And within two years, some 90 percent of the United States population is expected to be within 200 miles of casino-style gambling.

New York's Constitution sharply restricts casino-style gambling, and several attempts to change that with an amendment have failed.

But even if they fail, casino-style gambling will remain one of the fastest-growing industries in the state, with net revenue approaching $6 billion a year.

The law allows Federally recognized tribes to negotiate casino agreements in any state where casino-style gambling is allowed, even for limited charity purposes.

That law says that when a state allows casino-style gambling, even under limited conditions, it cannot prohibit Indian tribes from using such games.

But beyond the possible proliferation of casinos on reservations, there is clearly a growing sentiment around the country for expanded casino-style gambling.

But even if the proposals fail - as is widely expected - casino-style gambling will remain one of the fastest-growing businesses in California.

The only "sticky" problem had to do with casino-style gambling.

However, casino-style gambling is much less widespread.

Nevada is the only state where casino-style gambling is legal statewide.