Sports betting revenue and handle in Arizona increased year-on-year during May as FanDuel remained the state’s leading operator by some distance. Total spending on sports betting in May hit $568.5m (£441.3m/€523.8m)., according the Arizona Department of Gaming report. This is 25.9% more than in Arizona last May, but 13.4% behind April’s total this year. Of all wagers placed...
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Arizona Coyotes lose chance at new arena site. Does this affect wagering license?
The Arizona Coyotes – currently an NHL team in name only – late Friday announced that the state cancelled a land auction on property targeted for a new arena. Without players or a place to play, can the Coyotes keep their event wagering license? There does not currently appear to be a clear answer to...
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Arizona Dept. of Gaming opens new event wagering application window
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) will accept event wagering applications July 8-19, the agency announced Friday (7 June). The application window will close at 5 p.m. local time on the 19th. There are 17 operators currently live in the state, and state law allows for up to 20 digital platforms. The ADG will consider...
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Calls to Arizona gambling hotline increase as sports betting grows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Whether you’re watching live sports events or hanging near popular areas like Footprint Center, it’s clear sports betting has become prominent in the Valley. But it’s not all big wins. Since sports betting was legalized in Arizona back in 2021, calls to the 1-800-NEXT-STEP gambling hotline have risen sharply, according to the...