ADG Director Jackie Johnson noted that tribal contributions have exceeded $2.3bn since fiscal year 2004, benefiting a range of state, city, town and county initiatives.
Key points:
- Arizona tribal gaming contributions totalled $42.5m in Q2 FY2025, benefiting education, healthcare, conservation and tourism.
- Education received the largest share at $21.2m, followed by $10.6m for emergency services
- The ADG regulates 26 Class III casinos in partnership with Arizona’s tribal communities
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced tribal gaming contributions of $42.5m to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, marking another strong period for the state's gaming industry.
The quarterly contributions, which represent 88% of total tribal gaming revenue, continue to provide substantial support for various state initiatives.
The largest allocation, approximately $21.2m, was directed to the Instructional Improvement Fund supporting education. The Trauma and Emergency Services Fund received the second-largest share at $10.6m.
Additional disbursements included $3.8m for ADG Operating Costs, while both the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund and Tourism Fund received approximately $3m each.
Commenting on the results, ADG Director Jackie Johnson stated: “Strong collaboration and partnership between the state and Arizona's tribal communities continue to drive the growth of the tribal gaming industry.
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"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 $2.3bn, benefiting the state, its cities, towns and counties, and underscoring the value of the tribal-state partnership.”
The contributions are governed by the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, which requires tribes operating casinos to contribute a percentage of their Class III gross gaming revenue to local municipalities.
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