General Population Survey and Analysis of Problem Gambling in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Gaming has awarded contract CTR078836 to Problem Gambling Solutions Inc., a contractor based in Portland, Oregon, for a comprehensive problem gambling prevalence study. The contract, valued at $119,400, will be executed over a one-year period from September 25, 2025, to September 25, 2026. The project involves conducting a probability-based panel survey of Arizona's general population to assess gambling behaviors, attitudes, knowledge, and awareness of problem gambling services.

The contract is structured into four distinct milestones: the first milestone at $29,400 focuses on developing and testing the survey instrument; the second milestone at $30,000 involves collecting approximately 1,000 completed surveys from Arizona residents aged 18 and older; the third milestone at $30,000 is dedicated to analyzing survey data and producing a technical report; and the fourth milestone at $30,000 will generate a summary findings report. Problem Gambling Solutions Inc. will subcontract with AmeriSpeak for the panel survey component, with the final report scheduled for delivery by May 2026. Invoicing will occur upon the completion of each milestone, ensuring a structured and measurable approach to the research project.