Sports
August 10, 2021
Arizona Cardinals, BetMGM Partner for Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium
The NFL is entering a completely new era, as are all sports leagues around the world. Despite their intrinsic connection, sports and sports betting have been forced to maintain their distance for decades, but not anymore. Sports leagues and teams are constantly partnering with sportsbooks in the new sports betting paradigm, and the Arizona Cardinals […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
TwinSpires Targets Arizona Market Access with the Tonto Apache
Horse racing and online wagering brand TwinSpires announced it entered into a partnership deal with the Tonto Apache Tribe to seek entry into the recently legalized sport betting market in Arizona. Targeting Retail and Online Sports Betting The partnership between the brand owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the tribe behind the Mazatzal Hotel […]
Industry
July 27, 2021
Arizona Confirms Launch of Sports Betting Ahead of NFL Season
September 9 will be huge for all residents in Arizona because, not only is the NFL season starting, but gaming officials in the state have confirmed that sports betting will go live as of that day. According to the Arizona Department of Gaming, the rules for fantasy sports and event betting have been submitted to […]
Business
July 22, 2021
Penn Interactive Signs Deal with NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway
Penn Interactive, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, became the latest gambling operator to secure market access in Arizona after a multi-year deal with NASCAR. Boost Fan Experience The online gaming arm of Penn National acquired market access into Arizona via a deal with NASCAR, which made the Barstool Sportsbook betting brand of the company […]
Sports
July 20, 2021
PointsBet Secures Arizona Market Access with Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
Arizona will soon welcome a new sportsbook with PointsBet tying up an exclusive 10-year sports gambling partnership with Cliff Castle Casino Hotel. PointsBet Makes Foray into Burgeoning Arizonian Sports Betting Market Australian sportsbook PointsBet is stepping up its expansion efforts in the US as its PointsBet Arizona LLC subsidiary entered into an exclusive strategic agreement with Cliff Castle […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
Arizona Regulator Issued Criteria for License Allocation
As the official launch date of sports betting in the biggest state in the West that legalized wagering to date is fast approaching, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) came up with a new set of criteria for granting licenses. Criteria Proposal The ADG released the new set of license criteria in a 2-page document […]
Casino
July 13, 2021
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Opens After 15 Months of Closure
Arizona’s Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort opens its doors with severe restrictions after 15 months of closure. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Reopens After More Than a Year The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, the Navajo Nation’s largest gaming property, located in Arizona, has reopened after 15 months of being closed due to the COVID-19 […]
Industry
July 5, 2021
WynnBET Plans Arizona Market Access, Regulator Updates Rules
Last Friday, WynnBET announced that it inked a new partnership with the San Carlos Apache Tribe for market access in Arizona. While regulatory approval is still pending, on the same day, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) unveiled an updated version of the draft rules on sports wagering in the state. WynnBET Teams up with […]
Business
July 1, 2021
Bally’s Strikes Groundbreaking Deal with WNBA Phoenix Mercury
Bally’s Corporation, an omnichannel gaming and entertainment services provider, signed a long-term deal with Phoenix Mercury to mark its first market entry via a professional women’s sports team. Exclusive Sports Betting Partner The 15-year agreement between Bally’s and the member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Phoenix Mercury covers team sponsorship and partnership in […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Another Casino in Phoenix Will Open Doors in 2 Years
A new casino in Phoenix could open doors in the next two years as the industry continues to expand rapidly in Arizona. Gila River’s Fourth Casino May Open Doors in Two Years In the next two years, another casino will open its doors in Arizona, the state with one of the largest gaming industries in […]