Indian-Owned Casinos Come In for Scrutiny

Re “Players at Indian Slots Have No Clue on Payout,” Feb. 10: I am appalled! Experts say that $60 is the average daily loss for California casino patrons. What a waste. Those same patrons would scream bloody murder if their taxes were increased by that amount. Even $60 a month would be a big help to aid schools, health care, homeless people and many other needy causes. But, no, it’s more fun to play the slots and lose it all. Stupid!

Maxine Trevethen

Torrance

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I find it amazing that The Times takes issue with the casino ownership of a Women’s National Basketball Assn. team (“Traveling a Dubious Road,” editorial, Feb. 5). Maybe the editors should look in their own backyard first before criticizing this deal, one that takes a league with scant betting interest and puts it in a location that allows no betting on any sports.

Ed Roski, a developer of Staples Center and part owner of the Lakers and Kings, also owns a casino in Las Vegas (Silverton Hotel & Casino) and has attempted to buy others. Roski not only owns a casino but has a place where betting on the Lakers or Kings is legal. It may just be me, but it appears that The Times is continuing its relentless battle to attack anything done by Native Americans who open casinos, even those thousands of miles from home, when it could pay more attention to people doing similar things in its own backyard.

William Allsup

Reno