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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2002

Attendees of a state governor's conference were warned about the growing Indian gaming industry on Wednesday.

A gaming expert told the 19th annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism that California tribal casinos make $5 billion a year. Nevada's casinos currently bring in $10 billion.

"California Indian gaming likely will grow to exceed Nevada in the next 10 years," Bill Eadington of the University of Nevada said, according to the Associated Press.

A casino executive said fighting the growth of Indian gaming is "futile." James Baum, director of development for Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., suggested the casino industry develop partnerships with tribes.

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California's Indian gaming revenue could surpass Nevada (The Reno Gazette-Journal 12/12)

Relevant Links:
Governor's Conference on Tourism - http://www.travelnevada.com/2002govcon/welcome.asp

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