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Home History Games News Dictionary		Some new statistics have become available on the breakdown and origins of funds provided as political lobbying monies this week, showing a startling trend for one of the ethnic minorities in the nation. According to the latest numbers released by the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, of the top ten donating parties last year, six of them were Indian tribes, putting forth a total of $160 million to further their gambling interests in this time so critical for internet casinos. Indian tribes did not hold the top spot which was dominated by the National Education Association in both 2007 and 2008. They managed to serve out $56.3 million in state and federal campaigns, vying for their interest. However, the second through fourth slots were; two of the three were tribes from the state of California where online gambling poker is being argued. The amount of money being lobbied by Indian tribes would go a long way towards explaining why the organizations have such tremendous clout when it comes to the government and the present hot topics regarding online gambling and the legalization of internet casinos. The story was relayed by the San Jose Mercury News, who pointed out that though the $160 million spent was spread among six different tribes, the influence was combined, especially compared with other ‘donations,’ such like those made by the National Association of Realtors ($28 million) or the Service Employees International Union ($35 million). "Ten years ago, Indian casinos took in just more than $100 million a year in this country, mostly at bingo halls," the newspaper observes. "Today, Indian casinos are a $25 billion [a year] business. With the tribes' new financial power, voters have to wonder if gaming issues will be decided based on the merits or on the amount of money contributed to lawmakers' campaigns."

02/25/2010

Online Casino Style: News
Six Out of Ten

Some new statistics have become available on the breakdown and origins of funds provided as political lobbying monies this week, showing a startling trend for one of the ethnic minorities in the nation. According to the latest numbers released by the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, of the top ten donating parties last year, six of them were Indian tribes, putting forth a total of $160 million to further their gambling interests in this time so critical for internet casinos.

Indian tribes did not hold the top spot which was dominated by the National Education Association in both 2007 and 2008. They managed to serve out $56.3 million in state and federal campaigns, vying for their interest. However, the second through fourth slots were; two of the three were tribes from the state of California where online gambling poker is being argued.

The amount of money being lobbied by Indian tribes would go a long way towards explaining why the organizations have such tremendous clout when it comes to the government and the present hot topics regarding online gambling and the legalization of internet casinos. The story was relayed by the San Jose Mercury News, who pointed out that though the $160 million spent was spread among six different tribes, the influence was combined, especially compared with other ‘donations,’ such like those made by the National Association of Realtors ($28 million) or the Service Employees International Union ($35 million).

"Ten years ago, Indian casinos took in just more than $100 million a year in this country, mostly at bingo halls," the newspaper observes. "Today, Indian casinos are a $25 billion [a year] business. With the tribes' new financial power, voters have to wonder if gaming issues will be decided based on the merits or on the amount of money contributed to lawmakers' campaigns."