Casino
October 19, 2021
A New Proposal Calls for an Indoor Smoking Ban at Navajo Casinos
In light of the ongoing pandemic across the US, smoke-free casino floors have been a hot topic. While anti-smoking organizations have urged casinos to ban smoking for decades, now, it seems that they may finally have a chance to achieve that. With that in mind, a new proposal calls for a ban on smoking within […]
Business
September 22, 2021
PayNearMe Approved in Arizona, Launches with Barstool Sportsbook
Payment processing company PayNearMe is now officially licensed to operate in Arizona and has launched with Barstool Sportsbook. Launching in Arizona as New States Await PayNearMe has been granted an official license to operate in Arizona. The payment platform provider, which focuses on assisting iGaming companies in regulated gaming markets to conduct payments, received an […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Arizona Tribe Continues Legal Fight against Sports Betting in the State
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe already lost round one of its legal fight against the state of Arizona, but it isn’t giving up. The tribe isn’t happy with the way new gaming compacts were created in the state and, in particular, how they led to the legalization of sports betting. It tried to get a judge […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Scientific Games and Design Works Gaming Sign Content Deal
Global supplier of gaming technology Scientific Games (SG) announced today a new business partnership that will enhance its online casino games portfolio in North America. Enhance Product Offering Scientific Games and Design Works Gaming (DWG) reached a 3-year exclusive agreement that will see a wide range of the Arizona-based DWG game portfolio rolled out across […]
Casino
September 13, 2021
Kindred Partners with the Quechan Tribe for Unibet Launch in Arizona
Kindred-owned sportsbook Unibet has launched sports betting in Arizona, thanks to a 10-year partnership between Kindred and the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. This marks the sixth state where the sportsbook is operational. Unibet Goes Live in Arizona Bettors in Arizona can already use the mobile Unibet sportsbook app just in time for the National Football League. […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
BetMGM Launches in Arizona on Time for NFL Opening Week
BetMGM has broken ground in Arizona to mark the 15th market in which the sports betting operator has gone live and right on time for the NFL’s first week. The launch, which took place last week, marks BetMGM’s continuous efforts to be recognized as a leading brand in the sports betting space and create a platform […]
Sports
September 13, 2021
FanDuel Launches in Arizona, Sets up Retail and Online Betting
FanDuel officially launched in Arizona last week, with the popular sportsbook bringing its full suite of betting products online. Along with the dedicated sportsbook, FanDuel introduced the horse racing wagering platform TVG. FanDuel is also bringing a retail experience with the Phoenix Suns’ home arena, Footprint Center, marking a first-of-its-kind partnership where the sportsbook is integrated directly into the sports facility. […]
Sports
September 10, 2021
DraftKings Sportsbook Hits Arizona’s Fresh Betting Market
American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator DraftKings has launched its sportsbook offerings in Arizona, joining the other operators who are already capitalizing on the state’s freshly legalized sports betting market. DraftKings Joins Arizona’s New Sports Betting Market Arizona sports betting went live just a few days ago and saw several licensed operators […]
Legal
September 7, 2021
Sports Betting to Launch in Arizona Despite Yavapai-Prescott Opposition
A win for gambling in Arizona as the state will see sports betting launched, despite opposition from the local Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. This was officially ruled by Maricopa County Superior Court’s judge James Smith. Arizona is Moving on With Sports Betting The lawsuit from the Yavapai-Prescott targets Governor Doug Ducey and the director of the Department of Gaming. The initial conflict came […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
A Ruling on Sports Betting’s Future in Arizona Takes Place Today
The launch of sports betting in Arizona will hopefully not be delayed, as a judge in Maricopa County waits to listen to arguments in a key case. James Smith, a Superior Court Judge, set an evidentiary hearing that will take place today in the lawsuit against the head of the Department of Gaming, Ted Vogt, […]