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Report finds tribal gaming casinos not affected by economic downturn

WISCONSIN -- As reported by Wheeler News Service: "Wisconsin's Indian casinos have apparently weathered the economic storm just fine.

"The Analysis Group, a national business consulting firm, said the state's 27 gaming facilities took in a combined $1.3 billion dollars last year.

"That's 7.3 percent more than the year before and it's higher than the national growth rate of 5-percent.

"...Like many Wisconsin tourist spots, Tribal President Bob Chicks says he has not seen much of a downturn in business this year as more local people stop by..."

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