The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has reported significant contributions from Tribal gaming to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. Tribal gaming operations across the state contributed nearly $44 million during this period, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Where the Funds Are Allocated
Breaking down the contributions, almost $21.9 million was directed to the Instructional Improvement Fund, benefiting Arizona’s education sector. Another $10.9 million went to the Trauma and Emergency Services Fund, providing crucial resources for healthcare. Additional allocations include $3.9 million for the Arizona Department of Gaming’s operating costs, $3.1 million each for the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund and Tourism Fund, and nearly $900,000 for the Problem Gambling Education, Treatment, and Prevention fund.
ADG Director Jackie Johnson expressed the organization’s enthusiasm about the steady growth in contributions. “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. This growth highlights the continued strength of the partnership between the state and our Arizona tribal partners,” Johnson said.
Johnson also noted the significant milestone of over $1 billion in cumulative contributions to the Instructional Improvement Fund, showcasing Tribal gaming’s lasting impact on education and communities across the state.
Since 2004, Arizona’s Tribal gaming has generated close to $2.3 billion in total contributions, making a lasting economic impact on the state. Beyond Tribal gaming, Arizona introduced legal sports betting in 2021 after Governor Doug Ducey signed it into law in April of that year. The sports wagering market officially launched in September 2021, further expanding the state’s gaming landscape.
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