Fourth quarter tribal gaming contributions continue strong upward trend for five consecutive quarters, generating approximately $94 million for State of Arizona
PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Gaming officials announced today that statewide tribal gaming contributions for fiscal year-to-date 2018 amounts to approximately $94 million. This figure reflects five consecutive quarterly increases – with fourth quarter tribal gaming contributions reported at nearly $26 million – a healthy 4.3 percent increase over the last quarter of fiscal year 2017.
Cumulative tribal gaming contributions to the State of Arizona under the current compact are just over $1.21 billion, which directly benefits Arizonans’ quality of life by supporting education, tourism, wildlife conservation and health services.
“This positive milestone in tribal gaming contributions reflects Arizona’s growing economy and is great news for both Arizonans and tribal communities,” said Daniel Bergin, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Factors contributing to this strong upward trend include recent increases in wager limits and the number of allocated gaming devices coming into play this year as scheduled in the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact.”
The Arizona Department of Gaming will distribute quarterly tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund it administers as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $12,924,112 |
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $6,462,056 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs: | $2,333,808 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $1,846,301 |
| State Tourism Fund: | $1,846,301 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $518,624 |
| TOTAL tribal contributions for the quarter ending September 30, 2017: | $25,931,203 |
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, tribes with casinos contribute 1 percent to 8 percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns and counties. Currently, there are 24 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates with Arizona tribes.
About ADG
Established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1995, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, pari-mutuel racing and wagering, and boxing and mixed martial arts. 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.
Media Contact | Caroline Oppleman 602.255.3814 | coppleman@azgaming.gov
