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California Tribes Ordering Hundreds of Slots

LOS ANGELES, California – As reported by the Associated Press: "Four of the five tribes that signed new gambling deals with California in June have started ordering hundreds of additional slot machines that could eventually bring the state more than $10 million a year.

"The orders were placed around the time of last week's approval by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs of agreements reached between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the tribes to share revenue with the state in exchange for expanded gambling rights.

"Tribal officials said that by early next year, some 1,200 additional slot machines will be up and running at four casinos operated by Pala, Rumsey, United Auburn and Viejas.

"…If each tribe makes good on adding 300 slot machines, the state could collect about $14 million annually - far short of the $200 million the Schwarzenegger administration had initially estimated gaining from an agreement for more slot machines…"

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