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Event Wagering License Notice

In 2021, the State legalized event wagering and directed the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) to adopt rules and act as the primary regulator and enforcement body for event wagering and fantasy sports contests.

The enabling legislation allowed for a maximum of 20 event wagering operator licenses in the state, with 10 reserved for Arizona Tribes and 10 reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7) (link is external).

Arizona Department of Gaming to Accept Applications for Event Wagering Licenses

On June 7, 2024, ADG announced (link is external) that it will begin accepting applications for available event wagering licenses, which include no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises. See below for a detailed timeline including notable dates for prospective applicants.

Announcement of Event Wagering Operator Licenses

On August 2, 2024, ADG announced (link is external) that it had allocated an event wagering operator license to Plannatech as the designee for the San Carlos Apache Tribal Gaming Enterprise, as well as allocated an event wagering operator license to Sporttrade as the designee for the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation,pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 (link is external) and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106 (link is external).

Questions?

View our Event Wagering License FAQ list (link is external) or view our Event Wagering Operator License Fact Sheet (link is external).

You can also send us an email at publicaffairs@azgaming.gov

Click here to view past Event Wagering Operator Allocation Periods (link is external).