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The problems and controversy at the time of Solarski's tenure centered around the tribe's Warrior Society and various contemporary elected chiefs which supported gambling and bingo houses, while the longtime traditional chiefs opposed the actions.
Gambling was adopted in the 1980s. Currently there is the [[Wikipediahttp://www.mohawkcasino.com/ Akwesasne Mohawk Casino|Akwesasne Mohawk Casino]] and the [[Wikipedia:Mohawk Bingo Palace|Mohawk Bingo Palace]]. These two enterprises along with other tribal businesses are currently one of the largest employers in Northern New York.