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find an indian casino that has no poker room, work out a deal to build and operate a card room on their land and then pay them a piece. as far as i know you won't have to deal with any other authorites(state, fed, local, ...) then the tribe's gaming commision

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Even with indian casinos, I think the govt has some say. I know the Wisconsin tribes have issues with the govt all the time. Can't speak for other states. This is still the best idea I have seen so far on this thread though.

This sounds like a tough road. Outside of vegas, these places are charged high tax rates, face political opposition, if they do get legalized, they will quickly face competition from deeper pockets than your friend's.