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The Arizona Indian Gaming Association was established in November 21, 1994, by Arizona tribal leaders. The Association is committed to advancing the lives of Indian peoples – economically, socially and politically – so Indian Tribes in Arizona can achieve their goal of self-reliance.

Member Tribes

The Association is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of Tribes striving for self-reliance by supporting tribal gaming enterprises on Arizona Indian lands. Speaking on behalf of its member Tribes with one, unified voice, AIGA serves as a clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public policy resource for Tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal community development. This organization is deeply committed to maintaining and protecting Indian sovereign governmental authority.

The Arizona Benefits Fund

Tribal Gaming in Arizona

Tribal Gaming News

Tribal Gaming Impact

$ 0 Billion has been contributed
0 + Jobs Created from Tribal Gaming
Education

Education

$ 978 Million

  • Teacher compensation
  • Reducing class size
  • Dropout prevention
  • Improved instruction
Emergency Services and Trauma Care

Emergency Services & Trauma Care

$ 487 Million

  • Improved patient care and survival rates
  • Cover unfunded trauma and emergency services
  • Support the education of healthcare workers
  • Provide community programs for injury prevention
Cities Towns and Counties

Cities, Towns, Counties

$ 238 Million

  • Tribes in the urban areas contribute to support social, cultural, and infrastructure needs. Rural communities contribute funds for essential services, like police and fire
Tourism

Tourism

$ 139 Million

  • Arizona marketing efforts, domestic & international advertising in print, broadcast and social media
  • Promote the Tourism industry in Arizona
  • Enhance research to benefit the Industry
Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife Conservation

$ 139 Million

  • Restoring native landscapes
  • Promoting nature-based tourism
  • Conserve wildlife
  • Support shooting ranges and sports

*Arizona Department of Gaming – Tribal contributions to the State (Arizona Benefits Fund) as of June 2024.

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Klas Robinson QED

Klas Robinson Q.E.D.

11200 Vincent Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55431

Co-Founder & Principal

Matthew Robinson

(800) 475-8140

Associate Member Since 2024

Description:

KlasRobinson Q.E.D. has extensive experience in analyzing the financial feasibility of Indian gaming operations and related ancillary developments. The principals of KlasRobinson QED, Jim Klas and Matt Robinson, have been at the forefront of developmental and financial analysis in Indian Country throughout their careers, working with more than 250 different Tribes.

KlasRobinson Q.E.D. specializes in analyzing the financial feasibility of unique real estate projects and business ventures that by location, concept or market position do not conform to standard and easily classified development categories. Our ability to understand and accurately determine the market potential for unique projects and concepts in unusual settings is well suited to assessing the opportunities and challenges presented by our clients.

Feasibility studies and other expert counseling provided by the principals of KlasRobinson Q.E.D. have been used to successfully attract over $20.0 billion in financing and investment from bank financing, capital leases, private placements, registered securities and IPO’s. Approximately 95 percent of our revenue in any given year is derived from services to tribes and their partners.

Our expertise in Indian Country extends beyond casinos to hotels and resorts, restaurants and nightclubs, spas, entertainment, convention space, golf, RV parks, gas station/convenience stores and grocery stores, travel plazas and truck stops, retail and multi-use office complexes, banks, water parks, movie theaters, bowling centers, equine events centers, big game hunts and other commercial and leisure developments.

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GLI

600 Airport Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701 USA

Manager

That Guy

732-942-3999

Associate Member Since 2024

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Arizona Office of Tourism
Arizona Office of Tourism
1110 W Washington, Suite 155
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tribal Tourism Relations Manager:
Dawn Melvin
(602) 364-3707

Associate Member Since 2024

Description:

The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) leads the state’s tourism industry with the development of global marketing programs to promote Arizona as a travel destination. With multiple research-based initiatives including advertising campaigns, trade and media relations, grant programs and community outreach, AOT sets into motion a positive and profitable cycle of visitation, spending, job growth and tax revenue. Vision: To create an Arizona experience that captures and nurtures the hearts and minds of people who call it home and travelers the world over in search of extraordinary adventure and natural wonders. Our goal to cultivate a productive Arizona tourism industry is a top goal. AOT produces a robust cooperative marketing program and community outreach programs to further help communities across the state that face diminished or eliminated marketing budgets. Mission: We stabilize and strengthen local economies, protect environmental and cultural resources, create a meaningful visitor experience and enhance the quality of life for Arizonans through tourism collaboration, promotion and development.

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