PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $43,926,346 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This amount represents an approximate 3.6 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2024.
“We are pleased to report yet another increase in the first quarter of the FY 2025, reflecting steady growth in the state’s tribal gaming industry,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of ADG. “This growth highlights the continued strength of the partnership between the state and our Arizona tribal partners. Notably, cumulative tribal contributions to the Instructional Improvement Fund have now surpassed $1 billion, demonstrating the significant and ongoing impact of tribal gaming on education and communities across Arizona.”
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 1st quarter of the State’s FY 2025 are as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $21,892,891 |
|---|---|
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $10,946,445 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs: | $3,953,371 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $3,127,556 |
| Tourism Fund: | $3,127,556 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $878,527 |
| FY 2025 Qtr 1 Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund | $43,926,346 |
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 25 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes. Since FY 2004, approximately $2.3 billion in cumulative contributions have been received by the state and its cities, towns, and counties.
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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