The problem is that the "rank and file" Indian doesn't see dime one from these enterprises. Instead, the money goes to the tribal leaders, who end up as multi-millionaires who keep the rest of their people in squalor while raping the communities around the casino.
Do a google search on Ray Halbriter and Oneida County sometime for a good example.
Well, the Cherokee do it differently. In addition to having their tribal coffers filled to overflowing, each and every member gets a yearly check. Even the kiddies, held in trust.
Last year's check was something like 14k.
I guess it varies from tribe to tribe. Thats the only one I am very familiar with. I would agree that if the rank and file got no benefits, it would indeed s*ck.