Arizona Department of Gaming
Tohono O’odham Nation Granted License for Online Sports Betting
The Tohono O’odham Nation was granted an event wagering license, allowing it to open an online sports betting platform by fall.
“The Nation is finalizing a contractual relationship with a leading sports betting platform that will power all of its sports and event wagering offerings,” the nation said in an Aug. 28 news release.
Tohono O’odham Nation Desert Diamond Casinos near Tucson, Sahuarita, and Glendale will have on-site sportsbooks as well.
Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman, Ned Norris, Jr. said: “Today’s announcement is a significant step forward and we look forward to becoming a leader in offering sports and event wagering in our casinos and statewide. These new operations will generate additional funds for vital programs that serve our tribal members, offer new entertainment options for the public, and generate additional revenues that will remain here in Arizona. This shows once again what we can accomplish by working together.”
The Arizona Department of Gaming awarded licenses Friday to 10 Native American tribes and eight professional sports teams or venues to take bets online. While tribes already could run sportsbooks at two dozen casinos under the newly revised state gambling compacts, they needed a license for online sports wagering.
ADG
Arizona Department of Gaming Announces Allocations for Event Wagering Licenses
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced that it has allocated an event wagering operator license to Plannatech as the designee for the San Carlos Apache Tribal Gaming Enterprise, as well as allocated an event wagering operator license to Sporttrade as the designee for the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106.
On June 7, 2024, ADG announced that it would begin accepting applications for available event wagering licenses, which included no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).
The application window for event wagering licenses opened on July 8, 2024, and closed on July 19, 2024. Applicants were required to submit their completed applications within this timeframe in order to have been considered for an event wagering license.
Arizona Department of Gaming
Arizona Department of Gaming Releases May Sports Betting Figures
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $568.5 million on sports in May of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 25.9% increase when compared to May of 2023.
The state collected approximately $4.3 million in privilege fees in the month.
ADG
Arizona Department of Gaming Reports $43.6 Million in Tribal Gaming Contributions for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $43,586,004 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This amount represents an approximate 3.3 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2023.
“Celebrating yet another remarkable milestone in tribal gaming, we are thrilled to announce that Arizona has witnessed yet another record-breaking year,” said Jackie Johnson, Cabinet Executive Officer, ADG. “With a record contribution of $157.2 million to the Arizona Benefits Fund, our tribal partners have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the prosperity of our state and local communities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our tribal partners for their continued dedication and collaboration.”
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement in schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state.
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the 4th quarter of the State’s FY 2024 are as follows:
Instructional Improvement Fund/Education ………………………………………………….. | $22,474,451 |
Trauma and Emergency Services Fund ………………………………………………………….. | $10,861,632 |
Arizona Department of Gaming operating costs ………………………………………………. | $3,308,133 |
Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund ……………………………………………………………….. | $3,103,324 |
Tourism Fund ………………………………………………………………………………………………. | $3,103,324 |
Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention …………………………………… | $735,140 |
FY 2024 Qtr 4 Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund….. $43,586,004
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, tribes with casinos also contribute a percentage of their Class III gross gaming revenue to cities, towns, and counties. Total tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund in addition to cities, towns, and counties in the state has amounted to over $2.2 billion since FY 2004. Currently, there are 25 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes.
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