Tribal casinos add hotels to boost revenues

Many American Indian tribes in the state have relied on gaming revenue as a primary source of income, but, with more out-of-state travelers frequenting New Mexico for an overnight stay, they are gambling on hotels in addition to casinos to lure more out-of-state tourists.

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Mon, May 29th, 2006

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