Tribal Casinos: Promoting Opportunity and Economic Development Both on and Off Reservations

In the past, American Indians living on tribal territory have experienced some of the worst economic circumstances in the country. In 1989, the percentage of American Indians living in poverty was 31%, which was significantly higher than the 13% national poverty rate at the time. According to joint U.S. Census Bureau and university research, the […]
Nearly a decade after opening, Jamul Casino finally catches up with its competitors.

When the Jamul Casino first opened in 2016, the primary goal was to establish it as a premier gambling and dining destination, with the expectation that an on-site hotel would follow in the future. Nearly a decade later, that early vision of a resort hotel catering mostly to the casino’s high rollers, loyal players, and […]