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American Indian Casinos in 501 Gaming Locations

There are 501 American Indian gaming operations in the United States. These are owned by 246 of the nation's 573 federally-recognized tribes. These gaming tribes operate in 29 of the 50 states. The annual revenue from all Indian gaming exceeds $32 billion and represents 43% of all casino gaming revenue in the U.S. (Source: National Indian Gaming Commission)

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5 Largest US Casinos - All Native American

None of the largest casinos in the U.S. are in Las Vegas! The five largest casinos are owned by Native American tribes, according to an article published this month by PlayUSA. The casinos are ranked by

Best US Casinos: "Native American Casinos - History of Native Tribe Casinos in the US"

An article published last week explains the history of Indian gaming in the U.S. and the reasons for its success. It also provides insight into the vulnerabilities and

"As Covid Shutters Casinos, Indian Country Reels" - Bloomberg

A Bloomberg article explains the economic impact suffered by many Native American tribes who are dependent on casino revenues for education, healthcare, community services,

Survey results of Indian casinos reopening during COVID-19

A fascinating survey of tribal casino leaders reveals the strategies and the stories of reopening during COVID-19. Interviews of 457 tribal chairpersons and 230 tribal casino CEOs.

Two Indian casinos rank in the world's 4 biggest casinos

Two Native American casinos are ranked in the top four largest casinos in the world based on the size of their gaming space. These are the only US casinos to make the list published by Best

Minimum Gambling Age

Each state has negotitated gaming compacts with their tribes. These compacts specify the minimum age for gambling as well as the type of casino games, number of slots and other gaming-related issues.

Many states set the minimum age at 21 if the drinking age is also 21 and the casino has a liquor license to serve alcoholic drinks on the casino floor.

Other states have set the minimum age at 18 or 19, and some have two minimum ages depending on whether or not there is a liquor license.

For state-by-state age limits, see our page entitled Minimum Gambling Ages.

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Which States Have Indian Casinos?

At the present time there are 30 states with Indian casinos. Virginia will become the 31st if approved by Virginia voters this year.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Which States Have No Indian Casinos?

These 19 states do not currently have Indian casinos:

Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia. This list will likely be reduced in the new future, as Indian casino projects are proceeding in the states of Arkansas, Massachusetts and Virginia.

Ten Largest Indian Casinos

This list is ranked by number of slot machines, number of table games and the size of the gaming floor at each casino.

Indian Casino Facts

Indian casino revenue neared $33.7 billion in 2018.

Indian gaming operates in 29 states. 25 states allow Vegas-style Class III Indian casinos, 4 allow Class II-only casinos (bingo slots).

38 percent of all U.S. gambling revenues come from the two states California and Oklahoma.

Indian gaming provides 612,000 jobs nationwide (both direct & indirect jobs).

Indian gaming pays $9 billion in taxes and revenue sharing payments to federal, state, and local governments.

The top 5 states for Indian casino revenue:

Source: Casino City's Indian Gaming Report 2015 California: $7 billion Oklahoma: $3.77 billion Florida: $2.33 billion Washington: $2.32 billion Arizona: $1.8 billion



Source: National Indian Gaming Commission www.nigc.gov

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5 Largest US Casinos - All Native American

September 9, 2020

None of the largest casinos in the U.S. are in Las Vegas! The five largest casinos are owned by Native American tribes, according to an article published this month by PlayUSA.

