This percentage is expected to continue to grow throughout the first decade of the twenty-first century.Īccording to the U.S Census conducted in 2000, more than four million people in the United States (approximately 1.5% of the total population) identify themselves as Native Americans. Tribal casinos, therefore, had 38% of the casino market during 2003.
Commercial casinos during that same year made $27 billion, as reported by the American Gaming Association (AGA) in 2004 State of the States: The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment. Indian Gaming: Final Impact Analysis (2004), a report issued by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), reported that casinos operated by Native American tribes made $16.7 billion during 2003. Chapter 5 CASINOS, PART 3: NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL CASINOS
