Socioeconomic Impacts
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Aug
6
2008
The Arizona Department of Gaming reports that revenue generated by tribal casinos is down, and that has state and local policymakers worried—about their own coffers.Since 2003, Arizona tribes have distributed about $430 million to the state, which then channels the funds to various programs, like schools, hospitals, wildlife conservation, police protection, and other social services, including the mitigation of gambling addiction.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Jun
12
2007
Tribal gaming continues to grow. According to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Indian gaming was a $25.1 billion industry in 2006, up 11% from 2005. Six percent of the nearly 400 tribal gaming operations earn nearly half of the industry's revenue, each earning $250 million or more, while one in every five tribal gaming operations earns less than $3 million.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Apr
14
2007
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community reports it gave over $18 million to charitable and civic organizations in fiscal year 2006. The tribe made contributions to other tribes, education and youth programs, and various charities.
