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2-year anniversary: Growth of sports gambling blows Arizona’s doors wide open
The seismic shift in Arizona’s gambling landscape occurred swiftly, and its impact continues to reverberate.
Super Bowl betting projected to reach $16 billion this year
A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, which will be held in Glendale on Sunday, wagering a total of $16 billion, while Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urges football fans to use only legal sports betting websites and apps.
Convergence of sporting events could make state betting capital
Arizona is gearing up for a sports year like no other, and odds are the state will become the sports betting capital of the world, at least for a few weeks.
Cha-ching! Arizona’s first year of legalized sports betting cashes in on surprising success
One year ago, the flood gates opened. Arizona legalized sports betting for the first time outside tribal gaming on Sept. 9, 2021. For many, the amount of money generated has been jaw-dropping.
Sports betting bill gets House approval
A bipartisan coalition of legislators gave Gov. Doug Ducey a crucial victory Thursday as they approved his plan to expand off-reservation gaming in the state.
Report: Dip in gaming revenues offset by other gains at Arizona casinos
Gambling revenues dipped slightly at Arizona’s tribal casinos in 2016, but those losses were more than offset by a strong jump in non-gaming revenues that helped boost total income to $2.23 billion for the year, a new report says.
Governor signs bill to end dog racing in Arizona
Dog racing in Arizona will be history before you know it. Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation on Friday that will outlaw the practice by the end of the year.
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue down by 5.1 percent
The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be about $23.9 million for the quarter that ended on March 31.
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue up by 6.9 percent
The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be about $15 million for the quarter that ended on Dec. 31.
Tribe plans to proceed with Class II gaming at West Valley casino for now
A federal judge on Thursday refused to immediately order state gaming officials to give the go-ahead for the Tohono O’odham Nation to operate a full-scale casino on the edge of Glendale.
Judge asked to force Arizona to license Glendale casino
A judge is being asked to order Arizona officials to issue licenses that will allow a tribal casino in Glendale to open.
Tribe seeks legal order preventing Ducey, Brnovich interference in West Valley casino licensing
Gov. Doug Ducey and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are active participants in trying to block a West Valley casino and should be held accountable in court, an attorney for the Tohono O’odham Nation is charging.
