It sounds like short term gain, and long term pain. But then the details are missing.
What long term pain?
The tribes have not paid a cent to the state on their gambling revenue. Most states charge them 25% state tax.
It's time for them to pay their fair share (of only 15%) in California.
It was brilliant of Arnold to go after the tribal money -- note, that he was the only candidate of the three who did NOT take contributions from the Indian tribes.
my biggest complaint are with the tribes who establish "resevations" in suburban and urban communities.