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This is perhaps because the game has a reputation for high-stakes gambling that appeals to those in Hollywood and other “rich” enclaves. 1890 Unregulated gambling led to a spike in crime across California, and officials began to come down on gambling dens and casinos. Despite these efforts, illegal gambling continued to thrive, often operating in secret or under the guise of social clubs. October 1988The federal government passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act .