Does Indian gaming have a $100 billion economic impact?

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October 19, 2017

A report on the economic impact of Native American casinos in the U.S. was recently released. The report was presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA).

It was released in Oklahoma City at a meeting of casino gaming leaders. The event was hosted by AGA as part of the AGA's Get to Know Gaming campaign.

According to the report, the economic impact has be close to $97 billion. $33 billion has been paid in work wages. 635,000 jobs have been created by tribal gaming. $16 billion has been paid in federal, state, and local government taxes and payments.

It gave an analysis of each state for the first time ever.

Over 485 tribal own some sort of gaming operation in the country. Also, there are 565 tribes that have 244 casinos that are located in 28 states.

The annual revenue from the Native American owned casinos is over $31 billion. 43 percent of casino gambling in the U.S. takes place at a tribal owned venue.

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