On April 15, 2021, a bill to legalize sports betting in Arizona passed and was signed into law. This means that Arizona will become the latest state to embrace legalized sports betting.
A bill to legalize Arizona online sports betting first surfaced in 2019, but it did not have enough support needed to be pushed through. One of the biggest obstacles came from the state’s tribes who were not too keen on the idea of sharing their gambling revenues.
The landscape changed drastically after the COVID-19 pandemic started. This led to increased unemployment and a significant reduction in revenues at tribal casinos. The legalization of Arizona online sports betting was viewed as a way to boost revenues as it has done in many other states.
New Arizona sports betting legislation was drafted and introduced early in 2021. Despite having the support of the public and the state’s tribes, the road to legalized Arizona online sports betting faced some obstacles and problems, but a few months later, the proposed legislation was signed into law in mid-April.
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Legal Sports Betting in Arizona
Sports gambling in Arizona is now legal. While several other states have taken a year or more to get the ball rolling, it appears that AZ sports betting sites will start launching on September 9, 2021. This conveniently coincides with the start of the 2021-22 NFL season.
One of the things that facilitated such quick implementation was Arizona’s tribal compact already having been approved by the federal government. The legislation allows for 20 online bookmakers and 20 retail sports betting outlets. Ten of those licenses will be allocated to professional sports organizations in Arizona while the other ten will be awarded to the tribes.
Eight of the ten sports entities have already been decided on. They and their betting partners are:
- Phoenix Suns – FanDuel
- Arizona Cardinals – BetMGM
- TPC Scottsdale – DraftKings
- Arizona Diamondbacks – William Hill
- Arizona Rattlers – Rush Street Interactive
- NASCAR – Penn National Gaming
- Phoenix Mercury – Bally’s
- Arizona Coyotes – TBA
All 10 licenses for the state’s tribes have also been awarded. The tribes and their partners are:
- Fort Mojave Indian Tribe – SuperBook Sports
- San Carlos Apache Tribe – WynnBet
- Hualapai Tribe – Golden Nugget
- Quechan Tribe – Unibet
- Tonto Apache Tribe – Churchill Downs
- San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe – Digital Gaming Corp.
- Navajo Nation – TBA
- Tohono O’odham Nation – TBA
- Ak-Chin Community – TBA
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation – TBA
Arizona Online Sports Betting Bill – Timeline
Here is a brief recap of the timeline for legal Arizona online sports betting.
September 2021 – Online sports betting in Arizona officially kicks off.
As of September 9, Arizona betting enthusiasts can legally place sports wagers online and at retail sportsbooks. To place wagers with Arizona legal sports betting sites, you must be within Arizona’s borders and at least 21 years old.
August 2021 – On August 27, the Arizona Department of Gaming announced the recipients of 18 sportsbook licenses. Then, on August 28, Arizona online sports betting sites started accepting account registration.
July 2021 – Regulators release their proposed tax rates and licensing fees. They also turn their attention to license allocation and start accepting applications for gambling licenses. Meanwhile, the first operators and tribes form partnership deals.
June 2021 – The Arizona Department of Gaming makes an official announcement stating that legal Arizona sports betting will launch on September 9, 2021.
May 2021 – The US Department of the Interior approves Arizona’s tribal compact, which clears a crucial hurdle.
April 2021 – HB 2772 gets the approval of the Arizona Senate and is sent to Gov. Ducey’s desk for signing. He signed off on it on April 15, 2021.
March 2021 – Arizona’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves HB 2772. However, the upper chamber considered its own newly drafted proposal which meant that a decision had to be made regarding which proposed legislation was best.
January 2021 – During his State of the State address, Governor Doug Ducey shows his support for legal Arizona online sports betting.
February 2020 – Bill SB1525 is introduced in an attempt to legalize Arizona sports betting.
Arizona Online Sports Betting Sites
While there will be a few more online destinations for sports betting in AZ, we know that the following operators are ready to go.
- Bally Bet – Arizona will become the third state to have BallyBet. It is currently available in Iowa and Colorado.
- Barstool Sportsbook – Barstool Sportsbook is now operating in Colorado, New Jersey, Indian, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Fall of 2021 is a realistic time for Barstool Sportsbook to launch in Arizona .
- BetMGM Sportsbook – BetMGM is one of the biggest sportsbook operators in the United States. Arizona is the 15th state to launch a BetMGM Sportsbook.
- Caesars Sportsbook – Caesars has made some big moves recently including their acquisition of William Hill’s North American assets. Including Arizona, Caesars Sportsbook is live in 11 states plus Washington D.C.
- DraftKings Sportsbook – Another big name in legalized sports betting, DraftKings Sportsbook is now available in 13 states.
- FanDuel Sportsbook – A pioneer of online sports gambling in the United States, FanDuel Sports is open for business in 12 states.
- WynnBET – Including Arizona, WynnBET has set up shop in seven states with more to come.
The following Arizona bookmakers will launch in the near future:
- Betfred – One of the largest international brands is making a splash on the American sports betting scene.
- Digital Gaming – A smaller operator with big ambitions, Digital Gaming offers a fresh online betting experience.
- Golden Nugget Sportsbook – Golden Nugget is a leader in casino entertainment and is about to launch sportsbooks in several states including Arizona.
- SuperBook Sports – Currently operating in New Jersey, Nevada, and Illinois, RuperBook Sports appears destined to soon launch in Arizona.
- TwinSpires Sportsbook – The TwinSpires brand is quickly gaining traction as it continues to expand its operations. Their Arizona launch is right around the corner.
- Unibet – Unibet is another huge international operator that has successfully expanded into the American market. A partnership with the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe opens the door to the Arizona market.
Arizona Sports Betting FAQ
Learn more about Arizona sports betting with our pre-answered commonly asked questions.
