Arizona has 16 tribes operating 24 Class III gaming casinos in the state. Another six tribes do not have casinos but can lease their Class III gaming devices to other tribes in the state under a “transfer agreement.” Under the Compact, a maximum of 1,400 gaming machines are authorized at each current gaming facility and maintains the use of Transfer Agreements.

Responsibility for regulatory oversight of tribal gaming operations is divided between the tribes and the state. Section 6 of the tribal-state compact mandates tribal regulation of the compact provisions, while Section 7 described the state monitoring of the compact provisions.

The tribes, through a tribal gaming agency, are generally responsible for the regulation of all gaming activities pursuant to the tribe’s gaming ordinance and for the enforcement of the compact and its appendices on behalf of the tribe.

The model compact took effect with the tribes in 2003 and was automatically extended 10 years in 2013. In 2021, Arizona’s tribes and state renegotiated a newly amended compact agreement.

AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
Gaming Manufacturers and Suppliers License
Provider of Gaming Services License
Management Contractors and Financiers License

TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
Yes

WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
None

STATE USE OF REVENUE
88% to the Arizona Benefits Fund. 12% to cities, towns or counties for government services or deposits into the Commerce and Economic Development Commission Local Communities Fund

TRIBAL USE OF REVENUE
Requirements as described in IGRA

STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
A portion of the money contributed to the Arizona Benefits Fund helps fund responsible gaming programs in the state.

SELF-EXCLUSION
Tribes must establish procedures for advising people about state’s self-exclusion list.

COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Restrictions on complimentary alcoholic drinks are not outlined in the tribal compacts.

ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
Tribes may not advertise to minors or target those on the self-exclusion list.

ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
Must place signs at entrance and exit stating help is available for problem gamblers.

AGE RESTRICTIONS
Must be 21 to wager in a tribal gaming facility.

OPERATION ON HOLIDAYS
Yes

TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Gaming devices must be approved by an independent testing laboratory licensed by a tribal gaming office and certified by the state gaming agency.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act apply.

SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Federal shipping requirements under the Johnson Act apply.

RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Yes

CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
None

SMOKING BANS
No. Smoking ban restrictions are not outlined in state statutes or gaming regulations.

CASHLESS GAMING & ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS
Yes. Under Arizona’s sports betting law, sports betting facilities can accept electronic funds transfers as a form of payment. Additionally, Arizona does not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment.