A view of the Yavapai Casino in Prescott, Arizona. Photo from Facebook
The tribal gaming industry grew for the third consecutive quarter, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported. Tribes shared $25.2 million with the state in the quarter that ended March 31, a 4.7 percent increase from the prior year. Revenues also increased during the two most recent quarters. ”Since September of last year, we have remained optimistic that tribal contributions would continue to grow and reflect an improving state economy," Daniel Bergin, the director of the department, said in a press release quoted by The Parker Pioneer. "This sustained growth is a positive sign not only for our state, but most importantly for the crucial programs this funding supports.” Overall, tribes have shared $1.078 billion with the state since 2004, when the revenues were first recorded, according to the department's cumulative totals. The money is distributed to various programs and to local communities. Get the Story:
Quarterly state tribal gaming contributions continue to increase (The Parker Pioneer 5/12)
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