Sometimes I think in reverse. Ok, lots of times!
B&M gambling is QUITE competitive. If you were a tribe running a gaming operation, and you COULD adjust the winnings, wouldn't you weight them towards a higher winning percentage? That would attract media attention and certainly a vast word of mouth, which would in turn generate more traffic your general direction.
Since in my mind, this would be a natural course of business growth potential, and judging how many people come away with the perception that it is equal or less chance than Vegas, I'd say it's probably a fair shake. If I'm not mistaken (I have no facts to back this up, but it sounds reasonable), the gaming commissions setup to oversee and audit Indian gaming are pretty much the same suit and ties running Vegas and Atlantic City. That's on the corporate level. On the political level, you have lobbyist who have pockets lined with Vegas and
AC profits. So, if it is weighted against the player, it's not by the will of the tribes in question, again, at least in my mind. We will probably never know... But all things equal or less than equal, if that is the case, I'd much rather be in Vegas where you get all of the rush along with your gaming. Of course, others shun the fast track and prefer the Indian casinos where the pace is a bit slower.
- Keith