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Arizona Sports Betting Suit From Yavapai-Prescott Tribe Seeks To Block Licenses

The Sept. 9 launch of Arizona sports betting could be in jeopardy because of a lawsuit filed Thursday in Phoenix. The Yavapai-Prescott Tribe sued Gov. Doug Ducey, as well as Arizona Department of Gaming director Ted Vogt, in Maricopa County Superior Court. Attorneys Luis Ochoa and Nicole Simmons of Quarles and Brady LLP asked the […] Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2021 | | Adam Candee

Four Sportsbooks Confirm AZ Sports Betting License Approval

BetMGM and DraftKings Sportsbook are the latest operators to acknowledge receiving an AZ sports betting license for a planned Sept. 9 launch. BetMGM receiving a license is not exactly unexpected, of course. The sportsbook is partnered with two significant Arizona businesses: Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the NFL‘s Arizona Cardinals. “It is an exciting […] Read More

Posted on: August 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

FanDuel Sportsbook Gets Approval For Arizona Sports Betting

FanDuel will be among the first sportsbooks when Arizona sports betting launches Sept. 9. FanDuel Sportsbook was approved for daily fantasy sports and sports betting in Arizona, according to a company spokesperson. The sportsbook announced a partnership with the Phoenix Suns and will open a sportsbook at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. The Arizona Department of […] Read More

Posted on: August 24, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Caesars Inks ‘First Of Its Kind’ Sportsbook Deal With Fiesta Bowl In Arizona

Caesars is reinforcing its sports betting push in Arizona via a groundbreaking partnership with the college football Fiesta Bowl. Read More

Posted on: August 23, 2021 | | Brad Allen

More Qualified Tribes Than Available AZ Sports Betting Licenses

State regulators have a tough job ahead with less than a month to go until the Sept. 9 launch of AZ sports betting. With 16 tribal applications, the Arizona Department of Gaming determined there were more qualified applicants than the 10 Arizona sports betting licenses available for tribes. The application period closed Aug. 9 and the […] Read More

Posted on: August 18, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Betfred Gains AZ Sports Betting Access With Tribal Partnership

Betfred is looking to get a piece of the AZ sports betting market. On Wednesday, Betfred Sports announced a partnership with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Through the partnership, Betfred will seek a license for mobile sports betting in Arizona. They also plan a retail sportsbook for the We-Ko-Pa […] Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Pat Evans

MaximBet Lands Arizona Sports Betting Access With White Mountain Apache

MaximBet plans to be among the first wave of sportsbooks in the Arizona sports betting market. On Thursday, MaximBet announced a deal with the White Mountain Apache Tribe to offer sports betting in Arizona. The state is on track to launch sports betting Sept. 9. “This partnership will unlock a very important new revenue stream and […] Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Pat Evans

More Applicants Than Licenses For Hot Arizona Sports Betting Market

There are more applicants than licenses to go around for Arizona sports betting. The Arizona Department of Gaming received 25 applications, according to a statement Wednesday. AZ sports betting rules established 20 licenses, including 10 for sports organizations and 10 for gaming tribes. The ADG closed the initial two-week application period Monday to stay on track for […] Read More

Posted on: August 11, 2021 | | Pat Evans

US Newcomer BlueBet Gets AZ Sports Betting Access

Australia-listed BlueBet is new to the US, hopefully getting a taste of the Southwest first with an AZ sports betting agreement. The sportsbook operator partnered with the Colorado River Indian Tribes and the BlueWater casino. There are 20 total licenses available in Arizona. The state’s professional teams and venues, and gaming tribes get 10 licenses […] Read More

Posted on: August 9, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

First NFL Stadium Sportsbook To Arrive In AZ Sports Betting Market

BetMGM has its AZ sports betting partners and they come with a super weekend on the horizon. On Monday, BetMGM announced it will enter the Arizona sports betting market through partnerships with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and Gila River Hotels & Casinos. The partners plan to open a sportsbook at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, which […] Read More

Posted on: August 9, 2021 | | Pat Evans