State's casino revenues fall 9.5% to $25 million


Published on Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Arizona’s tribal-run casinos saw a 9.5 percent drop in business during the third quarter, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming.

The 22 casinos sent almost $25 million to the state during the quarter, down from almost $28 million for the same quarter a year ago. The casinos send between 1 and 8 percent of their revenue to the state which uses it for education, tourism, conservation and gambling education.

 

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