PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $42,508,200 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
“Strong collaboration and partnership between the state and Arizona’s tribal communities continue to drive the growth of the tribal gaming industry,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of ADG. “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 $2.3 billion, benefiting the state, its cities, towns, and counties, and underscoring the value of the tribal-state partnership.”
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement in schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state.
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Tribes with casinos also contribute a percentage of their Class III gross gaming revenue to cities, towns, and counties. Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes.
