{"id":12611,"date":"2025-07-07T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=america&#038;p=12611"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:37:00","slug":"alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry","status":"publish","type":"america","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Alarm bells ring: Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d threatens tribal gaming industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tribal gaming leaders across the U.S. are sounding the alarm over President Trump\u2019s newly signed budget reconciliation measure\u2014dubbed the \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d\u2014warning that it could strip hard-won sovereignty and destabilize tribal economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sweeping legislation, passed on July 4, bundles reforms from energy policy to taxation. But buried deep in its text is a key change: a cap on gamblers\u2019 loss deductions at 90%. While seemingly minor, tribal casino operators fear this could drive high-rollers to offshore platforms, cutting into vital revenue streams and threatening jobs across tribal lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry2-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>The entire industry is freaking out,\u201d<\/em> said Victor Rocha of the Indian Gaming Association, capturing the widespread concern among tribal gaming operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond tax implications, tribal leaders are increasingly worried about federal overreach. Several provisions undermine long-standing treaty obligations and erode tribal self-governance. Critics argue that the use of budget reconciliation to pass the bill allowed lawmakers to dodge public debate and input from affected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though the bill includes some relief\u2014like homeland security grants and protections for tribal Medicaid and food programs\u2014leaders say the damage outweighs the benefits. \u201cWhile there are positive outcomes, this bill is bad enough\u2026 it\u2019s going to roll out slowly,\u201d warned IGA\u2019s Larry Wright Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/alarm-bells-ring-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-tribal-gaming-industry3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early consequences are already emerging. Casinos near the U.S.\u2013Canada border report declining foot traffic, attributed to broader policy instability and economic ripple effects. Experts warn that the real blow may come after the 2026 midterms, as delayed provisions begin to take effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, tribal coalitions are rallying bipartisan support in Washington and urging tribal members to vote. They hope pressure from the public and allies in Congress can trigger amendments through the Senate\u2019s 60-vote procedural threshold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tribal gaming leaders across the U.S. are sounding the alarm over President Trump\u2019s newly signed budget reconciliation measure\u2014dubbed the \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d\u2014warning that it could strip hard-won sovereignty and destabilize tribal economies. The sweeping legislation, passed on July 4, bundles reforms from energy policy to taxation. 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