Protecting the sovereign right of California tribal governments to operate gaming on their lands

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Jobs & Impact

In 2021, the state’s tribal spending contributed more than $25 billion to the economy, supported over 112,500 jobs, provided $7.6 billion in labor income for state workers, and generated over $3 billion in tax revenue for federal, state, and local governments. These figures show significant growth over the past decade: gaming operations have more than doubled in economic impact, while the impact of non-gaming operations grew by 250%. Jobs supported by gaming increased by over 50%, and those supported by non-gaming grew by 85%. Tax revenues generated from gaming doubled, while non-gaming tax revenues grew by over 200%

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We need your help!

Find out how you can help protect tribal sovereign rights.

Chairman James Siva

Who We Are

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), founded in 1988, is a non-profit organization comprised of federally recognized tribal governments.

Our Mission

To protect the sovereign right of tribal governments to operate gaming on federally recognized Indian lands.

What We Do

CNIGA acts as a planning and coordinating agency for legislative, policy, legal and communications efforts on behalf of its members and serves as an industry forum for information and resources.

California tribes donate $8.2 million annually to the California Office of Problem Gambling to provide treatment to those with a gambling addiction. If you, or a member of your family, has a gambling addiction, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537.)