8-Nov-06. Worth the gamble? Lethbridge Herald, A1.

University of Lethbridge Native American Studies professor Yale Belanger maintains the economic benefits of casinos to First Nations outweigh any costs incurred in problem gambling. Belanger makes the case in his new book entitled Gambling with the Future. He notes that First Nations communities are statistically not as well off as mainstream communities and casino development can result in increased employment opportunities, economic diversification, upgraded community infrastructure and more funding for social programs.