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Arizona Online Sports Betting Officially Launches

Arizona sports betting is now live, giving Arizona the chance to wager on their favorite sports and just in time for the new NFL season. Eight sportsbook apps have launched and another ten will launch soon. Retail sportsbooks are also heading our way starting in the fall of 2021.

Approved sportsbook apps are now live! Check out the generous bonus offers!

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AZ Online Gambling Offers – Available Now

Many of the top sportsbooks in Arizona have excellent bonus offers. These usually do require a deposit and terms and conditions do apply.

• DraftKings Arizona >> Claim match bonus of 20% up to $1,000 (Plus get $50 free with a $5 deposit – Exclusive Offer)
• BetMGM Arizona >> Claim up to $1,000 in risk-free bets – Use code SHARP
• Caesars Arizona >> Claim up to $5,000 in risk-free bets
• FanDuel Arizona >> Claim up to $1,000 in risk-free bets
• WynnBET Sportsbook >> Claim up to $1,000 in risk-free bets
• Unibet Sportsbook >> Claim up to $600 in risk-free bets – Use code BETBONUS

Top Arizona Online Sports Betting 2021

Arizona Gambling News And Updates

• September 9, 2021 – Arizona sports betting officially launches with up to 20 sportsbook apps
• August 28, 2021 – Daily Fantasy Sports launched in Arizona
• August 28, 2021 – Sportsbook apps registration open and early registration bonuses announced
• August 27, 2021 – ADG announced list of sportsbooks that received licenses
• August 27, 2021 – BetRivers announced a partnership with the Arizona Rattlers
• August 10 – Application period closes. The Arizona Department of Gaming received a total of 25 sports betting license applications. Qualified applications will be announced on August 16 and qualified licensees will be announced on August 27.
• August 9 – BetMGM partners with the Gila River Indian Community, which owns Lone Butte (Chandler), Vee Quiva (Laveen), Wild Horse Pass (Chandler) throughout the Phoenix area. The partnership also includes a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to open a retail sportsbook inside State Farm Stadium.
• July 21 – Barstool Sportsbooks announces a partnership with NASCAR, which owns and operates Phoenix Raceway.
• July 2 – WynnBet announces partnership with the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
• June 30 – The Phoenix Mercury has become the first women’s sports team to partner with a sportsbook. The Mercury announces a partnership with Bally Bet.
• June 2 – The Arizona Department of Gaming announces that sports betting will launch in Arizona on September 9, the same day the NFL kicks off its season.
• April 15 – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs the Arizona sports betting bill. Partnerships are starting to form between sportsbooks and local sports franchises and casinos.

Betting On Football In Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals have their eyes on the playoffs, trying to make it to the postseason for the first time since 2015. The team has a stacked roster this year and is led again by quarterback Kyler Murray. But coming from one of the toughest divisions in the league, earning a playoff spot isn’t going to be easy. Below, you can find our weekly column dedicated to all you need to know about the Arizona Cardinals.

The Arizona State University Football team, led by Coach Herm Edwards for the third year in a row, has a chance of making it to the PAC-12 Championship this year. But they will have to go through some tough opponents including matchups against UCLA, Stanford, and USC. Check below for our Sun Devil Football weekly column.

How To Bet In Arizona

There are three primary ways to get in on the sports action in Arizona, through online and mobile betting apps, in person at retail sportsbook locations, and through Daily Fantasy Sports apps.

Arizona Online Sports Betting

Online sportsbooks have partnerships with tribal casinos and various sports franchises in the state. For example, DraftKings has partnered with the PGA Tour at TPC Scottsdale, so we expect their mobile platform to provide plenty of golf-focused promotions and special offers (especially during the golfing season and the Waste Management Phoenix Open)

There are plenty of other online sportsbooks to choose from in Arizona, which is perfect timing since the state is scheduled to host the 2023 Super Bowl. If sports betting pans out like we hope, Arizona will soon have a fully functional sports betting market plus a wide selection of mobile sportsbooks up and running by then, providing the state government with tons of new revenue.

Learn how to claim the Best Arizona Sportsbook Bonus offers here. 

How To Register At Arizona Online Sports Betting Sites

Arizona does not require in-person registration, so the process is pretty straightforward no matter which sportsbook you plan to use.

• First, download the sportsbook of your choice through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store depending on your mobile device’s operating system. Note that only some mobile sportsbooks are available through Google Play Store
• Install the mobile app on your phone or tablet. Geolocation software will be installed as well to prevent you from placing a wager outside the state
• Register an account by opening the app and providing some personal information, which will be verified remotely over a few minutes
• Then you can fund your account using credit or debit card transfers or other deposit methods. The exact methods available to you will depend on the book you choose to download
• Once you’ve funded your account, you’ll be able to navigate through your chosen sportsbook and place a wager on any betting lines you find

Arizona Retail Sportsbook Locations

The second option for placing a bet in Arizona is to visit one of the many retail sportsbook locations that will be dotted across the state.

Retail sportsbooks are split between the tribal casinos (of which there are 26 in total across the state) and several other sporting venues and arenas. For example, TPC Scottsdale has partnered with DraftKings and plans to open a retail sportsbook in 2023. The Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, have also both been approved and has a retail sportsbook that has already opened. The Arizona Cardinals and the Gila River Indian Community have partnered with BetMGM and plans on opening retail sportsbooks inside State Farm Stadium by the fall of 2022 and inside Gila River Hotels and Casinos by the end of 2021. Caesars will open a retail sportsbook next to Chase Field in early 2022, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Betting windows are now available at Chase Field.

As far as the tribal casinos, we expect the following to open a retail sportsbook in the near future:

• Lone Butte in Chandler
• Vee Quiva in Laveen
• Wild Horse Pass in Chandler
• Tonto Apache Tribe’s Mazatzal Hotel and Casino in Payson
• Paradise Casino in Yuma
• Apache Gold Casino Resort in San Carlos
• Apache Sky Casino in Winkelman
• Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell
• Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa

If you decide to visit a retail sportsbook, all you have to do is show up in person and bring some ID and cash. The ID is necessary as you’ll need to prove you’re 21 years of age or older to either step inside a casino or to step inside the physical sportsbook premises if you visit a book.

Learn more about betting at Arizona’s retail sportsbooks here.

Daily Fantasy Sports Joins Arizona Sports Betting

A third option to get in on the fun, is to participate in a daily fantasy sports contest. Although not betting in the traditional sense, DFS is a great way to have fun while watching your favorite Arizona sports team. Daily Fantasy Sports is now officially live in Arizona. DFS apps from DraftKings and FanDuel are currently available.

Similar to Fantasy sports leagues, DFS gives bettors a chance to wager and earn money against other competitors. But with DFS, you can play daily contests, weekly contests, and even in-game contests. Season-long contests are also available.

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Sports

Boasts as the leader in one-day fantasy sports, FanDuel makes it easy to play DSF. Download the app, sign up, and pick the contest you want to play. Then, build your team within the designated salary cap given and sit back and watch the game.

FanDuel offers a variety of free and paid ways to play such as beginner mode, friend mode, tournaments, head-to-head, and single games. The beauty of DSF is you can pick a new team every week, so you have new chances to win.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports

Just like FanDuel, DraftKings offers a handful of different ways to play DSF. And to put your mind at ease, the app offers a safe platform with advanced security to play.

DraftKings offers resources to help new players get started. The app has the option to play 1-day or 1-week contests for cash. It is also easy to invite your friends to join! DraftKings also makes it a breeze to change your lineup whenever you want.

Learn more about Daily Fantasy Sports in Arizona here.

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