Joblin, Missouri (AP)
Oklahoma state revenue from casinos operated by American Indian tribes increased by nearly 30 percent in fiscal year 2009, in part because of the opening of a large new casino, according to figures provided by the Oklahoma Office of State Finance.
Revenue from tribal gaming activity rose to $105.6 million in the 2009 fiscal year. The fiscal year 2008 total was $81.4 million, state finance officials said.
Oklahoma state revenue from casinos operated by American Indian tribes increased by nearly 30 percent in fiscal year 2009, in part because of the opening of a large new casino, according to figures provided by the Oklahoma Office of State Finance.
Revenue from tribal gaming activity rose to $105.6 million in the 2009 fiscal year. The fiscal year 2008 total was $81.4 million, state finance officials said.