The top 5 casinos are ranked by square footage, the number of slot machines and the number of table games. Here are the results:

#5 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe

5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, Florida 33610 245,000 square-feet

5,000 slot machines

225 table games including 46 poker tables

#4 Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Owned by the United Auburn Indian Community

1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648

Located 30 miles northeast of Sacramento 250,000 square-feet

3,400 slot machines

125 table games including poker

#3 Foxwoods Resort Casino

Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, Connecticut 06338 344,000 square-feet

5,500 slot machines

280 table games

Poker room - 114 tables, third-largest in the world

#2 Mohegan Sun

Owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut

Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 364,000 square-feet

6,500 slot machines

377 table games

#1 WinStar World Casino & Resort

Owned by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma

777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, OK 73459 400,000 square-feet

8,500 slot machines

155 table games including 55 poker tables

Source: PlayUSA

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Survey results of Indian casinos reopening during COVID-19

August 14, 2020

A fascinating survey of tribal casino leaders reveals the strategies and the stories of reopening during COVID-19. The survey by Seattle Entertainment Group (A Native Owned Entertainment Company) interviewed 457 tribal chairpersons and 230 tribal casino CEOs.

Key findings:

• 6% of native-owned casinos are still closed • 92% of casinos say they have the procedures in place to reopen safely • 97% of casino owners surveyed said that the $8 billion in COVID relief funds is not enough to mitigate the economic impact caused by the crisis • 3% of casinos are confident they can resume normal operations by the end of the year Source

Several individual background stories and responses to the survey are shared on the author's website. To read, visit Tribal Casinos Share Reopening Strategies for COVID-19

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Two Indian casinos rank in the world's 4 biggest casinos

June 20, 2020

An article titled "The World's 7 Biggest Casinos" was published this week in Best US Casinos that ranks the top world casinos by the size of their gaming space. Only two US casinos were on the list and both are native american. It seemed a little bit of a surprise that no Las Vegas casino made the list.

Here is the list of The World's 7 Biggest Casinos according to Best US Casinos.

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600,000 square feet of gaming space

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Owned by Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma

7,400 gaming machines, 100 table games, poker room, 800-seat bingo hall, nine themed gaming plazes. Venetian Macau

546,000 square feet gaming space City of Dreams Casino and Resort (Macau)

420,000 square feet of gaming space FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO

340,000 square feet of gaming space

Mashantucket, Connecticut

Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

3,400 slot machines, 250 tables and 6 different casinos Wynn Macau Casino

273,000 square feet of gaming space Ponte 16 Casino (Macau)

270,000 square feet of gaming space Rio Casino Resort (Klerksdorp, South Africa)

266,330 square feet of gaming space

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Tribes reopened 107 casinos across 14 states in May! More to follow!

May 31, 2020

Tribes reopened 107 casinos this month that were closed two months ago for the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional casinos have announced reopening dates in June and others have announced plans without an opening date.

Most of the casinos that reopened in May require guests and employees to wear face masks, pass a temperature check on entry, and maintain social distancing. Smoking is prohibited, slot machines are limited with up to half turned off, table games are limited to three players using every other seat, and restaurants have less seating or provide takeout only.

Tribal casinos have reopened in these states:

Alabama - No casinos reopened in May. All three Wind Creek casinos will open June 6.

Arizona - Six casinos reopened in May including the three Gila River casinos, Harrah's Ak-Chin, Fort McDowell and Mazatzal casinos. Five more casinos will open in the first week of June.

California - The first to open was Win-River Casino on May 15. That was followed by two more casinos in Northern California and eight in Southern California. An additional seven casinos have announced reopening dates in the first week of June.

Connecticut - Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun will reopen June 1.

Florida - Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Seminole Hard Rock Tampa opened in May. The remaining Seminole casinos will open in June.

Idaho - Coeur d'Alene Casino reopened May 1 becoming one of the first to open in the nation. It'se Ye-Ye Casino and Clearwater River Casino also oopened in May. The remaining tribal casinos are expected to open in June.

Lousiana - Cypress Bayou Casino & Hotel and Coushatta Casino Resort open in May. The other tribal casinos have not announced dates to reopen.

Michigan - The first to open In Michigan was Island Resort and Casino on May 16. Three others opened in May. Six other casinos have announced openings in the first week of June.

Minnesota - A total of six tribal casinos have opened in Minnesota. The remainder are expected to reopen during June.

New York - The only casino to reopen in May was Lakeside Entertainment. In June the Oneida Nation will reopen Turning Stonem Point Place and Yellow Brick casinos. The other tibes have not annpounced dates.

North Carolina - Both Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino reopened May 28,

North Dakota - Both the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge and the Prairie Knights Casino and Resort reopened May 15. The other tribal casinos are expected to open in June.

Oklahoma - Oklahoma tribes reopened 43 casino in May, the most in May of any other state. Eight more casinos will open June 1. The Cherokee are preparing to open their casinos but have not announce dates.

Oregon - Five Indian casinos reopened in Oregon during May. The remaining casinos are expected to open in June.

Washington - Sixteen Indian casinos reopened during May. The first was Northern Quest Resort & Casino on May 5. The other tribal casinos, including the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, will open in June.

Wisconsin - Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Menominee Casino Resort, North Star Mohican Casino Resort and the Oneida Casino with 5 Locations. The other tribal casinos arre expected to open in June.

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Small casinos may now apply for coronavirus relief loans

April 26, 2020

Small casinos were excluded from participating in the initial $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Since that time the American Gaming Association has been working endlessly to change the policy.

When the issue was brought to President Trump's attention in a press briefing April 8, he said it would look into it. The result was a revised policy announced Friday by the Small Business Administration (SBA) which will now allow small casinos to apply for PPP funds.

CEO Bill Miller of the American Gaming Association said, "I'm grateful to President Trump and his administration for recognizing that commercial and tribal gaming industry employees deserve the same support available to other small businesses, and for the significant, sustained efforts of members of Congress to amplify the need for changes to the guidelines to get small gaming operators and their employees through this challenging time."

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American Indian casinos close for coronavirus pandemic

March 31, 2020

Nearly all of the Indian casinos across the nation have temporarily closed down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The casino closures are voluntary decisions by tribes, which have sovereignty rights over state health regulations. However, during this coronavirus pandemic, these tribes are committed to strictly following the coronavirus guidelines of the federal and state governments.

The financial impact of these casino closures is devastating to most tribes whose primary source of income comes from casino revenues. The lost income is hurting the tribal programs, such as education and healthcare services, and in some cases may result in loan defaults.

The National Indian Gaming Association has requested help from the federal government. It proposes $18 billion in U.S. federal aid, which is 2% of the economic stimulus package (2% represents a proportionate share of the U.S. population).

In a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the National Indian Gaming Association wrote:

"Providing the means for tribal governments to continue paying all employees' salaries and benefits will immensely help this country recover."

The National Indian Gaming Association represents 184 tribes.

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15 Tribal Casinos rank "Best Casino" in TripAdvisor Top 50

December 15, 2019

There are 15 Indian casinos that rank in the Top 50 Best Casinos based on TripAdvisor reviews. The data is derived from 360,781 reviews and ranked by percentage of 5-star reviews.

Sources: TravelAdvisor, Business Insider

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USA Today names 2019 Top 10 casinos outside Vegas

November 3, 2019

USA Today has named its 2019 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for the ten "Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas." Six of the ten are Indian casino.

The surprise winner in first place is Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego County, California. Barona is an Indian gaming casino with 2,500 slots machines, a 400-room hotel with a luxury spa, and award-winning restaurants and golf course.

Last year the top casino was Foxwoods Resort Casino. Barona Casino Resort did not make the top ten. To compare 2019 to last year, visit Top 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018.

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USA Today's 2019 Top 3 'Best Casino Hotels' are Native American

September 26, 2019

After four weeks of voting in this year's Readers' Choice contest, USA Today announced the results of the Ten Best Casino Hotels. The top three winners are all Native American casino resorts: Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Pechanga Resort Casino.

#1 MOHEGAN SUN

Mohegan Sun as their choice for the #1 Casino Hotel Award. This is the second year in a row that Mohegan Sun has been recognized as number one.

Mohegan Sun is located in in Uncasville, Connecticut about 5 miles north of New London. The casino opened in 1996 and features 300,000 square feet of gaming space, 5,000 slot machines, 300 table games, and 42 poker tables.

There are three hotel towers, the Aspire, Earth Tower and Sky Tower, with a total of 1,563 guestrooms and suites. Amenities include two pools, a 10,000 square-foot solarium, 17,500 square-foot sun terrace, fitness centers and Mandarin Spa facilities.

#2 FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO

Foxwoods Resort Casino is located in Mashantucket, Connecticut southeast of Norwich and opened in 1993. There are six casino with a total of 350,000 square feet, 4,800 slot machines, 250 table games, and 76 poker tables.

Foxwoods has five AAA Four Diamond hotel properties: Grand Pequot Tower, The Villas, Great Cedar Hotel, Two Trees Inn, The Fox Tower. The two towers have a total of 2,266 guest rooms and suites.

#3 PECHANGA RESORT CASINO

The Pechanga Resort Casino is located in Temecula, California in the wine country of southwest Riverside County. The casino opened in 2002 and expanded to become the largest in California. It features 4,500 slots machines, 154 table games, a poker room, high-limit gaming area, 20 restaurants and bars, and 6 entertainment venue.

The Pechanga hotel offers 1,090 rooms and suites, 13 pools and spas, and a 25,000-square-foot health spa. The golf course has been named one of Top 20 public courses in California.

2019 TOP 10 BEST CASINO HOTELS:

Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, CT Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, CA del Lago Resort & Casino - Waterloo, NY Encore Boston Harbor Resort - Everett, MA Harrah's New Orleans Hotel and Casino - New Orleans, LA The Venetian & The Palazzo - Las Vegas, NV Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Resort - Las Vegas, NV Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - Biloxi, MS Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV

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Top 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018

USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards has recognized the ten "Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas." Six of the ten are Indian casino. The overall First Place Award went to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.

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2020

Tribes reopened 107 casinos across 14 states in May! More in June!

Tribes reopened 107 casinos this month that were closed two months ago for the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional casinos have announced plans to reopen in June while others

NYT : "Tribal Nations Face Most Severe Crisis in Decades as the Coronavirus Closes Casinos"

"Nearly 500 tribal casinos remain shut down during the pandemic, causing job losses to spike. The economic damage is wreaking havoc on fragile tribal

Small casinos may now apply for coronavirus relief loans

The Trump Administration Friday announced a policy change to allow small casinos to participate in the $310B second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Report: Indian casinos lose $1.5B and 296,000 workers in 2 weeks

In a report released today entitled "Coronavirus Impact on Tribal Gaming" an industry expert estimates the financial losses in the past 2 weeks of casino shutdowns have cost tribes

'We could get wiped out': American Indians have the highest rates of diseases that make covid-19 more lethal

The coronavirus could be an out-of-control wildfire across Indian Country. Read this article published in the Houston Chronical.

American Indians Can't Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic

American Indians face unique problems in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Read this article published by The National Interest which details the overwhelming fight to save the

American Indian casinos close for coronavirus pandemic

Indian casinos across the nation have voluntarily closed down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These closures are severely impacting health and education services of tribal members

2019

15 Tribal Casinos rank "Best Casino" in TripAdvisor Top 50

There are 15 Indian casinos that rank in the Top 50 Best Casinos based on TripAdvisor reviews. The data is derived from 360,781 reviews and ranked by

USA Today names 2019 Top 10 casinos outside Vegas

Barona Casino, an Indian casino in Southern California, was named "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas" in the 2019 USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards. Five in the Top 10 are Native Am

USA Today's 2019 Top 3 'Best Casino Hotels' are Native American

USA Today's 2019 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Casino Hotel named three Native American casino resorts in the top three positions.

2018

Top 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018

USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards has recognized the ten "Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas." Six of the ten are Indian casino. First Place is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. See the full list.