PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced $46,232,390 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2026. This represents an approximate 1.9% increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2025.
“As we close out the fiscal year, the fourth quarter report of tribal 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.”
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 FY 2026 period, tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund totaled $170,766,048.
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of the state’s FY 2026 are as follows:
Instructional Improvement Fund/Education – $25,287,379
Trauma and Emergency Services Fund – $11,521,112
Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs – $2,323,969
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 Benefits Fund – $46,232,390
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, the remaining 12% 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.
