PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $13.9 million in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the State’s first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2021. This amount represents a 52 percent decrease when compared to the same quarter of FY2020.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $13.9 million in tribal gaming
contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the State’s first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2021. This amount
represents a 52 percent decrease when compared to the same quarter of FY2020.
“To help slow the spread of COVID-19, our tribal partners voluntarily closed casinos during the Stay Home, Stay
Healthy, Stay Connected executive order,” said Ted Vogt, Director, ADG. “Much of this decrease is due to these
closures. However, with the significant strides Arizona has made in combatting COVID-19, I am optimistic that
tribal gaming in Arizona will quickly rebound to previous levels.”
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of State FY2021 follow:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $6,519,624 |
|---|---|
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $3,259,812 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs: | $2,000,000 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $931,375 |
| Tourism Fund: | $931,375 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $278,412 |
| FY 2021 Qtr 1 Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund | $13,920,598 |
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8 percent of their Class III gross
gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns, and counties. Currently, there are 25 Class III casinos in Arizona, which
ADG regulates 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, 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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