SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributions Reach $46.2M

Starting point is 00:00:00 Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. The Arizona Department of Gaming, ADG, announced today $46,2302,390 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of fiscal year, FI, 2026. This represents an approximate 1.9% increase when compared to the same quarter of FI 2025. As we close out the fiscal year, the fourth quarter report of tribal gaming. Gaming Contributions underscores the vital role these funds continue to play in supporting programs and services that strengthen communities across Arizona, said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. The latest contribution of $46.2 million will be instrumental in funding important priorities including public safety, education, wildlife conservation, and other crucial programs and services.

Starting point is 00:00:54 The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88% of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement for schools. trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state. For the FI 2026 period, tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund totaled $170,766,048. The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88% 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.orghuming.gov slash resources slash reports. Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the third quarter of the state's Phi 2026 are as follows.

Starting point is 00:01:45 Instructional Improvement Fund slash Education, $25,287,379. Trauma and Emergency Services Fund, $11,5211, 112. Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs, $2,32369. Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund, $3,291,746. Tourism Fund, $3,291,746. Problem gambling education, treatment and prevention, $516,438. Total, tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona-Bet benefits fund, $46,2302,390. For the Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compact, the remaining 12% is

Starting point is 00:02:37 distributed by the tribes to the cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local governments. Since FI 2004, cumulative contributions have totaled approximately $2.5 billion, benefiting both the state and its cities, towns, and counties. Currently, there are 26 Class 3 casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes. For more information, view our tribal gaming web page, gaming.org.com slash 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 and fantasy sports contests,

Starting point is 00:03:22 racing and pari-moutouel slash 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. Catch up with more business, finance, and technology news on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST2-No.

SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributions Reach $46.2M

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