Indian Gaming and Sports
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Mar
16
2007
The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut made headlines when it used casino revenue to acquire a professional sports team last November, when the 1,700-member tribe became the first non-NBA owner of a WNBA team with its $10 million purchase of the Orlando Miracle.
What other tribes are using casino revenue to enter the world of professional sports? Read USA Today's recent coverage here.
A related article in USA Today discusses barriers facing Native American athletes in college and professional sports. You can find that one here.