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The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) announced today $45,381,341 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025. This represents an approximate 4% increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2024.
“As we close out Fiscal Year 2025, we are proud to recognize the continued strength and growth of tribal gaming in Arizona—not just as an economic driver, but as a model of partnership and shared success,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG.
“Tribal gaming has generated vital resources that uplift communities across our state, supporting education, health care & emergency services, wildlife, and tourism. This year’s success is a testament to the enduring collaboration between the State and Arizona’s tribal nations, and we remain committed to honoring these partnerships for the benefit of all Arizonans.”
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement for schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state. If interested in viewing the State’s cumulative tribal gaming contributions by year, please visit our reports webpage at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports.
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the 4th quarter of the State’s FY 2025 are as follows:
- Instructional Improvement Fund/Education – $23,978,267
- Trauma and Emergency Services Fund – $11,309,030
- Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs – $2,971,425
- Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund – $3,231,151
- Tourism Fund – $3,231,151
- Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention – $660,317
- Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund – $45,381,341
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, the remaining 12 percent is distributed by the tribes to the cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local governments. Since FY 2004, cumulative contributions have totaled approximately $2.4 billion, benefitting both the state and its cities, towns, and counties.
Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes. For more information, view our tribal gaming webpage: gaming.az.gov/tribal-gaming-page.
About the Arizona Department of Gaming
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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