Casino
March 19, 2026
Arizona Steps Up: First State to File Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
First-of-its-kind: Arizona has taken an important step in the ongoing clash over prediction markets, filing criminal charges against a federally regulated platform. “No Company Gets to Decide for Itself” In a surprising move, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office has filed 20 misdemeanor counts against Kalshi. The Office is accusing the company of […]
Prediction Markets
March 16, 2026
Arizona Says Prediction Markets Don’t Play by the Rules
Arizona is aiming for prediction market platforms, joining the ranks of numerous other jurisdictions across the United States that have done the same thing. Suzanne Trainor, who works with the Arizona Department of Gaming, has argued that prediction markets fail to acknowledge the need for stronger responsible gaming measures, she argues. Arizona’s Gaming Department Once […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Arizona Charlie’s Casinos Dish Out $2.2M in Jackpots in January
Arizona Charlie’s casino properties in the Copper State produced numerous jackpot winners during January, with the properties paying out a total of $2,295,642. The payouts were granted across slots, bingo, and video poker, the cornerstone of the Arizona Charlie’s properties’ gaming experience. The properties, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder and Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, paid out a total […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
Arizona Eyes Betting Tax Hike, But Only for the Top Dogs
Arizona is considering a betting tax hike, following a broader trend in America and beyond. Unlike many other markets, however, the state is eyeing an increased tax only for the largest sportsbooks. Arizona Considers a Tiered Tax Format Under Governor Katie Hobbs’s proposed budget for 2027, Arizona could introduce a tiered structure to betting taxes, […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
Crypto.com Folds Prediction Markets in Several States
Crypto.com has sounded a retreat from several markets, one of which is notably Arizona. After the Arizona Department of Gaming issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company and further went after Underdog, cautioning it against offering prediction markets with Crypto.com, there has been a realignment of the latter’s efforts to maintain a presence in sports […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Analyst Examines Underdog’s Arizona License Loss, Says DraftKings & FanDuel Are Safe
An analyst for Citizens has examined the recent revocation of Underdog’s fantasy sports license in Arizona and weighed in on a pressing industry question – Could other operators also be in danger? Underdog Lost Its License Due to Prediction Markets Deal For context, Underdog was recently deprived of its fantasy license in Arizona due to […]
Lottery
November 26, 2025
Arizona Lottery Player Wins $12.8M Jackpot from The Pick
A lucky player in Arizona has won a huge prize just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. The lucky ticket awarded the fortunate lottery enthusiast with a prize of $12.8 million. The Prize Comes Just in Time for the Holidays According to the Arizona Lottery, a player in Scottsdale won the latest jackpot […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Arizona Man Arrested at Isleta Casino Selling 10,000 Fentanyl Pills
A man was arrested and could go to jail for life after attempting to sell thousands of fentanyl pills. According to the US Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico, in September 2025, 35-year-old D.A.H., Jr. started messaging an undercover agent from the Isleta Police Department on Facebook about the sale of thousands of fentanyl pills. […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Arizona’s September Betting Report Outlines Mixed Results
The Arizona Department of Gaming has published its latest monthly sports wagering report, highlighting a decrease in revenue despite a double-digit increase in sports betting handle. The department added that, in September, the market continued to be dominated by FanDuel. Arizona’s Recorded Strong Handle, Weaker Revenue According to the Department of Gaming, sports betting […]
