Indian tribes; gaming; event wagering

SB 1681 establishes a 2021 gaming compact trust fund to mitigate impacts from tribal gaming activities and provide economic benefits to eligible Arizona tribes. The fund, financed by tribal contributions under the 2021 gaming compact amendments, must be used exclusively for tribal mitigation and benefits, with strict rules preventing commingling with state funds. It requires the Department of Gaming to issue annual detailed reports showing all fund deposits, disbursements, and tribe-specific allocations to tribes, the governor, and legislative leaders. The bill also modifies event wagering licensing rules, allowing up to 10 licenses for tribes meeting specific compact requirements.