With sports betting officially here in Arizona, the city of Scottsdale is a prime location to bet on sports. Apps have already launched and there will be retail sportsbooks in Scottsdale available to bettors as well as some others in the surrounding Phoenix area.
Scottsdale is home to a couple of different sports venues, including where the Arizona Diamondbacks hold Spring Training and TPC Scottsdale, the location of PGA’s Waste Management Tour.
Best Scottsdale Sportsbooks
DraftKings At TPC Scottsdale
Address: 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
The popular sportsbook, DraftKings, has partnered with the PGA and TPC Scottsdale to offer a premium retail sportsbook along with online betting options.
The retail sportsbook is planned to be a 12,000 square-foot facility and an outside patio on the west side overlooking the golf course. Interestingly, the permit application states the sportsbook will “not be operated as a bar”. There will also be a 2% cut of all sportsbook revenue allocated to the city of Scottsdale.
With the DraftKings app live in Arizona, the sportsbook is offering an exclusive bonus offer for new players. This exclusive deal is available to all those joining DraftKings Sportsbook for the first time.
Caesars Sportsbook At Chase Field
Address: 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-Midnight
Caesars Sportsbook offers in-person and online sports betting in Arizona after partnering with Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
The retail sportsbook bar is located adjacent to Chase Field, offering bettors the chance to bet on sports while enjoying food and drinks. Caesars at Chase Field opened in July. The ballpark is about 25 minutes from Scottsdale, making it an easy drive to Caesars Sportsbook.
Caesars app offers new bettors a fantastic welcome bonus up to $1,000, which is one of the largest offers of its kind. Be aware. However, this offer can only be claimed online and not at a retail sportsbook.
BetMGM Sportsbooks
BetMGM currently has three sportsbooks open inside the Gila River Hotels and Casinos.
BetMGM at State Farm Stadium: 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305
Considering the Cardinals’ average home game attendance was more than 62,500 in 2021, betting at State Farm Stadium is sure to be a success. Adding to the expectations is the fact Super Bowl LVII will be played at State Farm Stadium.
Gila River Hotels and Casinos:
All three locations are about a 25-minute drive from Scottsdale.
- Lone Butte Address: 1077 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
- Vee Quiva Address: 15091 S Komatke Ln, Laveen Village, AZ 85339
- Wild Horse Pass Address: 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Online bettors are offered a bonus for first-time players at BetMGM Arizona, but this promo is only available via the BetMGM mobile app.
FanDuel Sportsbook At The Footprint Center
Address: 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-Midnight
FanDuel has also landed in Arizona, partnering with the Phoenix Suns. The retail sportsbook is located inside the Footprint Center and is now open, offering sports bettors a lounge to watch Suns basketball while also placing bets. Located in downtown Phoenix, the arena is just a quick 20-minute drive from Scottsdale.
Online betting is also provided by FanDuel to those in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona. New players receive a no sweat first bet if they sign up for the app. This promo is available for new bettors and is not generally available at the retail sportsbook. It must be claimed online.
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Betfred At We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Address: 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Betfred partnered with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, which owns and operates We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell. This is just a quick 20-minute drive from Scottsdale. While there are plans to open a state-of-the-art sportsbook in the near future, Arizona bettors can currently use WKP’s self-service kiosks to place wagers.
How To Bet Online In Scottsdale
Because you do have options, the first thing to do is to browse the different sportsbooks available in your area. You might want to even register for a few different ones to keep your options open. When you do find a sportsbook app that you are interested in, it is time to get the ball rolling.
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Register
First things first, register for the sportsbooks you are interested in. You must be within Arizona state lines to place a bet, but you can sign-up anywhere.
To verify your identity and that you are over 21-years-old or older, you will need to provide some personal information to successfully register including:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Last four digits of your SSN
Deposit and Bet
After registering, now is the time to deposit money into your account using credit, debit, or even e-wallets like PayPal. Once you deposit funds, you are able to place bets including totals bets, moneyline bets, points spread bets, parlay bets, and more.
