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California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers
February 1, 2007
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In 1987, a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving two California tribes set in motion a series of federal and state actions that dramatically expanded tribal casinos here and in other states. Now, California's casino industry outranks all but Nevada's in size. In this report, we answer key questions, including: How much do tribes pay to California governments? Are the administration's near-term revenue estimates related to five proposed compacts with Southern California tribes realistic? What powers does the state have to ensure that tribes meet their obligations under the compacts?
February 1, 2007
Full Report: HTML PDF
In 1987, a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving two California tribes set in motion a series of federal and state actions that dramatically expanded tribal casinos here and in other states. Now, California's casino industry outranks all but Nevada's in size. In this report, we answer key questions, including: How much do tribes pay to California governments? Are the administration's near-term revenue estimates related to five proposed compacts with Southern California tribes realistic? What powers does the state have to ensure that tribes meet their obligations under the compacts?
Thanks to John Myers @ KQED Capitol Notes for bringing this to our attention.
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