New Mexico's gaming tribes contributed about $42 million in slot machines revenues to the state in 2005.

Each tribes shares a percentage of revenues depending on the size of their gaming operation. Overall, they made $530 million from their slot machines.

So far this year, tribes have contributed $12 million to the state, based on $139 million earned in the first quarter.

The state's industry is due to expand with at least three more casinos slated to open in the coming years.

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