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Tax Statistics |
| In the 11 states with commercial casinos in operation in 2000, casinos contributed more than $3.3 billion in tax revenue to state and local governments. The tax rate for the casino industry ranges from a low of 6.25 percent in Nevada to a high of 35 percent in Illinois. The revenue from those taxes benefits education, public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements, among other state and local programs. |
2000 Calendar Year Gaming Tax Revenue:
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Casino Market |
Gross Revenue |
| Nevada | $ 707 million |
| Illinois | $ 512 million |
| Indiana | $ 453 million |
| New Jersey | $ 342 million |
| Louisiana | $ 332 million |
| Mississippi | $ 314 million |
| Iowa | $ 206 million |
| Missouri | $ 195 million |
| Michigan | $ 171 million |
| Colorado | $ 82.8 million |
| South Dakota | $ 3.92 million |
