What percentage of casino profits can states receive through tribal-state gaming compacts?

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Map of the United States showing states that allow Indian casino gambling operations highlighted in blue, while states without such operations are shown in beige. Most western, midwestern, and northeastern states permit Indian gaming, while several southern and southeastern states do not. — Indian gaming U.S. states that allow Indian gaming.

Through tribal-state gaming compacts, states may receive a percentage of casino revenues. While these agreements vary, the percentage of total profits paid to states can range between 10 and 25 percent. In some instances, these compacts may require that a proportion of gaming profits as high as 50 percent be provided to states to help offset the costs of infrastructure, law enforcement, and social services associated with increased casino traffic.12