An economic impact study released this week shows that Washington’s 29 federally recognized tribes generated more than $7.4 billion in gross state product in 2023 alone — up from $6.6 billion in 2020, according to a news release from Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA).
WIGA is a nonprofit Indian gaming trade association representing federally recognized tribes in the state of Washington committed to advancing the lives of Indian peoples — economically, socially and politically.
Commissioned by WIGA and authored by economists Amy Besaw Medford and Jonathan B. Taylor, “The Economic & Community Benefits of Tribes in Washington” report explains how tribal economies — supported by gaming and a growing and diverse range of businesses — are investing in essential services and creating jobs across the state.
