For the first quarter of 2017, the Navajo Nation’s two Class III casinos–Fire Rock Casino in Church Rock and Northern Edge Casino in Fruitland—posted net win of ,528,766, according to New Mexico Gaming Control Board documents. That total is 0,000 less than the 2016 total of ,747,278.
Under a revenue sharing plan with the state, the Navajo Nation is required to make quarterly payments to the state of 9 percent of the adjusted net win of the slots at Fire Rock and Northern Edge, or $1.9 million.
New Mexico’s gaming tribes reported either a slight decrease or a slight increase compared to 2016. First quarter 2016 net winnings was slightly more $173 million and about $600 less in 2017.
