PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) announced today $30,845,042 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the third quarter of Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025. This amount represents an approximate 7.9 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2024.
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 3rd quarter of the State’s FY 2025 are as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $15,373,169 |
|---|---|
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $7,686,584 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs: | $2,776,054 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $2,196,167 |
| Tourism Fund: | $2,196,167 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $616,901 |
| FY 2025 Qtr 3 Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund | $30,845,042 |
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. Since the inception of tribal gaming in Arizona, over $2.34 billion in cumulative tribal contributions has been contributed to the state and its cities, towns, and counties since FY 2004.
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.
The Department and our Division of Problem Gambling would greatly appreciate our media partners including supportive resources when reporting on gambling, or event wagering, fantasy sports, sports betting, or other wagering-related activities:
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, you can get help now by calling 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1.800.639.8783), DPG’s confidential helpline, texting “NEXTSTEP” to 53342, or utilizing a chat feature on the DPG website. DPG’s helpline confidentiality connects callers with available resources, including statewide treatment providers who specialize in problem gambling. The helpline is available 24/7 to everyone facing a problem with gambling – individuals and affected family members, friends, or co-workers. Learn more and access resources at problemgambling.az.gov.
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Media Contact | Dayne O’Brien 602.921.0232 | dobrien@azgaming.gov
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