If a state has passed laws that prohibit gambling, the state can enforce those laws on an Indian reservation located within that state.

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Indian reservations are considered sovereign nations for many purposes, and thus, they are not bound by state laws, including those prohibiting gambling. The regulation of gambling on Indian reservations is primarily the responsibility of the federal government and the respective tribal government under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.

If a State Has Passed Laws That Prohibit Gambling, the State