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TAX PAYMENTS - COMMERCIAL CASINOS

In the 12 states with commercial casinos in operation in 2008, casinos contributed $5.66 billion in tax revenue to state and local governments, a 2.2 percent decrease over 2007 data. The revenue from those taxes benefits education, public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements, among other state and local programs.

2008 Commercial Casino Tax Revenue
Colorado   $88.4 million
Illinois   $566.8 million
Indiana   $838.2 million
Iowa   $324.0 million
Louisiana   $626.3 million
Michigan   $321.6 million
Mississippi   $326.9 million
Missouri   $442.8 million
Nevada   $924.5 million
New Jersey   $426.8 million
Pennsylvania $766.6 million
South Dakota   $15.4 million
TOTAL   $5.66 billion

Source: State Gaming Regulatory Agencies (4/09)
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