Editorial: Tribes get it right by sharing casino wealth

Monday, December 15, 2008  

"Tribal casinos usually play by a different set of rules than other casinos in their states. That may be a good thing if the revenue sharing system of these tribal casinos is to be believed.

In regular state regulated casinos, there is no such thing as revenue sharing. Managers may get bonuses, but for the community, it is up to the state how casino revenue money is spent. That system is not the one used by Indian tribes.

Take the Yakama Tribe. Members of the Yakama tribe could be getting $2,000 each from profits at the tribe's casino. The money does not go into streets or schools, just directly into the pockets of the tribal members.

The chain reaction from giving each member that $2,000 bonus is that the economy gets stronger. $2,000 extra dollars to push back into the economy will strengthen an economy in a hurry. "

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Indian Tribes Get It Right In Sharing Casino Wealth (Casino Gambling Web 12/14)