The Grand Traverse Band of
Ottawa and Chippewa Indians shared $882,523 in gaming revenues with the local community in Michigan.
Under a consent decree in federal court, the tribe shares 2 percent of slot machine revenues with government units, including public schools. Distributions occur twice a year -- in the winter and the summer.
The latest distribution indicates that the tribe is still facing the effects of the national economic recession. The amount is lower than the $909,295 from February 2014, lower than the $947,754
from February 2013 and lower than the $958,867
from February 2012.
"It is with great pleasure that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is able to provide all citizens of Northern Michigan with these services that are furnished solely by gaming revenues," the latest press release stated.
Since the 2 percent distributions began in 1994, the tribe has shared more than $33.1 million with the community.
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