Oklahoma Tribal nations contributed more to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2023 than in any previous recorded year, according to a study released on Wednesday.
Tribes directly contributed $12.7 billion to the state’s production of goods and services, supported almost 140,000 jobs, and employed 55,659 workers, according to the study. Multiplier effects, which include additional economic impacts, increase production influence to $23.4 billion.
According to the report, Tribes spent $582 million on healthcare services in Oklahoma, provided $351 million for education and generated $7.4 billion in gaming revenue.