South Dakota Casino
Service Industries -- New Economy's Biggest Generator ofJobs
EMBARGOED UNTIL: 12:01 A.M. EDT, JUNE 29, 2000 (THURSDAY)Public Information Office CB00-102301-457-3030/301-457-3670 (fax)301-457-1037 (TDD)e-mail: pio@census.govPaul Zeisset301-457-4151 Service Industries -- New Economy's Biggest Generator of Jobs; Mississippi Leads States, Census Bureau Reports Service industries, one of eight major divisions in the nation's privatenonfarm economy, created 6.4 million new jobs, more than half of all newjobs, between 1992 and 1997, and Mississippi led the way, according to areport released today by the Commerce Department's Census Bureau. "Service industries are the biggest and fastest-growing part of oureconomy as measured by jobs," said Census Bureau analyst Paul Zeisset."Business services account for much of that growth, but there are someimportant exceptions. For example, service industries in Mississippi grewfaster than other states on the strength of hotel and amusementindustries." The report, Comparative Statistics , compares, at the U.S. an ... [Read More]
FY 1996 Tribal Leveraging Summary - LIHEAP Clearinghouse
$19,000 -- tribal funds from casino ... $19,305 - tribal casino funds for heating assistance ... $20,000 -- tribal general funds, gaming, TERO Dept. (tribal employment), casino ... [Read More]
Gaming services occupations
Gaming services workers are found mainly in the traveler accommodation and gaming industries. Most are employed in commercial casinos, including land-based or riverboat casinos, in 11 States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, and South Dakota. The largest number works in land-based casinos in Nevada, and the second-largest group works in similar establishments in New Jersey. Mississippi, which boasts the greatest number of riverboat casinos in operation, employs the most workers in that venue. In addition, there are 23 States with Indian casinos. Legal lotteries are held in 40 States and the District of Columbia, and parimutuel wagering is legal in 41 States. Forty-seven States and the District of Columbia also allow charitable gaming. ... [Read More]
FY 2002 Tribal and Territory Leveraging Summary - LIHEAP Clearinghouse
$295,000 - tribal funds from casino revenue ... $72,508 - tribal industry and casino funds for energy assistance ... $114,267 - tribal funds from casino revenue for energy assistance ... [Read More]
FEMA: Region VIII - Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s economy centers on cattle ranching, farming and the leasing of grazing permits to private cattle interests. The Prairie Knights Casino and Lodge has 376 employees, and numerous bingo operations support local districts. Non-tribal industrial manufacturers such as Five Star Cheese, Plastic Molders Inc. and Chief Manufacturing have made significant contributions to the economy. Efforts to develop tribal manufacturing operations, particularly in the defense industry, are underway. Boating, fishing and waterfowl hunting are popular in the Lake Oahe area. Tribal celebrations include the annual Sioux Indian Fair and the Fourth of July Rodeo. Other attractions include the grave of Chief Sitting Bull and the site of old Fort Manuel. ... [Read More]
FEMA: Region VIII - Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota
In 1994, Habitat for Humanity built 30 homes on the reservation, marking the first time that the project built homes within a reservation. Recent new construction has included a Super 8 motel, and plans are in the works to build a gaming casino. ... [Read More]
Consultation Meetings Regarding DEA's Peyote Regulation
Valentine, Nebraska/Rosebud, South Dakota – Rosebud Casino and Quality Inn on Highway 83 at the Nebraska/South Dakota border. Telephone: 1-605-378-3800. ... [Read More]
The above pictures are courtesy of Jean Nahomni Mani, from Ft.Thompson. Jean said "We've been praying for rain, and got many prayers answered. Now we knowwhat Noah felt like. About 7:10am I checked outside and saw it was really dark and the wind was picking up. At 7:15am the rain started to pour likesheets, and I mean pour. I had an empty cake pan on the porch and by 8:30am it was filled with rain water."She also went on to say "The flooding happened in about one hour, I took the photo's about 9:15am. That's a lotof water considering it started to rain about 7:15am. Residents in the central housing area, which is West of the casino had lotsof stories to tell. Some one had put a couch on their front yard to throw away, it was washed some where past Central housing. An elderly lady saidshe watched the couch, two mattresses float on by down by the water sewage plant." ... [Read More]
Introduction of Gambling in the United States
In 1992, Louisiana became the third state to legalize land-based casino gambling. Voters narrowly approved legislation to establish a riverfront facility in New Orleans. The legislation permits a single facility in downtown New Orleans and a temporary facility to be operational while the permanent facility is under construction. On November 21, 1995, the partnership that owns the casino venture filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The temporary casino was closed and the construction of the new facility was halted while the organization under went restructuring. Harrah's is the lead partner in this effort. New Orleans is the first casino in a major city other than Nevada. Concerns about the industry's survival were allayed when casino gaming was ratified by a large margin of voters in a referendum in November 1996. ... [Read More]
Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 713210
NAICS713210: Casinos (Except Casino Hotels) . This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operatinggambling facilities that offer table wagering games along with othergambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. Theseestablishments often provide food and beverage services. Included inthis industry are floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, riverboatcasinos). ... Casinos (except casino hotels) ... Geographic Distribution -- Casinos (except casino hotels): 1997 Data for the Arts, entertainment, & recreation sector are published for the U.S., states, metropolitan areas, counties, places, and ZIP Codes. ... [Read More]
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