US tribal casinos earned revenue of $34.6bn in 2019, a 2.5% y-o-y rise
US tribal casinos took in revenue of $34.6bn for the 2019 fiscal year, a 2.5% year-on-year improvement according to figures from the National Gaming Indian Commission.
2019 marks the fourth straight year where tribal casinos earned $30bn or more in revenue.
Tribal-controlled casinos grew in FY19 from 501 to 522 across 29 states. There are 245 federally recognized tribal gaming operators.
“Heathy tribal economies are important to promoting the tribal self-sufficiency envisioned in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,” said NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer. “The growth reflected in the 2019 gaming revenue demonstrates the strength of tribal economies in recent years. The Indian gaming industry is a vital component to many tribal economies across the country,”
The Sacramento region, which includes all of California and northern Nevada, was the top earner, generating about $9.7bn, up 4.3%.
Washington DC, whose region extends through Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina placed second with approximately $7.4bn.
The Oklahoma City region, which covers more than 70 casinos across western Oklahoma and Texas, earned $2.7bn,, up 7.7% from the prior year. The Tulsa region, which includes eastern Oklahoma and Kansas, wasn’t far behind at $2.5bn.
Tags/Keywords
Players trust our reporting due to our commitment to unbiased and professional evaluations of the iGaming sector. We track hundreds of platforms and industry updates daily to ensure our news feed and leaderboards reflect the most recent market shifts. With nearly two decades of experience within iGaming, our team provides a wealth of expert knowledge. This long-standing expertise enables us to deliver thorough, reliable news and guidance to our readers.
Latest News
