If you want to start a slot machine casino, one of the best places to look is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, who has done is quite successfully over the past few years. The tribe employs over 2,000 people, and has multiplied in size over the last decade. They also have other businesses besides the slot machines, and it just keeps growing. The community is happy it is there as they give back as much as they get. They are currently building 144 homes for tribal members alone.  

So when three Nebraska tribes needed help to get slot machine casinos of their own, they turned to Fort McDowell, who was more than happy to help. They donated $250,000 to the campaign, as well as gave them any kind of support they needed. The tribes needed to collect signatures to get on the ballot in November. They were not successful this time, but are going to try and get enough for next year instead. They are hoping to revitalize the area and help bring in revenue and jobs for the three tribes - but will have to wait until next year to realize that dream. 

The tribes collected money for the campaign from Fort McDowell - who gave nearly 60% of that budget; they also collected $1.2 million from Boyd Gaming Inc, a manufacturer of slot machines. The Santee, Omaha and Winnebago tribes are probably going to try again at a later date. As for Fort McDowell, they don’t want anything in return for their money; they just want to be able to help someone else who is where they used to be.

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