Tribal casinos took in $27.427 billion in 2011, an increase of 3.4 percent, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report.
"Despite a sluggish economy in 2011, Indian gaming sustained a modest growth to bring it above its pre-recession gaming revenue level," the report stated. Some states continued to show considerable growth. Alabama, home to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, saw a 24.6 percent increase in 2011, according to the report. Oklahoma saw a 7.7 percent gain. The state is home to more gaming facilities than any in the nation. Florida saw a 4.6 percent increase, the report said. The state is home to the Seminole Tribe, and the Miccosukee Tribe. Even less-populous states saw growth. Tribal revenues in South Dakota grew 4 percent, according to the report. There was a turnaround in California too. After suffering through the recession and three years of declines, tribal casinos there showed a 2 percent increase in 2011. But other states weren't as fortunate. Wisconsin tribes saw a 5 percent decline, marking the fourth year in a row of falling revenues. Connecticut continues to suffer as well. Revenues fell 2.3 percent there, according to the report. California, remains the largest Indian gaming state, with $6.8 billion in revenues in 2011. Oklahoma comes second, with $3.23 billion. Get the Story: