RubinBrown Gaming Stats 2011

New Mexico Indian Gaming Analysis

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The Indian Gaming industry in New Mexico suffered in fiscal year 2010 (ending June 30, 2010). As compared to fiscal year 2009, total gaming revenues declined 2.2%, or $15.3 million, in 2010. Of the 14 tribes operating Class III facilities, three tribes generated revenue growth in 2010, while 11 experienced declines. Of the three tribes that produced revenue growth, the Navajo Nation experienced the largest increase, recording a 116.5%, or $23.2 million, increase over fiscal year 2009. In fiscal year 2010, the Navajo Nation benefitted from the Fire Rock Casino completing its first full year of operations. Recent developments in the New Mexico Indian Gaming industry include: • In October 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed tribal sovereignty by dismissing a case filed by a New Mexico attorney. The case focused on a patron’s ability to sue the Sandia Pueblo tribe in New Mexico’s state court over a jackpot malfunction that occurred in 2006.

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• The Navajo Nation opened its second casino, Flowing Water Navajo Casino, in Shiprock during October 2010. The tribe also broke ground on a third casino in Upper Fruitland during the year. The tribe plans to open its fourth casino near Flagstaff in the future.

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