The Gila River Indian Community owns and operates the Vee Quiva Casino in Laveen Village, Arizona. Photo from Gila River Casinos / Facebook
The Indian gaming industry in Arizona continues to show strong signs of growth. According to the Department of Gaming, tribal contributions to the state rose 6.9 percent in the quarter that ended December 31, 2015. Tribes shared $15.2 million as part of their Class III gaming compacts. “We have seen consistent growth in Tribal contributions for more than a year now, giving us further optimism for the future of State regulated gaming in Arizona,” Director Daniel Bergin said in a press release. “This sustained growth is a positive sign not only for our State’s economy, but most importantly for the crucial programs this funding supports.” The increase marks the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. The figures show that tribes continue to rebound following the national economic recession. Since 2004, tribes have shared more than $1.1 billion in revenues with the state and local communities, according to the department.
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Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue up by 6.9 percent
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