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Factsheet:

TAX PAYMENTS - COMMERCIAL CASINOS

In the 13 states with commercial casinos in operation in 2009, casinos contributed $5.59 billion in tax revenue to state and local governments, a 1.6 percent decrease over 2008 data. The revenue from those taxes benefits education, public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements, among other state and local programs.

2009 Commercial Casino Tax Revenue

Colorado   $101.5 million
Illinois   $495.6 million
Indiana   $878.0 million
Iowa   $306.2 million
Kansas $0.537 million
Louisiana   $598.1 million
Michigan   $320.0 million
Mississippi   $296.3 million
Missouri   $469.1 million
Nevada   $831.8 million
New Jersey   $347.6 million
Pennsylvania $929.0 million
South Dakota   $16.0 million

TOTAL   $5.59 billion

Source: State Gaming Regulatory Agencies (5/10)


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