Three California tribes share $64.9M with state

Friday, August 1, 2008  

Three California tribes whose Class III gaming compacts were approved by state voters in February have contributed $64.9 million to the state.

The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has given the largest amount so far. The tribe shared $30.8 million, an amount that covered February through the end of June.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian shared $13.5 million. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians shared $20.6 million.

Two other tribes, the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, signed similar compacts. The amounts they have shared has not been reported.

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