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The Arizona Department of Games reported a 4% decrease in contributions to games from Arizona tribes compared to the same period last year, according to information released by the state on Wednesday.
The state’s tribes will contribute about $ 18 million to the state’s contingency fund for the third quarter of 2021, according to an official press release.
These revenues go to educational programs, emergency services, trauma centers, wildlife funding, habitat conservation, and statewide tourism promotion funding. 2% support education, prevention and treatment of problem gambling.
Arizona Games Department Director Ted Vogt said he was grateful for the strong tribal relations across the state despite the shrinkage.
“The (tribe’s) contributions to the Games help fund education improvement programs such as reducing class sizes, increasing teachers’ salaries, preventing school dropouts, reimbursing services. emergency and unrecovered trauma in hospitals, promotion and restoration of Arizona’s various wildlife resources, promotion of intrastate tourism, and more. “, he said
Mr. Vaught. “While we have seen a slight decline in contributions this quarter, I believe the overall strength of Arizona’s economy and the resilience of tribal games in the state will drive this contraction.
Of short time. “
The drop in income is likely due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, as few residents visit state casinos.
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