New Mexico U.S. Rep. Vasquez says unregulated sports betting hurting tribal sovereignty

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 526

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) on Wednesday gathered with Isleta Pueblo leaders at the Pueblo’s Head Start center to decry online prediction markets that he said are not only illegal and corrupt, but also deprive Indigenous people of their right to self-determination.

The Isleta Pueblo, which has more than 3,000 enrolled members, relies on its gambling operations to pay the 20% cost-share required to receive federal funds for the Isleta Head Start and Child …

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