Indian gaming was created to help tribes.

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed in 1988 to provide a process for tribes and states to negotiate gaming compacts.  The intent of IGRA is to promote economic development in reservation communities, increase self-sufficiency among Indian people and strengthen tribal governments. 
 

Indian gaming revenues are rebuilding reservation communities.

Because of the federal government's neglect, many reservation communities are profoundly in need of repairs.  Many tribes are using large amounts of their gaming revenues for homes, clinics, schools, community buildings, roads, water treatment facilities and other infrastructure improvements.  Gaming revenues are also funding vital programs and services, including scholarships, chemical dependency treatment, police departments and much more.
 

Non-Indians are benefiting from Indian gaming.

Many non-Indians have found well-paying jobs in Indian gaming businesses.  Often these businesses are located in rural areas, where good jobs are hard to find.  Non-Indians also sell millions of dollars worth of goods and services to Indian gaming businesses.  Non-Indian businesses have opened or expanding due to the increased tourism and spending generated by Indian casinos.  Indian gaming businesses are paying millions of dollars in federal and state taxes through wages paid to their employees.