Arizona Sports Betting

Arizona Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)

In addition to the sportsbooks that went live, daily fantasy operators launched on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Despite being available in most U.S. states, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has been illegal in Arizona. This changed with the legalization of legal sports betting in the state — DFS is now allowed. 

Major DFS forces like DraftKings or FanDuel, which also have sportsbooks, are only gaining access to the market now. Often, they hold an "early movers" advantage in markets as sports betting goes live because of their DFS foothold. The competition will escalate as the market is flooded with options at once. We expect this to translate to strong offers to the sports bettor's benefit.

There are six approved daily fantasy sports operators in Arizona:

• PrizePicks
• DraftKings 
• FanDuel
• Fantasy Sports Shark
• Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC)
• Underdog Sports
• Yahoo

PrizePicks

Arizona residents can play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) through PrizePicks. The rising DFS provider offers users a quick and simple way to pick lineups containing their favorite players across a variety of sports leagues. Users pick over/under totals of players from their favorite teams like the Arizona Cardinals or the Phoenix Suns. The best part? Action has partnered with PrizePicks to provide our users with an exclusive sign-up code.

Additionally,  DFS users can play PrizePicks Pick 'Em Arena, where players can challenge one another (with similar skill levels) to earn the most points (determined by your lineups) to win!

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How to Place a Mobile Sports Bet in Arizona

Now that you know a little bit about the available sportsbooks in Arizona, it's time to make a wager. Sports fans with a mobile phone in Arizona can easily place online sports bets across any of the books detailed above. We will show you how to use BetMGM as an example:

Step 1: Choose a Legal Arizona Sportsbook

In sports betting, it's best practice to have accounts at multiple sportsbooks to get the best price on every game you bet on. This is known as "line shopping". We cover this on our Action Network YouTube channel. But one step at a time — BetMGM is a great book to start with. You can sign up with this link. Click "Register" on the site to begin the process.

Step 2: Sign Up & Verify

Fill out all the required fields for a new sports bettor in the state: full legal name, email address, home address, phone number, and date of birth. BetMGM may ask you for a driver’s license or social security number to verify your identity. These questions and details are all standard measures sportsbooks take to protect you.

Step 3: Deposit With Your Preferred Payment Method

BetMGM will take you to the deposit screen once you’ve put in your personal information. Select your payment method, then click "Deposit". Our preference is direct deposit via a bank account for speed. This way when you cash out, the money will be accessible in your checking account right away instead of being credited back to a card in a few days.

Step 4: Place an Online Sports Bet

Here’s how to place your first wager. Remember — the app or website will geo-locate you to confirm you’re actually in Arizona before you’re able to bet.

• Navigate to your desired sport (via the A-Z menu, or League Logo banner) and click the line you want to bet
• Head to your bet slip
• Select your bet type 
• Enter your bet amount
• Submit

That's it! You’ve just placed your first legal sports bet. BetMGM, and most other books, will track your wager for you on their platform so that you can check on its status during and after the contest.

Arizona Sports Betting Regulations

Arizona gives sports bettors freedom to wager with relatively few restrictions, but there are some essential regulations in place to be aware of. Sports fans can wager on a full range of bet types, including:

Arizona Sports Betting Background and Legalization Timeline

The signing of HB 2772 to the actual launch of legal sports betting was a long two-year journey. At the end of the day, though, sports betting went live on schedule despite some attempts to block the bill from moving forward along the way. Below is a complete timeline of Arizona's legalization process.

