Tribal gaming operations support 30,000 jobs in California, according to a new study of 2012 data commissioned by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association.

The report arrives amid pending legislation to legalize online poker in California, a controversial issue within the state’s tribal community but one that has begun to garner support from existing casino operators.

In addition to the 30,000 jobs supported by casinos and related amenities like hotels, non-gaming operations such as Indian-run spas and golf courses support an additional 8,200 jobs statewide, according to the report, which was conducted by Beacon Economics.

From 2009 to 2010, tribal government gaming generated $6.9 billion in revenue.