Gregoire gave away the opportunity t receive revenue from the Tribes time and again on their operations.

You suggestion would accomplish nothing. Mine would make them stand up, and take notice.

The card rooms were essentially done away with by the smoking ban. Sure, there are a few that survived, but for the most part these non-tribal card rooms closed due to the smoking ban, which the Tribes didn't have to abide by.

I know Tribes much better than most folks do. I've done business with them directly, and negotiated with them directly, for 15+ years. Playing soft does nothing.