Phoenix (January 8, 2026) – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today
$44,891,270 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This represents an approximate 5.6 percent increase when compared to the
same quarter of FY 2025.
“The financial support that tribal gaming provides the state of Arizona continues to power local and
statewide needs that are vital to healthy and safe communities,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the
ADG. “With nearly $45 million in tribal gaming contributions in the most recent period, the
Department is proud to ensure the continuation of important revenue streams that positively impact
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 cumulative tribal gaming
contributions by year, please visit our reports webpage: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports.
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of the State’s FY
2026 are as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $22,373,810 |
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $11,186,905 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs: | $4,040,214 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $3,196,258 |
| Tourism Fund: | $3,196,258 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $897,825 |
| TOTAL tribal contributions for the quarter ending September 30, 2017: | $44,891,270 |
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
$2.5 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, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, event wagering & fantasy sports contests, racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, 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.
NOTE TO MEDIA: The Department and its Division of Problem Gambling encourage media partners to include supportive resources when reporting on gambling, event wagering, fantasy sports, or other wagering-related activities:
Problem Gambling Awareness
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, you can get help now by calling the confidential helpline at 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783), texting NEXTSTEP to 53342, or using the chat feature at problemgambling.az.gov. The helpline connects callers with statewide providers specializing in low and no-cost treatment for problem gambling and financial counseling. Help is available 24/7 for individuals, family members, friends, and co-workers.
Media Contact
Suzanne Trainor, Public Information Officer
602.890.0621 l strainor@azgaming.gov
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