Arizona Department of Gaming officials announced on Thursday that statewide tribal contributions for the quarter ending December 31, 2017, totaled approximately $15.5 million. This amount represents a 6.4 percent increase as compared to the same period last year. Tribal contributions now have increased four consecutive quarters.
“Tribal gaming contributions directly benefit Arizonans’ quality of life and enhance and attract visitors to our state,” said Daniel Bergin, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “This fourth consecutive quarterly increase establishes a solid, year-long upward trend.”
The Arizona Department of Gaming will distribute quarterly tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund as follows:
Instructional Improvement Fund/Education …………………………………………………………. $7,723,035
Trauma and Emergency Services Fund …………………………………………………………………. $3,861,518
Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs …………………………………………………… $1,394,609
Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund……………………………………………………………………….. $1,103,291
State Tourism Fund………………………………………………………………………………………………… $1,103,291
Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention ………………………………………. $309,913
TOTAL tribal contributions for the quarter ending December 31, 2017………………. $15,495,657