AZ Sports Betting Bill, Hopping Through House Committees

Arizona Sports Betting

Arizona may be the next state to legalize sports betting as bill AZ HB 2813 continues to move forward after only a week of being in existence. The bill would make sportsbooks in Arizona legal at land-based establishments, forgoing mobile and internet platforms. If passed … Read more

The Navajo Tribe Are Preparing To Take Sports Bets In N.M.

Navajo Sports Betting

The Navajo Tribe is partnering with a Las Vegas sportsbook provider. The Twin Arrows Casino is looking to have sports betting before March Madness. The Navajo Tribe will then shift its focus to opening a sportsbook in Arizona. SANTA FE, N.M. – The Navajo Tribe … Read more

Sports Wagering Kiosks In The US, A Crucial Convenience

Betting Kiosk

Sports wagering kiosks allow sports bettors to manually fill out their bet slip, rather than requiring the assistance of a sportsbook writer. Kambi, IGT, SBTech, and Scientific Games, are the biggest sports wagering terminal distributors in America. The G2E Las Vegas event will showcase the … Read more

Gators-Hurricanes Rivalry Renewed With College Football Season Opener

#8 Florida Gators Vs unranked Miami Hurricanes

This is the 150th season of college football and 56th meeting between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. The Gators are favored by 7.5 points, while the over/under is set at 47 points for the matchup. Both teams will be featuring many new offensive linemen, … Read more

Tucson’s Fifth Casino Receives Approval From Town Council

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe bought the future casino site in 2011 for $4.65 million. Tucson’s Town Council believes it will benefit both the Tribe and the state. Legislators must approve sports betting laws before the casino can offer a sportsbook. TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pascua … Read more

Legal Sports Betting In Arizona Unlikely Until Next Year

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• SB 1158 had strong initial support among the tribal casino community. • The bill sought to give Arizona tribes exclusive rights to offer sports wagering. • Tribes prefer in-casino wagering to SB 1158’s statewide kiosk model. PHOENIX – In January, chances seemed good that … Read more

Sports Betting Bill Passes Committee, Moves To Arizona Senate Floor

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SB 1158 failed to pass committee, leaving AZ sports betting legalization on life support Sponsor Sen. Sonny Borrelli used controversial “strike all” amendment to reintroduce an altered version of the bill as SB 1163. SB 1163 bars sports betting in major counties, allows tribal exclusivity/ownership … Read more