Yes Carol, I believe there is an "Indian" tribe which has become prosperous through promotion of the very destructive gambling industry.   Both I think, are exceptions which prove the rule, the money they desire will in time alienate them from their natural roots and the way of life which has sustained them for thousands of years.

The famous "Indian" leaders of two/three hundred years ago knew that the white man's ways would mean the end of their ancient way of life and with it all the aquired wisdom of the centuries.
Many preferred to fight to the death than see their people shackled slaves....akin to what we have become.