Attorney General Bill Lockyer Releases Total Number of Slot Machines In Use by Compacted Indian Gaming Tribes

Wednesday, December 26, 2001
Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today released the results of the latest slot machine census conducted last month by agents with the California Department of Justice's Division of Gambling Control (DGC).

The survey of the state's 61 compacted Indian Gaming tribes shows there are 40,883 slot machines currently in operation in 46 tribal casinos as of November 30. (See attached list.)

In September 1999, Governor Gray Davis signed gaming compacts with the original 59 separate Indian Nations authorizing specified forms of gambling, including the use of slot machines. At that time, there were 18,536 slot machines operating in 37 tribal casinos. Before the compacts went into effect on May 15, 2000, the tribes had a total of 19,137 slot machines in operation at their casinos. During the last census, conducted in January 2001, DGC agents determined there were 25,196 slot machines in operation at 40 gaming facilities operated by compacted tribes.

During the summer of 2000, the tribes conducted a 'draw' for the rights to additional slot machines which, consistent with the terms of the compact, were expected to result in a modest increase in the total number of machines in operation in California. The latest census shows the number of slot machines currently in use is less than the total number of slot machines authorized under the terms of the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. The Governor has said the compact he signed authorizes a statewide limit of 45,206.

In its capacity as the State Gaming Agency pursuant to the compacts, the DGC is responsible for the investigation of the qualification of financial backers, vendors and key employees at tribal casinos within the geographical boundaries of the state. The DGC also is charged with ensuring compliance with the terms of the compacts in the regulation of Class III gaming by reporting its findings and making recommendations to the Gambling Control Commission.

Tribal/Commission Name Total Devices in commercial operation before 05/15/00 Total Devices in commercial operation before 01/23/01 Total Devices in commercial operation before 11/30/01
Agua Caliente 1153 903 2000
Alturas Rancheria 54 60 60
Augustine 0 N/A N/A
Barona 1057 1432 2000
Big Sandy Rancheria 239 329 329
Big Valley Rancheria 353 329 394
Bishop Paiute 273 303 293
Blue Lake Rancheria 0 N/A N/A
Buena Vista Rancheria 0 N/A N/A
Cabazon 741 901 1261
Cahto Tribe, Laytonville 125 93 90
Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians 207 228 179
Campo Band of Mission Indians 0 N/A 750
Chemehuevi Indian Tribe 100 95 85
Chicken Ranch Rancheria 224 251 254
Chuckchansi/Pacayune 0 N/A N/A
Coast Indian Community 199 0 0
Colusa Indian Community 523 488 498
Dry Creek Rancheria 0 N/A N/A
Elem Indian Colony 0 N/A N/A
Elk Valley Rancheria 167 272 277
Ewilaapaap Tribe 0 N/A N/A
Hoopa Valley 85 85 90
Hopland 307 307 744
Jackson Rancheria 435 538 925
Jamul Indian Village 0 N/A N/A
LaJolla Indian Reservation 0 N/A N/A
Manchester Point Arena 0 N/A N/A
Manzanita Band 0 N/A N/A
Middletown Rancheria 167 469 447
Mooretown Rancheria 500 497 1000
Morongo 1627 1901 2000
Pala 0 N/A 2000
Paskenta Board of Nomlaki Indians 0 N/A N/A
Pauma 0 N/A 772
Pechanga 1333 1921 1999
Pit River 129 124 100
Quechan Indian Nation 0 N/A N/A
Redding Rancheria 401 510 751
Rincon San Luiseno 0 759 1515
Robinson Rancheria 380 436 353
Rohnerville Rancheria 0 N/A N/A
Rumsey Indian Rancheria 416 N/A 1100
San Manuel Tribal Community 974 962 2000
San Pasqual 0 N/A 783
Santa Rosa Rancheria 472 1866 1861
Santa Ynez 760 874 2000
Sherwood Valley 127 222 209
Shingle Springs Rancheria 0 N/A N/A
Smith River Rancheria 232 198 308
Soboba 991 1364 1872
Susanville Indian Rancheria 150 102 109
Sycuan 519 350 1980
Table Mountain Rancheria 835 975 2000
Trinidad Rancheria 196 321 219
Tule River 408 556 750
Tuolumne Me-Wuk 0 N/A 600
Twenty-Nine Palms 740 993 1227
Tyme Maidu Tribe/Berry Creek 406 549 756
United Auburn 0 N/A N/A
Viejas 1132 2000 1943
Yurok 0 N/A N/A
TOTAL 19137 25196 40883
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