Impact Studies

Palm Springs, California & Thousand Palms, California: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members.  Also, original feasibility study for the Agua Caliente Band of ...

Phoenix, Arizona: Impact analysis on behalf of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association which included the impact of changes in future population through the year 2052 on the number of future gaming device allocations and new gaming operating rights for Indian Tribes in the State of Arizona, based on existing Tribal-State compacts.

Phoenix, Arizona: Impact analysis on behalf of Arizonans for Tribal Government Gaming for the introduction of slot machines and table games at racetracks in the State.  Analysis included estimates of revenue at up to nine planned racinos and the corresponding impact at Indian casinos throughout the State of Arizona.

Beloit, Wisconsin: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for a proposed casino resort development near Beloit, Wisconsin.  Analysis included a casino, 500-unit hotel, convention center, food and beverage, retail, arcade, childcare and ...

Flandreau, South Dakota & Lyon, Iowa: Economic impact study of planned Grand Falls Casino Resort in neighboring Iowa on the Greater Sioux Falls Area of South Dakota and the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.  Analysis included estimates of revenues, expenditures, purchases and employment at the planned Grand Falls Casino Resort in Lyon County, Iowa, as well ...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin & Washington D.C.: Investment advisory services to the Forest County Band of Potawatomi Indians for their participation in a “ground-breaking” multi-tribal consortium formed to develop a $43-million Residence Inn hotel in Washington D.C.  Economic impact analysis for the Tribe’s proposed Potawatomi Bingo Casino in downtown Milwaukee.  Also, market/feasibility study on behalf of the ...

Fort Independence, California: Analysis of the impact of exclusivity for Class III gaming in relation to revenue sharing on behalf of the Fort Independence Indian Reservation. 

Jena, Louisiana & Logansport, Louisiana: Press conference regarding the economic impact of a proposed casino resort complex on behalf of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in support of their negotiations for a compact with the State of Louisiana to conduct gaming and have land placed into trust by the Department of the Interior.  Also, ...

Morton, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis on behalf of the Lower Sioux Indian Community examining the impact of the proposed Canterbury Park racino on on-going operations at Jackpot Junction Hotel Casino.  Analysis included both the direct impact and multiplier effect on the Lower Sioux Indian Community and its Tribally-owned businesses, and the local and regional economies, ...

Mescalero, New Mexico: Economic impact analysis on behalf of the Mescalero Apache Tribe in support of their litigation over New Mexico gaming compacts.  Feasibility study on behalf of R.L. Pearson & Associates for the planned $100-million all-new Inn of the Mountain Gods resort and casino, Casino Apache Travel Center and existing Ski Apache.

Heidelberg, Mississippi & Jackson County, Mississippi: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for a proposed casino resort complex along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Jackson County, Mississippi. Also, preliminary market analyses for multiple sites for Class II gaming facilities including the planned Bok Homa Casino near ...

York County, Maine: Feasibility study and economic impact analysis for Marnell Corrao Associates on behalf of the Penobscot Tribe and Passamaquoddy Tribe for a proposed $650 million casino resort complex in southern Maine.  Analysis included a casino, resort, golf course, spa, cinema, convention center and gas station/convenience store.  Presentations included testimony before a State Legislative ...

Pensacola, Florida: Preliminary market study, financial projections and economic impact analysis for a proposed Class II casino resort development near Pensacola, Florida.

Carter Lake, Iowa and Niobrara, Nebraska: Feasibility study and economic impact analysis on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska for a proposed casino resort complex in Carter Lake, Iowa.  Analysis included scenarios for both Class II and Class III gaming. Preliminary market analysis and financial projections on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska for ...

Welch, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis on behalf of the Prairie Island Indian Community examining the impact of proposed racinos at Canterbury Park and Running Aces Harness Track, as well as a land-based Twin Cities casino on on-going operations at Treasure Island Resort Casino.  Analysis included both the direct impact and multiplier effect on the Prairie ...

Quapaw, Oklahoma and Miami Oklahoma: Feasibility and economic impact study on behalf of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma for its $310.0 million Downstream Casino Resort in the three corners area of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Also, recently completed a feasibility study on behalf of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma for phase II expansion which will ...

Hogansburg, New York: Feasibility study and subsequent update on behalf of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for a proposed gaming, hotel and ancillary expansion at its Akwesasne Mohawk Casinonear Hogansburg, New York.  Analysis included expanded gaming, all-suite hotel, fine dining restaurant, sports bar, convention/entertainment complex and retail. Also, financial impact analysis for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino ...

Kelseyville, California: Feasibility study and economic impact analysis for Taylor Gaming on behalf of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians for its planned Sugar Bowl Casino development in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Analysis included multiple scenarios with respect to facility sizing. Follow up assistance to NEPA consultant in completing relevant portions of a draft ...

Wewoka, Oklahoma: Feasibility Study on behalf of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for a proposed casino resort development near Seminole, Oklahoma. Trade market analysis on behalf of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.  Analysis included the impact of various development scenarios at existing and potential gaming competitors in the region on at the existing three Seminole Nation ...

Prior Lake, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members. Also, trade market analysis of market potential and development alternatives on behalf of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux ...

Fort Hall, Idaho: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members. Also, market study, financial projections and subsequent update on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock ...

Grand Forks, North Dakota and Belcourt, North Dakota: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians for a proposed Indian Casino complex in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Feasibility study for all-new Sky Dancer Casino Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota. Trade market analysis on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Band ...

Ulster County, New York: Feasibility Study and Economic Impact Analysis for a proposed Indian casino resort complex in Ulster County, New York.