Arizona Sports Betting: Legal AZ Sportsbooks, Apps & Laws

Yes. Online and retail sports betting are both legal in Arizona and have been since 2021. To bet legally with a licensed operator you must be at least 21 years old and physically located within state lines. Residency is not required, so visitors can bet whenever they are inside Arizona. You can download an Arizona app and register or browse odds from anywhere, but you can only place a wager from within the state, which operators confirm using geolocation technology.

The Arizona Department of Gaming, known as the ADG, licenses operators, enforces the rules, approves the catalog of permitted wagers and runs the state’s problem gambling and self-exclusion programs. Daily fantasy sports are also legal and regulated. Online casinos and online poker remain illegal in Arizona.

Offshore Sportsbooks Are Not Legal or Regulated in Arizona

Some offshore sites and the affiliates that promote them claim it is legal and safe to bet offshore from Arizona. That framing is misleading. These operators hold licenses in foreign jurisdictions such as Curacao or Panama, not from Arizona, and they fall outside the state’s regulatory system. The ADG treats them as illegal operators and has taken enforcement action: in December 2024 it issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company behind Bovada, which then added Arizona to its list of restricted states, and in April 2025 it sent six more cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed sportsbook and online casino operators. The ADG director has stated that illegal gaming has no place in Arizona and that the state will not be a safe haven for unlicensed operators. Separately, Arizona’s criminal code treats benefiting from unregulated gambling as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

The Risks of Betting Offshore

Because offshore books are not regulated by Arizona, bettors give up the protections that come with the licensed market. The main risks include: no state consumer protection if a dispute arises over a bet, a balance or a withdrawal; no guarantee your funds are safe, since an offshore site can freeze an account, delay a payout or shut down with little recourse; no access to the ADG’s patron dispute process, which can help resolve problems with licensed books; no state-regulated responsible gambling tools such as Arizona’s self-exclusion program and deposit limits; uncertain and shifting legal standing, as shown when Bovada pulled out of the state, leaving customers to recover funds; and data and payment security concerns, since these operators are not held to Arizona oversight or audits.

Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field

Located inside Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, this Caesars book is open year-round and is not limited to game days. Its central, transit-friendly location and ties to the ballpark make it one of the most popular retail destinations in the state, and bettors can earn and redeem Caesars Rewards in person.

BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium

The BetMGM book at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, home of the Arizona Cardinals, holds a place in history as the first sportsbook located inside an NFL stadium when it opened in 2022. It is a marquee retail option for football fans and anyone attending events at the stadium.

DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale

Set at TPC Scottsdale, host of the WM Phoenix Open and its famous 16th hole, this DraftKings book was the first sportsbook at a PGA Tour golf course. It offers a distinctive retail experience tied to one of the most popular stops on the golf calendar.

Hard Rock Bet at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino

Opened at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort near Flagstaff, this Hard Rock book extends retail betting into northern Arizona through the operator’s partnership with the Navajo Nation, pairing sports betting with the resort’s casino and entertainment offerings.

Desert Diamond Sportsbooks

The Tohono O’odham Nation operates Desert Diamond Sports books at its casinos, including locations in Tucson, Sahuarita south of Tucson and the West Valley in Glendale. As a local operator with multiple properties, Desert Diamond gives bettors in both the Tucson and Phoenix areas a retail option close to home.

Retail vs. Online Betting in Arizona

Almost every Arizona operator offers both in-person and online betting, so it is worth understanding the trade-offs. Retail betting is taxed at the lower 8 percent rate, lets you watch with a crowd, and adds the experience of food, drinks and a live odds board, but it requires you to travel to a casino or stadium. Online and mobile betting is taxed at 10 percent but is far more convenient, since you can bet instantly from anywhere inside the state. For most bettors, mobile is the everyday choice, while retail is a good option when you are already at a game or casino. At retail books you can also use the cage to deposit cash and collect cash payouts, and some venues such as State Farm Stadium roll out team-specific boosts and prop specials on game days.

Arizona Land-Based Sportsbook Reviews

For a closer look at individual retail venues across the state, see our full reviews of Arizona’s land-based sportsbooks:

All Arizona sportsbooks offer a welcome bonus to attract new customers, and the competition among operators keeps offers generous. Under ADG rule R19-4-136, licensed sportsbooks must submit promotions to the department for approval, state terms clearly and unambiguously, disclose material terms and conditions, and never restrict customers from withdrawing their own funds or winnings from wagering their own money.

The most common promotion types in Arizona are: bonus bets, where a qualifying first bet returns bonus credit, often whether the bet wins or loses; deposit matches, where the book matches all or part of your first deposit; odds boosts, which increase the payout on selected bets; profit boosts, which add a percentage to your winnings; reduced juice, where the book temporarily lowers the vig on major markets, for example offering a spread at -105 instead of -110; referral bonuses for inviting friends; and loyalty programs such as MGM Rewards, Caesars Rewards, FanCash and Dynasty Rewards.