Remember, before placing your bet, look for any welcome bonus offers that the sportsbook app may offer.
Withdraw Winnings
If your bet goes well and you win, you can cash out your winnings using the sportsbook app as well. This can be done using a bank transfer, e-wallets, and even a check via mail.
Legal Sports Betting In Scottsdale
A recent agreement between the Arizona state government alongside various Native American Tribes has allowed sports betting in Scottsdale and throughout the state of Arizona. The bill, which was signed by Governor Doug Ducey in April 2021, allows for those in the state to place bets on sporting events through retail sportsbook locations and online apps.
With the recent approval of the Department of Interior, sports betting in Scottsdale is finally here.
The following sportsbooks have been approved by the Arizona Department of Gaming to launch in the state:
- Bally Bet
- Barstool Sportsbooks
- Betfred
- BetMGM
- BetRivers
- Betway
- Caesars
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- Fubo Sportsbook
- Golden Nugget
- Hard Rock
- Kambi Group
- SaharaBets (Arizona Coyotes partner)
- SuperBook Sports
- TwinSpires
- Unibet
- WynnBET
What Sports Can I Bet On In Scottsdale
Arizona is home to a number of professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Arizona Coyotes. Collegiate teams, the Arizona State Sun Devils, and the Arizona Wildcats are also located in Arizona.
Thanks to the large sports presence in Arizona, other sporting events visit the state such as the Super Bowl and March Madness, making it an ideal location for sports betting.
Moneyline wagers, totals bets, parlay bets, spread bets, and prop bets are all fair game in Scottsdale and the state of Arizona. These bets can be placed on all major sporting events and games including the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB.
The state also allows bettors to make wagers on collegiate sports including college football games, but will not be allowed to place prop bets on these games.
In-person betting and online sports betting are both permitted across Scottsdale and the rest of the state since sports betting officially became legal in Arizona.
Scottsdale Online Sports Betting Versus Neighboring States
With Arizona being so close to Nevada, it wasn’t difficult for residents to find a place that allows legal sports betting, but not all neighboring states allow sports betting. Fortunately, with the legalization of sports betting in Arizona, Arizonians don’t have to travel at all to place sports bets.
California
As of now, California doesn’t offer any legal sports betting. However, the rumor is that they could follow in Arizona’s footsteps and possibly bring sports betting to the state in 2022.
Nevada
Nevada is home to the biggest gambling city in the world, Las Vegas. So it is no surprise that the state allows sports betting. Vegas is only a five-hour drive from Scottsdale and gives sports bettors a wide selection of sportsbooks to choose from such as WynnBET, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook. Pretty much every single casino hosts a retail sportsbook and online sports betting is also permitted in Nevada.
New Mexico
The state of New Mexico doesn’t allow any legal online sports betting, but they do offer a few retail sportsbook locations, thanks to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. New Mexico doesn’t offer any legal sports betting laws, but some Indian Tribes allow sports betting at their casinos.
Utah
Utah does not permit any form of gambling including in-person and online sports betting.
Scottsdale Sports Betting FAQs
Yes. Sports betting has been legal since September 2021. This includes retail sportsbooks as well as online apps.
The legal age to place a sports bet in Scottsdale and the rest of Arizona is 21-years-old or older.
You are required to provide identification when placing bets at a retail sportsbook and online apps will verify your age and identity through the last four of your SSN, which you will provide during registration.
Yes. Online sportsbooks such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Unibet, and Caesars Sportsbook are available in Scottsdale.
Luckily, there will be a retail sportsbook located right in Scottsdale by 2023, thanks to a partnership between DraftKings and TPC Scottsdale.
In the meantime, there are several options which are about a 20-30 minute drive from Scottsdale. These include the three Gila River Hotel and Casinos, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, and the Footprint Center.
Yes, it offers online sports betting as well as a retail location at TPC Scottsdale.
Yes. FanDuel online sports betting is legal in Scottsdale as well as a retail sportsbook close by in downtown Phoenix at the Footprint Center, which is now open.
Yes! You can bet on all professional sports teams and college teams.
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