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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002

The Washington Indian Gaming Association and the First American Education Project released the result of a gaming study on Tuesday.

The study concludes that tribal casinos have reduced poverty, improved education, added reservation infrastructure and housing. Tribal governments are strengthened through gaming, the study also said.

There are 14 tribes that operate casinos in the state.

Get the Story:
Casinos benefit non-Indians, tribes point out (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7/17)
Gambling pays off, tribes say (The Spokesman Review 7/17)

Relevant Links:
First American Education Project - http://www.first-americans.net

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