A few key terms to understand: most offers require a minimum deposit of 5 to 10 dollars and a qualifying bet, sometimes at minimum odds; bonus funds usually carry a playthrough or rollover requirement, often 1x, before winnings can be withdrawn; bonus bets typically expire within 7 to 14 days; and you can claim only one welcome offer per operator. Because you can claim one welcome bonus at each book, many bettors sign up at several to capture multiple offers, line shop for the best price and compare apps. Promo details change constantly, so confirm the current offer and terms before depositing.

Current Welcome Bonuses by Sportsbook

The table below summarizes the type of welcome offer each licensed Arizona sportsbook has run recently. Exact amounts, promo codes and terms change often, so always verify the live offer in the app before signing up. These are new-customer offers, one per operator.

With a dozen or more licensed books, the right choice comes down to your priorities. Things worth comparing include: the odds and pricing, since each book sets its own lines and a bet that is +110 at one book may be +120 at another; the range of bet types and markets, especially if you want niche sports or deep props; the welcome bonus and ongoing promotions; the quality and speed of the mobile app; deposit and withdrawal options and payout speed; customer support, including whether live chat is available; and the loyalty program. Because pricing and rules vary, many Arizona bettors keep accounts at three or more books so they can shop for the best line and use the most favorable house rules for a given bet.

Sports betting in Arizona, called event wagering in state law, is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 5, Chapter 13, beginning at Section 5-1301. The law was created by House Bill 2772, an emergency measure that also legalized fantasy sports contests, and it took effect alongside amended tribal-state gaming compacts. Only licensed operators and their approved partners may offer wagering, and online bets are treated as taking place within Arizona regardless of where the operator’s servers sit.

Key Points of the Law

The Tribal License Controversy

The division of licenses was both straightforward and contentious. Ten licenses went to tribes and 10 to pro sports organizations and venues, but Arizona has more federally recognized tribes than there are licenses. All of the state’s tribal gaming operators applied, and the ADG could select only 10. Some excluded tribes objected to the process and pursued legal action, and that tension continues to shape Arizona’s market.

Primary Sources and Links

For the official sources, see the event wagering statute, A.R.S. Title 5, at azleg.gov, the full text of House Bill 2772 at azleg.gov HB2772, the Arizona Department of Gaming event wagering home at gaming.az.gov, the approved operators and retail locations at gaming.az.gov operators, the catalog of approved wagers at gaming.az.gov catalog, and the patron dispute form at gaming.az.gov disputes.

Patron Disputes

If you have a dispute with a licensed sportsbook, state law requires you to file it with the operator first. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can file a patron dispute form directly with the ADG, which will investigate. This consumer protection does not exist with offshore sites.

The Federal Backdrop: PASPA Falls in 2018

For years, a federal law known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act blocked most states from offering sports betting. In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down that law, returning the decision to each state and opening the door for Arizona.

2019 and 2020: Early Efforts Stall

Lawmakers first introduced sports betting bills in 2019, but those early proposals did not allow online wagering and never gained momentum. Similar bills in 2020 also failed, with one stalling after a second reading and another passing committees but never reaching a House floor vote. A major sticking point was whether tribes could offer betting off tribal land.

April 2021: The Legislature Acts

In early 2021 lawmakers took up House Bill 2772, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Weninger, alongside its companion SB 1797. Momentum built quickly as Gov. Ducey negotiated amended gaming compacts with the tribes. The Senate passed the measure on April 12, 2021, by a 23-6 vote.

April 15, 2021: Ducey Signs the Bill

Gov. Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2772 into law on April 15, 2021, and signed the amended tribal-state gaming compact at the same time. Together those actions legalized online and retail sports betting and established the ADG as the regulator.

Sept. 9, 2021: Launch Day

Just under five months later, and in time for the NFL season, Arizona launched sports betting on Sept. 9, 2021, with seven sportsbooks going live at once. It was one of the fastest turnarounds in the country from a bill signing to the first legal bet. In its first four months, Arizona took roughly 1.75 billion dollars in wagers, making it one of the fastest states ever to pass 1 billion dollars in handle.

2022 to 2026: A Maturing Market

Hard Rock soft-launched in early 2022, and BetMGM opened its State Farm Stadium retail book that year. In February 2023, State Farm Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVII, the first Super Bowl in a state with legal sports betting, and DraftKings opened its TPC Scottsdale book. ESPN BET launched in late 2023. In 2024, bet365 and Fanatics went live while Unibet, Betway, SuperBook and SaharaBets exited, and the Arizona Coyotes were sold and relocated to Salt Lake City. BetCris entered in early 2025 by taking over WynnBet’s license, and theScore Bet replaced ESPN BET in December 2025. Arizona surpassed 9 billion dollars in handle for 2025. In 2026 the ADG opened a new license application window after Sporttrade and others left the market. Also in this period, the state moved aggressively against prediction market operators and offshore books, and Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed raising the tax rate on the largest operators.

