Only Indian tribes are allowed to run casino operations in Florida, so Dusty somehow persuaded a couple of rich Miccosukees from Miami to buy the marina and make it part of their reservation. Dad said the government raised a stink but later backed off because the Indians had better lawyers.
In the story, only Indian tribes are permitted to operate casinos in Florida. Dusty managed to convince wealthy Miccosukee individuals from Miami to purchase a marina and incorporate it into their reservation to skirt this rule. This clever move was part of his larger scheme to exploit legal loopholes and benefit from the casino restrictions.
According to the book, Dusty's father mentioned that the government initially protested the plan, but eventually dropped their objections. This was because the Miccosukee tribe had stronger legal representation, which allowed them to push through their interests despite regulatory challenges.
