States / Arizona / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Arizona?
Yes. In Arizona, online and in-person sports betting are legal (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online and in-person betting launched Sep 9, 2021. Operators pay 10% AGR in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Sep 9, 2021 | Competitive | Statewide mobile wagering tied to the full (tribal + non-tribal) event wagering licenses. Per ADG's current approved-operator list: Bally Bet (Phoenix Mercury), Bet365 (Ak-Chin), BetMGM (Cardinals), Caesars (Diamondbacks), Desert Diamond Mobile (Tohono O'odham Nation), DraftKings (TPC Scottsdale), Fanatics (Tonto Apache), FanDuel (Suns), Hard Rock Digital (Navajo Nation), PENN/theScore Bet (Phoenix Raceway), Plannatech/betcris (San Carlos Apache), RSI/BetRivers (Rattlers). Circa Sports (San Juan Southern Paiute) is licensed but "not yet launched"; Golden Nugget (Hualapai) and Sporttrade (Quechan) have "ceased operations in Arizona" per ADG. A.R.S. Title 5, Chapter 11 (§§ 5-1301 to 5-1321) [1],[2],[3] |
| Sports (retail) | Live | Sep 9, 2021 | Hybrid | Retail event wagering operates at tribal casinos (under amended compacts) and at pro sports venues/racetracks/OTBs under "limited" licenses; up to 10 tribal + 10 non-tribal "full" licenses plus a separate pool of limited (retail-only) licenses for racetracks/OTBs. A.R.S. Title 5, Chapter 11 (§§ 5-1301 to 5-1321) [1],[2],[4] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10% AGR (online) | Sep 9, 2021 | Rate set by Department of Gaming order at the statutory ceiling of 10% of AGR for mobile/online operators since launch; the large majority of Arizona's event-wagering tax revenue comes from this channel.[5],[6] |
| 8% AGR (retail) | Sep 9, 2021 | Rate set by Department of Gaming order under the statutory cap (max 10% of AGR); reported consistently as 8% for retail since launch.[5],[6] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 21 · A.R.S. § 5-601(B) requires tribal-state compacts to bar wagering by persons under 21; the statewide event-wagering age minimum under Chapter 11 is commonly reported as 21 as well.[7]
- Esports wagering allowed
- No · Left as unverified/unknown at the vertical level; recorded here as not confirmed rather than true to avoid overstating.[2]
- Statutory cap on number of online sportsbook licenses/skins (omit if uncapped)
- 20 · 20 full event wagering operator licenses (10 tribal + 10 non-tribal), plus a separate category of limited (retail-only) licenses for racetracks/OTBs.[4]
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[1]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bally's Corporation | Bally Bet | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| bet365 | bet365 | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| betcris | betcris | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| BetMGM | BetMGM | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Circa Sports | Circa Sports | Sports (online) | pending | [8],[9] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Fanatics Betting and Gaming | Fanatics Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| FanDuel | FanDuel | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Hard Rock Digital | Hard Rock Bet | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| PENN Entertainment | theScore Bet | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Rush Street Interactive | BetRivers | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
| Tohono O'odham Nation | Desert Diamond Mobile | Sports (online) | active | [8] |
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Sources
- Bill to legalize sports betting heads to Arizona governor · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 5 — Amusements and Sports (chapter index) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Approved Operators & Retail Locations — Arizona Department of Gaming · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Arizona Department of Gaming Allocates Event Wagering Operator Licenses, Fantasy Sports Goes Live · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- A.R.S. § 5-1318 — Event wagering operator license fee · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Arizona governor proposes tiered online sports betting tax system · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- A.R.S. § 5-601 — Gambling on Indian reservations; tribal-state compacts · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Approved Operators & Retail Locations · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Circa Sports joins Arizona's sports betting market with new ADG licence · retrieved Oct 10, 2026