The Navajo Nation says its first casino is exceeding expectations.
The Fire Rock Casino opened last week near Gallup, New Mexico. President Joe Shirley Jr. said patrons put $1.2 million into slot machines on the first day alone.
The tribe expects to see $32 million in revenues a year from the facility. Other casinos are being planned in New Mexico and Arizona.
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Official: Casino opening exceeded expectations
(AP 11/24)
Huge traffic jam (The Gallup Independent 11/21)
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Navajo casino took $1.2M on slots on first day
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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