PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $42,508,200 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
“Strong collaboration and partnership between the state and Arizona’s tribal communities continue to drive the growth of the tribal gaming industry,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of ADG. “With consecutive record quarters of tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund in FY2025, these achievements highlight the success of our
shared commitment. Since FY2004, tribal contributions have exceeded $2.3 billion, benefiting the state, its cities, towns, and counties, and underscoring the value of the tribal-state partnership.”
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to
support instructional improvement in schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation
throughout the state. You can view cumulative tribal gaming contributions by year on our website: https://gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the 2nd quarter of the State’s FY 2025 are as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $21,186,087 |
|---|---|
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $10,593,043 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs: | $3,825,738 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $3,026,584 |
| Tourism Fund: | $3,026,584 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $850,164 |
| FY 2025 Qtr 2 Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund | $42,508,200 |
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Tribes with casinos also contribute a percentage of their Class III gross gaming revenue to cities, towns, and counties. Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes.
About ADG
Established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1995, ADG is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, event wagering/fantasy sports and unarmed combat sports. ADG also provides and supports education, prevention and treatment programs for people and families affected by
problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling and 24-hour confidential helpline, 1-800-NEXT-STEP
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Media Contact | Dayne O’Brien 602.921.0232 | dobrien@azgaming.gov
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