According to the Beacon analysis, California tribal government casinos spent $3.9 billion on gaming operations, and expenses, such as purchase of goods and services, (or approximately $4.0 billion in 2016 dollars). Statewide Casino Benefits: The report showed that tribal government gaming in 2014 continued to have significant impact on employment and local businesses and economies, surpassing jobs in the state’s pharma and manufacturing Industries. 8 billion into the state’s 2014 economy, of which $2.9 billion represents earnings of casino employees, holding 63,000 jobs statewide, according to the 2016 California Tribal Gaming Impact Study, a bi-annual fiscal and social impact analysis prepared by Beacon Economics, and released by the California Indian Nations Gaming Association (CNIGA). Rincon’s Contributions to State and Local Economy Tribal Governments make Major Contributions to California and San Diego EconomyĬalifornia Indian gaming governments infused $7.
