The tribe distributes 2 percent of slot machine revenues twice a year. In 2016, the total payment came to $1,485,825, which was slightly higher than the $1,441,561 shared in 2015, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is one of five gaming facilities operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Courtesy photo
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians shared another $850,926 in gaming revenues with the local community in Michigan.
Sault Tribe's Fall 2-Percent contributions provide more than $850,000 to Upper Peninsula Communities
(UP Matters 12/12)
Sault Tribe contributions benefit U.P. organizations
(ABC 10 12/12)
Sault tribe's fall contributions provide more than $850,000 to UP communities
(Upper Michigan's Source 12/12)
Soo Tribe donates thousands as part of "Two for You" program
(WNMU 12/12)
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