Therefore, in 2007 Native American casinos took in 43% of total casino revenues, the same percentage as in 2005.Īccording to the U.S. (See Figure 5.1.) The American Gaming Association (AGA) reports in 2008 State of the States: The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment (2008, ) that commercial casinos made $34.1 billion during the same year. HISTORY GAMBLING CLASSES REGULATION FEDERAL RECOGNITION REVENUES TRIBAL-COMMERCIAL CASINO VENTURES THE STORY OF NATIVE AMERICAN CASINOS IN TWO STATESĬasinos operated by Native American tribes made $26 billion in 2007.