Arizona tribal gaming contributions to benefits fund increase in Q4
The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced $45.3m in contributions.
US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced $45.3m in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The figure was up 4 per cent year-over-year. In Q3, tribal gaming contributions amounted $30.8m.
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 per cent of tribal gaming contributions, supporting improvement for schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism and wildlife conservation throughout the state. In Q4, contributions comprised: Instructional Improvement Fund/Education, $23.9m; Trauma and Emergency Services Fund, $11.3m; Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs, $2.9m; Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund, $3.2m; Tourism Fund, $3.2m; and Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention, $660,317.
Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes.
Jackie Johnson, director of the ADG, said: “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. 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.”
ADG reported that the state’s sports betting handle reached $700m in February, up 9.8 per cent year-over-year. Adjusted gross event wagering receipts before free bet deductions totalled $64.6m. Online gross receipts amounted to $64.6m and retail $76,680. The state’s record monthly handle remains $897.6m set in November last year.
