The NIGC reports that Indian gaming revenue remained stable in 2009, with tribal gaming operations earning $26.5 billion as compared to $26.7 billion in 2008.  More than half of tribal gaming operations reported decreased earnings, while just under 40% reported an increase in earnings.  About 50% of the decreased earnings were single-digit decreases -- decreases of less than 10%.  Of the casinos reporting increased earnings, 15% of those said the increased were greater than 50% over the prior year.  Those increases are due to new casinos showing the first full year of revenue impact in 2009 or casino expansions.

Most of the growth occurred in the Oklahoma City region (western Oklahoma) and the Portland region (Washington, Idaho, Oregon).  The NIGC reports tribal gaming revenue only by region, not by state or by tribe.

The NIGC press release and 2009 revenue report are available on the NIGC's website.