Betting in Arizona

Arizona opened the door to online sports betting and stepped in full-throttle. After passing HB 2772 in April 2021, the Grand Canyon State legalized both retail and online sports betting, and by September 9, 2021 the first online sportsbooks were live.

The market is regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), which works with tribal casinos and professional sports venues under a licensing structure that allows up to 20 licensees - split evenly between tribes and teams. Operators must therefore partner with a tribal casino or professional sports venue in-state.

Major national brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and others are active in the state, giving Arizona bettors access to deep markets, mobile apps, and full sportsbook features.

Since launching in late 2021, the Grand Canyon State has raced past early adopters to become one of the fastest-growing wagering markets in the country. The results speak volumes: in 2024 alone Arizona recorded over $7.9 billion in total handle with gross gaming revenue hitting approximately $708 million, up roughly 27% from the year before. 

Online casinos are still off-limits in Arizona, and unlike some states, there hasn’t been any real legislative momentum toward changing that.

• Online Sportsbooks
• Social/Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
• DFS Traditional
• DFS Pick'Em
• Prediction Markets
• Social/Sweepstakes Casinos
• Online Casinos

Unfamiliar with some of these betting formats? Read our beginner's guide to all type of legal betting in the US.

Arizona’s betting landscape looks straightforward at first glance, but the ecosystem is much broader once you account for everything operating outside the traditional sportsbook lane.

To keep things clear, we track and verify every platform that is legally available in Arizona - from licensed mobile sportsbooks to fantasy operators and federally compliant sweepstakes and prediction markets.

Below is the most accurate, up-to-date list of every place where Arizonans can legally bet, trade, or make picks, with each platform vetted and confirmed by our team for compliance and legitimacy.

Arizona has grown into one of the most active sports betting markets in the West.

Since launching online wagering in 2021, the state has seen steady growth, consistent innovation, and a fan base that quickly embraced online betting as its primary way to play. But there’s a lot more to Arizona’s betting landscape than just sportsbook apps.

Below, we’ve gathered a set of essential facts and surprising insights - from the laws that shape how Arizonans can place bets to the unique dynamics that make the Grand Canyon State one of the most distinctive and fast-evolving betting markets in the country.