Other popular markets include NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway, which hosts two races a year including the Cup Series Championship Race, and PGA Tour golf at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. The NHL’s Arizona Coyotes played in the Phoenix area from 1996 until 2024, when the franchise was sold and relocated to Salt Lake City, so there is no longer a local NHL team, though you can still bet the league. Esports betting is permitted and included in the ADG’s approved wager catalog.

Wager Types

Arizona sportsbooks offer the full range of bet types: moneylines, point spreads, totals (over/under), parlays, same-game parlays, futures, player and team props, and live or in-play betting. The one notable restriction is that props on college games, both team and individual, are not allowed.

Prohibited Bets in Arizona

Arizona is one of the more open markets in the country, but state law and ADG rules do place specific wagers off the board. Each restriction is explained below.

No College Player or Team Prop Bets

You can bet on college games in Arizona, including in-state schools like the Arizona Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils, but you cannot place proposition bets on college events. Under A.R.S. Section 5-1315, sportsbooks may not offer wagers on individual actions, occurrences or non-occurrences during a college sports event, including the performance of a team or an individual player. In plain terms, that means no over/under on a quarterback’s passing yards or a player’s points in a college game, and no team props on things like which side scores first. The ban applies to all college sports, not just in-state teams. The law still allows wagers on the overall outcome of a college event, such as the moneyline, point spread and game total, as well as season-long awards based on cumulative play. The restriction exists to protect amateur athletes from the integrity risks and harassment that individual prop betting can invite.

No High School or Youth Sports Betting

Betting on high school sports is strictly prohibited in Arizona, with no exceptions. The same applies to other youth and amateur competitions below the college level. Because the athletes are minors, this is one of the firmest lines in the law.

No Betting by Insiders

People with inside access to a sport, such as players, coaches, referees, team staff and league officials, may not bet on their own sport. This integrity rule protects against match-fixing and the appearance of it. Enforcement is real: an Arizona Diamondbacks minor league pitcher received a one-year ban from Major League Baseball for betting on baseball, and a former Arizona State player was among those investigated for betting violations.

No Wagers on Non-Sporting Events

Arizona law does not authorize betting on non-sporting outcomes such as award shows, the Academy Awards, the Grammys or reality television results. The catalog of approved wagers is limited to sports and athletic events, motor racing, esports and the Olympics. Some of these markets are available at offshore books, but those operators are unlicensed and illegal in Arizona.

Contested: Political and Election Betting

Traditional licensed sportsbooks in Arizona cannot offer betting on elections or political outcomes. Federally regulated prediction markets have offered event contracts on these outcomes, but the state has actively challenged them. See the prediction markets section below for the ongoing Kalshi litigation, which leaves this area legally unsettled.

Approved Wager Types

Everything not restricted above is generally available. Permitted wager types include moneylines, point spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, futures, live or in-play bets, and player and team props on professional sports. The ADG publishes the official catalog of approved wagers, which operators must follow.

The vast majority of betting in Arizona happens on phones. Every licensed operator offers a mobile app for both iOS and Android, and you can also bet through a desktop or laptop browser with no download required. iOS users download apps from the Apple App Store, while some Android users may need to download directly from the operator’s website. Once installed, an app lets you register, deposit, browse odds and place bets from anywhere inside Arizona, with location services confirming you are within state lines.

What the Apps Offer

Beyond placing bets, Arizona betting apps include account tools such as deposit and wagering limits, cash-out options, bet history and tracking, biometric or two-factor login, and a responsible gaming section with self-exclusion. Same-game parlays are now a core feature on most apps, letting you combine multiple outcomes from one game. Several apps also offer live streaming of select events, push notifications for Arizona teams, and loyalty program integration.

App Highlights by Operator

Live betting, also called in-game or in-play betting, lets you place wagers while a game is happening rather than only before it starts. Odds update in real time with every play, so you can react to momentum, bet on the next drive or possession, or hedge a pre-game position. It has become one of the most popular ways to bet in Arizona, and all of the major licensed apps support it.

How Live Betting Works

During a game, the sportsbook continuously recalculates odds based on the score, time remaining and game flow. You might see live moneylines, updated spreads and totals, and micro-markets such as the result of the next drive, the next team to score, or whether a specific play happens. Because lines move fast, the betslip on most apps will flag when odds have changed before you confirm. Many books also let you build a live same-game parlay mid-game, combining several in-play outcomes into one wager.

