The original intent of these casino deals was to allow Native Americans to run a profitable business on their tribal lands. Branching out into other areas of the country is basically creating a little mini fiefdoms that are exempt from local and state regulation
The Tainos should definitely be represented in this new “Native American” enterprise. As to financial problems, what business has not had them with these Covid shutdowns. Outside my SS and pension income, I have lost 60 to 65% of my rental income, and have no idea when I might get new renters. My daughter-in-law is part Taino. I’ll have to see what she has to say about this.