Are Canadian First Nations Casinos Truly ‘A Sure Thing’? Appraising First Nations Casino in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, 2006-2010

Authors

Yale D. Belanger Dr., University of LethbridgeFollow

Keywords

First Nations; Aboriginal; casino; gaming; socio-economic

Disciplines

Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Gaming Law

Document Type

Original Research Article

Abstract

To date a dearth of data has made it difficult to evaluate the success of First Nations casinos in Canada. This paper remedies the situation by presenting a three-province overview (Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta) of existing First Nations gaming models. The goal is to highlight the exigencies of each provincial gaming model and to develop a better understanding of what works best for First Nations leaders interested in expanding current operations, and for those seeking entry into the gaming market.

Recommended Citation

Belanger, Y. D. (2014). Are Canadian First Nations Casinos Truly ‘A Sure Thing’? Appraising First Nations Casino in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, 2006-2010. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 18(2). Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/grrj/vol18/iss2/4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9741/2327-8455.1311