(steely)
In Washington state, the tribes own the legislature. They won a victory with refusal of state licenses for slots in off reservation sites. They are pushing to eliminate smoking in all bars, restaurants and bowling alleys, with Pierce county actually instituting a ban by decree that was repealed. They now have the right to buy motels and casinos off reservation, and run them like they are on the reservation. This makes them super citizens beyond belief. What is to stop them from having prime land condemned, and turning it into a pseudo-reservation? So now the land grab will be like the 1800's in reverse. In summary, they want casino monopoly. They will have the only gaming that allows smoking, slots and will build anywhere they please, regardless of the original zoning laws.