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Arizona Sports Betting Access Filling Up Fast After TwinSpires Deal

TwinSpires is the latest sportsbook to find a partner for Arizona sports betting. On Friday, the company announced its partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe, which owns and operates the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, approximately an hour and a half northeast of Phoenix. The partnership includes online and retail sportsbook access to Arizona sports betting for […] Read More

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Final Draft of Arizona Sports Betting Rules Readies Launches

The Arizona Department of Gaming released its final set of proposed Arizona sports betting rules Wednesday evening. On Friday, the ADG will host a virtual public meeting for comments on the rules for AZ sports betting and daily fantasy sports. The written comment period will stay open through Friday night. The ADG is working to meet […] Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Barstool Sportsbook Partners With Phoenix Raceway For AZ Sports Betting Access

Penn National Gaming secured Arizona sports betting access for Barstool Sportsbook through Phoenix Raceway. In a deal between NASCAR and Penn Interactive announced Wednesday, Barstool Sportsbook becomes the “exclusive sportsbook of Phoenix Raceway.” “Phoenix Raceway is a state-of-the-art entertainment destination that prides itself on delivering a best-in-class fan experience,” Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said in the statement. […] Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans

PointsBet Becomes Seventh Sportsbook With Arizona Sports Betting Access

PointsBet became the sixth sportsbook to announce an AZ sports betting access deal, with 20 licenses up for grabs. Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Arizona Sports Betting License Allocation Guidelines Released

The Arizona Department of Gaming hosted a virtual public comment meeting Friday to specifically discuss AZ sports betting license allocation. The ADG will use the discussed guidelines if there are more qualified applicants than licenses available. There are 20 available AZ sports betting licenses that include mobile and retail sportsbooks, including 10 each for the state’s professional sports teams […] Read More

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Second Round Of Comments Roll In For Arizona Sports Betting Rules

The Arizona Department of Gaming is fielding public comments on its second draft of Arizona sports betting rules, on track for Sept. 9 launch. Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Tax Rate, License Fees For AZ Sports Betting Released In New Draft

The AZ sports betting market could feature one of the more industry-friendly tax rates in the country. A second draft of rules released Friday by the Arizona Department of Gaming proposes separate tax rates for retail and mobile Arizona sports betting revenue: 8% on retail wagers 10% on mobile wagers The new draft also sets […] Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Adam Candee

WynnBet Secures Arizona Sports Betting Access With San Carlos Apache Tribe

WynnBet is making its play for Arizona sports betting market share, partnering with the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Wynn Resorts announced the partnership Friday morning. The access to the Arizona market is the 16th state in WynnBet‘s portfolio. Arizona sports betting is expected to launch Sept. 9. The state continues to progress on regulations, as the […] Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Bally’s, Phoenix Mercury Pair Up For Arizona Sports Betting

Two partners new to sports betting are coming together prior to the Arizona launch. With the planned Sept. 9 launch of Arizona sports betting, Bally’s Corp. and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury announced a partnership for market access Wednesday. The access partnership is the first for a women’s sports team, according to the release. While the deal gives […] Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2021 | | Pat Evans

First Written Comments On Arizona Sports Betting Rules Released

The Arizona Department of Gaming published the first set of written comments for a draft of Arizona sports betting rules. The comments came a little more than a week after the rules draft was released and public comment sessions were held. The public comment period closed June 21. Most of the written comments echoed the […] Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2021 | | Pat Evans