Arizona sports betting news

Arizona sports betting action is now legal and operational, with operations set to begin in September 2021. In Arizona, there are 18 online sportsbooks. Each has a different set of perks, such as free bets, higher odds, and deposit bonuses, to attract new players and keep the ones they already have.

Arizona is a rapidly growing sports betting market, only recently launching in 2021. By the end of the year, though, the market for sports betting in the state reached $1.75 billion! Even the state government has benefitted. They took over $2 million from taxes in just January 2022. However, what are the most popular sports in the state to gamble on? 

The Arizona Cardinals have improved significantly over the last three seasons, going from a youthful team that finished with a record of 5-10-1 in 2019 to one that qualified for the playoffs last year.

Stat estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau in late 2021 showed that Arizona has five of the fastest growing cities out of any across all 50 states. This is based on cities with 50,000+ residents between June 2020 and July 2021.  

One of the world’s biggest specialized merchant services companies (Paysafe) appears to be entering the Arizona online sports betting industry. Paysafe is a banker service company that substantially serves requests in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. Although it’s well-known for its broad range of financing options, several of its functionalities are confined to Europe. So U.S. companies substantially are using it as a card payment service company.

The world’s biggest soccer club tournament will be decided this Saturday, May 28, at 9:00 PM local time in France – 12, Noon in local time in Arizona. The Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. The game was a replay from 2018 when Real Madrid won against Liverpool. However, this time. The odds against Liverpool are much higher.

A married couple, who have chosen to remain anonymous, has won a whopping $473 million at Powerball. The couple resided in Gilbert, Arizona and had the winning ticket drawn on April 27th.

As sports betting in Arizona continues to gain footing, the spotlight is also on casinos in Arizona. Last week, the D-backs and Casino Arizona and its sibling facility, Talking Stick Resort and Casino announced their partnership for sports betting in Arizona.

Phoenix Suns starter Jae Crowder has agreed to be a brand ambassador for Gila River Resorts & Casinos, marking the gambling company’s first professional athlete partnership. Crowder, who is currently playing for the Suns in the NBA playoffs, stated that the relationship will allow him to develop stronger ties in the community.

Next fall, the first DraftKings location-based sportsbook will launch in the northern part of Scottsdale. It could be the most popular bookmaker in the state.