An anti-online gambling group has found a new ally in a New Mexico Native American tribe. The Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, which has joined forces with the National Association Against iGaming under its business, Laguna Development Corporation, is seeking to scupper online gambling in the state.
Laguna operates multiple gambling outlets in New Mexico. These include Route 66 Casino Hotel, Casino Xpress, and Dancing Eagle Casino, which it points out has over 1000 people on staff. A major reason, clearly stated in the press release for the tribe getting involved, is concerns that it’ll begin to reduce traffic to these businesses.
“iGaming poses a threat to more than just our revenue. It threatens the very foundation of tribal economic development that empowers our communities.”
