Indian Gaming and Sports

The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut made headlines when it used casino revenue to acquire a professional sports team last November, when the 1,700-member tribe became the first non-NBA owner of a WNBA team with its $10 million purchase of the Orlando Miracle.

What other tribes are using casino revenue to enter the world of professional sports? Read USA Today's recent coverage here.

A related article in USA Today discusses barriers facing Native American athletes in college and professional sports. You can find that one here.