Tribes in California have seen double-digit drops in their gaming revenues, according to one casino executive.
"Based on what I know, a lot of the Indian casinos are down double digits," Rich Hoffman, the chief executive officer for Jackson Rancheria Casino, told The Sacramento Bee. "I've heard figures ranging from 10 percent to 20 percent, especially for casinos in the more mature markets like Southern California."
Hoffman said revenues were flat last year. That's a big change from the growth that California tribes saw in recent years.
In the Sacramento area, two tribes say spending is down. "The people are just not generally spending as much," Doug Elmets, a spokesperson for the United Auburn Indian Community said.
The assessment is similar for the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians. There's been a "noticeable drop in spending," a casino manager said.
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