10 million. The Wiyot Tribe will also be paid a considerable sum as a compensation for not building their own casino in the area.
