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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).

Arizona Department of Gaming to Accept Applications for Event Wagering Licenses

On June 7, 2024, ADG announced 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 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 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106.

Questions?

View our Event Wagering License FAQ list or view our Event Wagering Operator License Fact Sheet.

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