BIA approves Oneida Nation $88M per capita

Tuesday, December 11, 2007  

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved the Oneida Nation's revenue allocation plan to distribute $88 million in gaming revenues.

Tribal members under 62 will receive $5,000 while those over 62 will receive $10,000. The tribe has more than 16,000 members.

Under its revenue allocation plan, Wisconsin tribe set aside about 46 percent of net gaming revenues for per capita payments. The $88 million payout is a one-time payment that was approved by the general membership.

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Bureau of Indian Affairs OKs Oneida Tribe's one-time payout (The Green Bay Press Gazette 12/11)