State Fiscal Year 2019 Fourth Quarter Continues Upward Trend
June 3, 2019
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today that fourth quarter tribal contributions from gaming revenue generated approximately $26.9 million for the State of Arizona. Continuing an upward trend, tribal gaming contributions show a 3.8 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of last year.
“As Arizona’s economy continues to thrive, we have now seen nine (9) consecutive quarters of strong and steady growth in tribal gaming contributions to the state,” said Ted Vogt, ADG Director. “Our tribal-state gaming partnership funds critical services and programs that benefit Arizonans’ quality of life, such as making sure that hospital trauma services are available on a 24-hour, seven days per week basis.”
ADG distributed fourth quarter tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund as follows:
| Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: | $13,438,842 |
| Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: | $6,719,421 |
| Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs: | $2,426,757 |
| Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: | $1,919,835 |
| State Tourism Fund: | $1,919,835 |
| Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention: | $539,279 |
| TOTAL tribal contributions for the quarter ending September 30, 2018: | $26,963,969 |
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8 percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns and counties. Currently, there are 24 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates with Arizona tribes.
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, tribes with casinos contribute 1 to 8 percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue to the state, cities, towns and counties. Currently, there are 24 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates with Arizona tribes.
About ADG
Established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1995, ADG is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, 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.
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Media Contact | Caroline Oppleman 602.255.3814 | coppleman@azgaming.gov
