The tribe used its political connections to overcome not only fierce local opposition to the casino in the late 1980s and early 1990s , but also environmental regulations (from which Indian casinos are exempt , like taxes . Foxwoods ' construction irrevocably changed the surrounding countryside , removing thousands of trees and much of the local wildlife (Benedict 226-227 ) Like many businesses , gaming depends on those relationships to politicians on various levels , but gaming is more controversial due to communities ' concerns about the effects casinos...











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