The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made $122 million in per capita payments last year, thanks to an increase in profits at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel.
The casino is managed by Harrah’s, which made $280 million in profits in 2006. The gaming company reported an increase in $18 million to the per capita payments made to tribal members.
The casino employs more than 1,800 people and has a payroll of $68 million.
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Tribe gets increased payouts
(The Asheville Citizen-Times 4/25)
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Eastern Band increases per capita payments
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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