Click for Previous Arizona Sports Betting Legalization Updates

Date	Legalization Update
March 2024	Fanatics has been granted an online sports betting license in Arizona after the sportsbook partnered with the Tonto Apache Tribe. [Mar. 15]
February 2024	bet365 launches in Arizona. [Feb. 5]
August 2023	bet365 announces plans to enter the AZ sports betting market. The state approved a new license to bet365, making them the 17th operator in the state. [August 30]
July 2023	A one-month application period will be opened for three new sportsbooks in Arizona. It's been a long time, but the AGR will be opening up the remaining three online sports betting applications in August with plans to select the new operators by September. [July 5]
September 2021	Sports Betting Goes Live. As intended, Arizona launches Sept. 9 with six legal sportsbooks on day one. [The Action Network, Sept. 9]  Judge Declines to Delay Launch. The Yavapai-Prescott Tribe's motion seeking to delay sports betting's launch for constitutionality reasons is dismissed by Judge James Smith. [The Action Network, Sept. 7]   A Possible Launch-Blocking Lawsuit Didn't Gain Traction A new lawsuit was recently filed by the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe claiming that the bill legalizing sports betting in Arizona is unconstitutional. An emergency hearing was held Sept. 6, Labor Day, to address the lawsuit, but an Arizona judge dismissed the tribe's motion seeking to delay the launch of the state’s first legal sportsbooks. The Yavapai-Prescott Tribe was seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the opening, arguing the legislation enacting sportsbooks violated the state constitution. The judge determined the tribe’s lawsuit did not merit the temporary restraining order as the case continues through the legal system. Though legal challenges are not yet over for Arizona sportsbooks — and the judge has indicated an appeal is likely — the decision is a strong indication the lawsuit will not ultimately prevail. Claim summary: An Illegal Amendment Made. The Yavapai-Prescott Tribe claims HB 2772 Violates the "Voter Protection Act" by illegally amending a 2002 voter initiative (Prop 202) that authorized tribal gambling in Arizona by allowing non-tribal groups to have gambling operations without asking voters to weigh in. Unfair Licensing Practice for Tribes. The Yavapai-Prescott Tribe also claims tribes are at a disadvantage with the current law's structure. Arizona has 22 tribes, and up to 19 qualifying tribal applicants, but only 10 tribal licenses are available (a deficit, and notably the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe was not granted licensing). However, there are 10 licenses for Professional teams with only nine qualifying teams or events (a surplus for fully commercial entities). Key parties involved: Judge: Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Smith Plaintiff: The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe is represented by Nicole Simmons, of Quarles & Brady LLP Defendant: Gov. Doug Ducey is represented by Anni Foster, General Counsel Arizona sportsbooks continued as planned for Sept. 9's launch. However, the legal pushback on licensing is not over yet. Full claim documentation is available here.
August 2021	Preregistration Begins. As of Aug. 28, licensed sportsbooks began sign-ups and the DFS industry becomes legal. [AZ Gaming's Official Calendar, Aug. 28]  Licenses are Announced. The Arizona Department of Gaming announced 18 approved licenses. [The Action Network, Aug. 27] Lawsuits May Block Launch.Two lawsuits were filed that contest the constitutionality of HB 2772, with the potential to delay launch timelines.[The Judicial Branch of Arizona, Aug. 27] Four Books Confirmed. PENN Entertainment Sportsbook, BetMGM, DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook are confirmed as approved in Arizona.[Aug. 26] Caesars Partners with Fiesta Bowl. Caesars and the Fiesta Bowl Organization (a college bowl game) announce a partnership to capitalize on passionate CFB fans.[Fiesta Bowl Org, Aug. 23] Betfred Partners. Betfred announces a partnership with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.[AP News, Aug. 11] BetMGM & NFL Cardinals. BetMGM announces a partnership with the NFL Cardinals & Gila River Hotels & Casinos. [PR Newswire, Aug. 9]
July 2021	TwinSpires Makes a Deal. TwinSpires partners with the Tonto Apache Tribe. [TwinSpires Press Release, July 30]  Rules are Locked in. The state's sports betting rules are finalized. [AZ Gaming.Gov, July 26] PENN Entertainment Links with Phoenix Raceway. PENN Entertainment and Phoenix Raceway (NASCAR) announce a planned alignment.  [NASCAR Press Release, July 21]  PointsBet Partners. PointsBet partners with the Yavapi-Apache Nation to approach entering the market. [PR Newswire Release, July 20]  Tax and License Details Ready. Regulators released a proposed tax rate and license fee structure within the second draft of sports betting rules. In-person bets would be taxed at 8% and mobile wagers at 10%. Initial licenses cost $850,000. [AZ Gaming.Gov, July 2]
June 2021	Comments Gathered & Released. The ADG allowed for a public comment period and then state regulators released public comments. [AZ Gaming.Gov, June 28]  Draft Rules Ready. A draft of the rules is released to allow for public comment. [Arizona Department of Gaming, June 17]  September Launch Set. The Arizona Department of Gaming indicates plans to launch Sept. 9, 2021. [iGaming Business North America, June 2]
May 2021	Tribal Compact Approved. The U.S. Department of the Interior approves the state’s new tribal compact critical to sports betting going live. [CDC Gaming Report, May 26]
April 2021	Sports Betting & DFS is Deemed Legal. Sports betting, DFS and keno become legal via a signature from Gov. Doug Ducey on  HB2772. [American Indian Policy Institute, April 15]  Senate Approves, Sends for Signature. The Arizona Senate approves a sports betting bill, HB2772, and sends it to the governor’s desk for his signature. [TrackBill, April 12]
March 2021	House of Representatives Approves. The Arizona House of Representatives approves HB2772. The Arizona Senate now needs to determine which bill (between HB2772 and SB1749) to proceed with. [TrackBill, March 5]
January 2021	Gov. Ducey Supports. Gov. Doug Ducey indicates support of sports betting as a means to revitalize the economy in his State of the State Address. [Office of the Governor, Jan. 11]
February 2020	Sports Betting Bills 2.0 Begin. Two Arizona lawmakers introduce Bill SB1525 proposing sports betting to the state. The bill proposed allowing tribes to offer sports betting away from their physical reservations, which may be better for bettors — but is potentially a violation of tribal gaming rules. [AZ Senate Documentation, Feb. 4]