Live Betting and Cash Out

Live betting pairs naturally with cash out, which lets you settle a bet early for a value the sportsbook offers based on the current game state, before the final result. You can use it to lock in a profit if your bet is ahead or to cut a loss if it is going the wrong way. Cash-out availability is very high on the top apps, reported at roughly 98 percent of live markets on FanDuel, around 95 percent on DraftKings and around 90 percent on BetMGM. As noted above, bet365 and Fanatics also offer partial cash out so you can take some profit and let the rest ride.

Best Apps for Live Betting

For in-play betting, the apps with the fastest odds refresh and deepest live markets tend to be FanDuel and DraftKings, both of which typically update live prices in under a second even during high-volume moments like a Cardinals, Suns or Diamondbacks game. bet365 is widely regarded as the best for live streaming, especially international soccer, tennis and niche sports, which lets you watch and bet in one place. Fanatics offers BetVision-style live streaming with the ability to bet while watching. If fast, reliable in-play betting on Arizona teams is your priority, FanDuel and DraftKings are usually the top choices, with bet365 the pick for streaming.

Live Betting on Arizona Teams and Big Events

In-play betting is especially active around Arizona’s pro teams and major local events. During Cardinals, Suns and Diamondbacks games you can bet live on the next score, player milestones and updated game lines, and apps often push team-specific live boosts. The Super Bowl is the single biggest live betting day of the year, and Arizona sportsbooks accept pre-game and in-play wagers throughout the game. Live markets are also popular for the WM Phoenix Open golf, NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway and college games, subject to the college prop restrictions described above.

Daily Fantasy Sports

Daily fantasy sports are legal and regulated in Arizona under the same 2021 law that legalized sports betting, with the ADG as regulator. Operators must require players to be 21 or older, provide self-exclusion tools, flag highly experienced players and keep player funds segregated. DraftKings and FanDuel both offer DFS in the state, alongside pick’em and salary-cap style contests from other operators. The ADG has taken a close look at pick’em-style contests, which reshaped how some operators run those products in Arizona.

Prediction Markets

Prediction markets, where users buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of real-world events, are a contested area in Arizona. These platforms are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than by the state. The ADG has pushed back harder than most states: it issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi and Crypto.com in May 2025, and Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a multi-count criminal complaint against Kalshi in March 2026, alleging unlicensed gambling on sports and elections. In May 2026 a federal judge blocked Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi while the case proceeds, finding that federal law likely preempts state enforcement against CFTC-regulated platforms. Prediction market apps remain available in Arizona for now, but the legal status is unsettled and could change.

Horse Racing

Pari-mutuel horse racing betting is legal in Arizona and regulated by the Division of Racing within the ADG. Bettors can wager in person at racetracks such as Arizona Downs and Rillito Park, at roughly 60 off-track betting locations and at county fair races. The 2021 sports betting law also authorized online horse racing betting through licensed advance-deposit wagering providers, so bettors can wager on the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, Breeders’ Cup and other major races through platforms such as FanDuel Racing and TwinSpires.

Two different tax concepts often get confused. First, the state taxes sportsbook operators on their revenue at 10 percent for online wagering and 8 percent for retail. That tax is paid by the operators, not by bettors.

Second, your own winnings are taxable income. Gambling winnings are subject to federal income tax, and for large wins a sportsbook may issue a W-2G and withhold tax automatically, generally when winnings exceed certain thresholds. Arizona also taxes gambling winnings as part of your state income, with state income tax rates that have ranged from roughly 2.59 percent to 4.50 percent depending on income. You are responsible for reporting winnings even if no tax was withheld and even if you have not yet withdrawn the funds. This is general information, not tax advice; consult a tax professional about your situation.

Arizona launched strong and has grown into one of the largest regulated markets in the country. In its first roughly three months, from September through November 2021, the state took about 1.24 billion dollars in wagers, with sportsbooks holding around 9.6 percent for nearly 119 million dollars in revenue. By 2025, annual handle surpassed 9 billion dollars, and monthly handle reached records including 967.1 million dollars in October 2025 and 965.2 million dollars in November 2025. Monthly figures fluctuate with the sports calendar, with the Super Bowl driving the single biggest betting day of the year. The ADG publishes monthly revenue and handle reports in its media room.

Arizona offers most of the same betting menu found in Las Vegas, with a few differences. Both states have mobile betting, but Arizona lets you register for an online account remotely from anywhere in the state, while Nevada generally requires you to sign up in person at a retail location. Arizona’s wagering menus are often larger than Nevada’s, though Arizona prohibits college props, which Nevada allows. On taxes, Nevada taxes gross gaming revenue at 6.75 percent, lower than Arizona’s 10 percent online rate, though that tax falls on operators, not bettors.