Latest Sports News in Arizona:

• The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to the Dodgers after Paul Sewald blew his first save of the season in the bottom of the 9th inning. Despite taking a 5-4 lead on Joc Pederson's solo home run in the top of the 9th, the D-backs couldn't hold on as the Dodgers rallied for two runs with two outs to win the game. The loss overshadowed a strong offensive performance from the D-backs, including Christian Walker's game-tying home run in the 4th inning and Ketel Marte's go-ahead RBI single in the 7th.

• The Phoenix Mercury fell to a 9-10 season record after a disappointing 83-72 defeat against the Connecticut Sun. Despite Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper each contributing 21 points, the absence of Diana Taurasi and Rebecca Allen proved costly for the Mercury. The team's struggles from beyond the arc and failure to mount a late comeback resulted in their second straight loss.

Upcoming Sports Events in Arizona

• The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Dodger Stadium. This matchup features two of the division's top teams, with both looking to gain ground in the tight NL West race.
  
  
• The Phoenix Mercury will face off against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, in a key Western Conference WNBA matchup. The Mercury, currently fourth in the West, look to improve their position against a Wings team that has been battling injuries and poor form. This game could have significant implications for both teams' playoff aspirations.

Pro Sports Teams

Sports fans in Arizona have several pro and collegiate teams to bet on including the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Wildcats, and the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Betting Arizona

Arizona Cardinals and BetMGM

The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2024-25 season under head coach Jonathan Gannon's second season with the team. The addition of rookie running back Marvin Harrison Jr. should give a boost to the Cards' offense. The Cards play their home games at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. BetMGM's massive retail sportsbook is located in the stadium as another option for fans.

Arizona Cardinals Odds

NBA Betting Arizona

Phoenix Suns and FanDuel

The Phoenix Suns are entering the 2024-2025 NBA season under championship head coach Mike Budenholzer after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs last season. If healthy, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal can make a deep playoff run and contend for the first NBA title in franchise history.

The team is partnered with FanDuel and offers a luxury sportsbook experience in the Footprint Area.

Phoenix Suns Odds 

MLB Betting Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks and Caesars Sportsbook

The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to have a successful 2024 season under the guidance of manager Torey Lovullo after their surprising World Series appearance last season. With offseason additions Eugenio Suárez Jr. and Joc Pederson to bolster their strength behind NL rookie of the year Corbin Carroll, Zac Gallen, and Merrill Kelly, the D-backs have a bright future ahead.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Caesars Sportsbook have an existing long-term partnership in place, offering fans the ability to place their bets at the Caesars location adjacent to Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks Odds 

MLB Game Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Below is a selection of odds for the upcoming MLB game: Updated July 4, 2024 - Odds Provided by BetMGM  - Subject to Change

NHL Betting Arizona

 Arizona Coyotes — Now named the Utah Hockey Club

The Arizona Coyotes finished the 2023-24 NHL season with a record of 36-41-5 record and seventh in the NHL Central Division. Head Coach André Tourigny and the team went on a run too late in the season and ended up missing the playoffs. The Coyotes just wrapped up playing their final season at the Mullett Arena before suspending operations as a franchise and being moved to Utah under the temporary name, "Utah Hockey Club." The new owner, Ryan Smith, made a deal with the NHL to bring the troubled Coyotes franchise (players, picks, etc.) over to Salt Lake City for their inaugural 2024-25 season at the Delta Center. 

For now, the Coyotes have suspended their operations until their ownership can secure a new arena in Arizona by 2029. 

Arizona Coyotes Odds

PGA Betting Arizona

TPC Scottsdale and DraftKings

DraftKings and The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) are partnered and provide online sports betting at TPC Scottsdale, where the Waste Management Phoenix Open is held.

PGA Golf Odds

WNBA Betting Arizona

Phoenix Mercury and Bally Bet

The Phoenix Mercury entered the 2024 WNBA season with a new head coach, Nate Tibbetts. After finishing with the league-worst 9-31 record last season, the Mercury overhauled their roster during the offseason and added Kahleah Copper, Natasha Cloud, and rookies Bella Murekatete and Desi-Rae Young. Hopefully their new roster additions and current veterans can result in a much better 2024 season.

Bally Bet's deal with the Phoenix Mercury is the first partnership between a professional women's team and a sports betting operator.

WNBA Odds

NASCAR Betting Arizona

Phoenix Raceway and ESPN BET Sportsbook

ESPN BET Sportsbook is partnered with NASCAR and the Phoenix Raceway. Plans for a retail betting facility at the track are already in the works, and ambitions to increase sports bettor participation in NASCAR races are a marketing challenge ESPN BET is tasked with.

NASCAR Odds

IFL Betting Arizona

Arizona Rattlers and BetRivers

The Arizona Rattlers and head coach Kevin Guy have some high expectations heading into the 2024 season after their playoff appearance last year.

The Arizona Rattlers are partnered with the BetRivers brand and play their home games at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix.

College Sports Teams

There are just four colleges in Arizona that field Division I athletics programs, but only two have a football team that competes at the FBS level. 

Arizona Wildcats Football 

The Arizona Wildcats enter the 2024 season with new head coach Brent Brennan. The Cats play in the Big 12 Conference as they aim to capitalize on their 10 wins from last year.

The Wildcats play their home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.

Arizona Wildcats Odds

Arizona State Sun Devils Football 

Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils enter the 2024 football season after their inaugural and disappointing season in the Big 12 Conference. 

ASU plays its home games at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Arizona State Sun Devils Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college football in Arizona:

• College Football Betting Tips for Profitability
• College Football Betting Tips on Fading the Public
• Check out our expert team with College Football Picks and real-time College Football Odds

College Basketball Betting in Arizona

Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team and head coach Tommy Lloyd head into the new season in the Big 12 Conference after exiting the Pac-12.

The Cats play their home games at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson.

Arizona Wildcats Odds

Arizona State Sun Devils Men's Basketball

The Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team and head coach Bobby Hurley enter the 2024 season after a surprising 14-18 record last season.

The Sun Devils play home games at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.

Arizona State Sun Devils Odds

Grand Canyon Antelopes Men's Basketball

The Grand Canyon Antelopes and head coach Bryce Drew are looking to contend for the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) tournament title after a strong outing (24-12) last season.

The Antelopes play home games at GCU Arena in Phoenix.

Grand Canyon Antelopes Odds

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Men's Basketball 

Shane Burcar and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball team are expected to make some noise in the Big Sky Conference this season after showing some potential last year.

The Lumberjacks host their home games at the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet with insight on college basketball in Arizona:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments

Other Sporting Events in Arizona

Arizona has a few notable events that extend beyond its in-state teams for sports fans and bettors alike to enjoy, including:

Fiesta Bowl (CFB) — Partnered with Caesars

This is an NCAA-certified college football game that has been held annually since 1971. The Fiesta Bowl is sponsored by Playstation and is held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. It is one of the New Year's Six bowl games and serves as a semifinal in the College Football Playoffs every three years. Iowa State is the defending Fiesta Bowl champion after defeating Oregon, 34-17. This year, a new element will be at play — a Caesars Sportsbook partnership and on-site betting opportunities.

Guaranteed Rate Bowl (CFB)

Held annually since 1989, the Guaranteed Rate Bowl is now a postseason matchup between the Big Ten and Big 12 through the 2025-26 season. The Guaranteed Rate Bowl is held at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Arizona Bowl (CFB)

The Arizona Bowl is an NCAA-certified college football game that has been held annually since 2015. The postseason event is sponsored by Offerpad and features teams from the Mountain West and Mid-American Conference. The bowl is held at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.

Waste Management Phoenix Open (Golf) — Partnered with DraftKings

The Phoenix Open is a tournament held at TPC Scottsdale. It has been played annually since 1932 and is referred to as the Greatest Show on Grass. The course stretches 7,266 yards with a par of 71 and consists of a 7.3 million prize fund. Brooks Koepka took home the 2021 Phoenix Open with a 19-under par finish, his second time winning the event.

Instacart 500 (NASCAR)

Part of the NASCAR Cup Series, the Instacart 500 is held annually at Phoenix Raceway. This race is 312 laps, beginning in 2005. Martin Truex Jr. is the defending Instacart 500 champion, finishing the race in 3 hours and 20 seconds.

Arizona Responsible Gambling

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• Learn about Arizona's Self-Exclusion Program