Legal Arizona Betting Sites
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The Arizona sports betting industry currently supports up to 40 betting apps and imposes a reasonable tax rate on sports betting revenue. Together, this creates a hospitable environment for bettors and operators alike, and the surging popularity of sports betting in AZ reflects that.
Arizona also legalized daily fantasy sports through the same legislation that legalized sports betting. Daily Fantasy giants DraftKings and FanDuel are legal and operational in Arizona.
Other Arizona gambling options consist of tribal casinos, parimutuel horse racing betting, and the state lottery.
Arizona Sports Betting Apps
Arizona sports betting law is unique in that professional sports organizations may apply for licenses.
State law allows for 10 pro league and 10 tribal gaming licenses, and each license can support two online sports betting skins.
Each of the following AZ betting apps is licensed, legal, and safe:
- Bet365 Sportsbook
- BetMGM Sportsbook
- Caesars Sportsbook
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- BetRivers Sportsbook
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- Hard Rock Bet
- Bally Bet
- Desert Diamond Sports
- Betcris.com
Arizona Sports Betting Bonuses
The Arizona sports betting industry launched with multiple legal betting apps to create a highly competitive market.
Bettors can take advantage of market share wars, and all Arizona sportsbooks offer a welcome bonus to attract new signups.
The Arizona Department of Gaming oversees sports betting and can adopt additional regulations as needed. Shortly before the Arizona sports betting launch, the Department issued an expansive set of supplementary sports betting rules that govern licensing conditions and expectations of operators.
Among those regulations is R19-4-136, governing promotions and bonuses. The rule states that licensed Arizona sportsbooks may offer bonuses and promotions, subject to various rules, including:
- Operators must submit all promotions to the Department of Gaming for approval
- Promotion terms shall be “clear and unambiguous”
- Operators must “clearly disclose material facts, terms, and conditions” associated with their promotions
- Promotions and bonuses may not restrict customers from withdrawing their own funds or winnings obtained by wagering their own funds
With that in mind, Arizona sports betting sites offer the following types of promotions:
- Odds Boosts: These provide bettors with enhanced odds and better payouts on predetermined events.
- Profit Boosts: Functionally similar to odds boosts except bettors receive an extra % on their winnings.
- Bet & Get: Bettors who wager a certain amount receive a wagering credit or bonus bet in return.
- Reduced Juice: Arizona sportsbooks often reduce the juice on major market spreads for a limited time. For instance, Arizona betting sites may offer NFL point spreads at -105 or +100 instead of the usual -110.
- Referral bonuses: Refer friends to Arizona sportsbooks in exchange for a bonus. Often, the referred player will also receive a bonus if they meet all eligibility requirements.
Other Arizona betting promotions include customer loyalty programs, leaderboard promos, and free-to-play contests.
Arizona Sportsbook Locations
Sports fans can place wagers and watch the games live at these Arizona retail sportsbooks:
Arizona Sports Betting Law
State lawmakers passed SB 1797 in April 2021 to legalize sports betting at retail sportsbooks, mobile online sports betting apps, and daily fantasy sports sites. Governor Doug Ducey signed the bill into law shortly after.
The key points from the Arizona sports betting law include:
- Bettors must be 21 or older and physically located within state lines to bet online
- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates and oversees sports betting
- AZ sports betting law permits wagering on professional and college sports, the Olympics, and esports
- Ten sports betting licenses reserved for Arizona tribal gaming operators
- Ten sports betting licenses reserved for professional sports organizations
- Licensees may operate retail sportsbooks on-premises and offer statewide mobile betting
After lawmakers approved legal sports betting in Arizona, the ADG adopted additional regulations to fill in the details and announced which tribal groups qualified for licenses.
All sixteen of Arizona’s tribal gaming operators applied, but state law compelled the ADG to select only ten.
The ADG also awarded Arizona sports betting licenses to eight sports organizations.
Most licensees have partnered with third-party operators to operate retail sportsbooks and online sports betting apps.
Arizona Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports contests are legal and regulated in Arizona due to provisions lawmakers included in the bill that legalized sports betting.
Under state law, the Arizona Department of Gaming has regulatory power over daily fantasy sports and may approve additional regulations as needed.
Key points from Arizona’s fantasy sports law:
- Minimum age of 21 to play
- Operators must provide self-exclusion tools to customers
- Operators must identify highly experienced customers with a symbol attached to their names
- Operators must segregate customers’ funds from operational funds
Read more about daily fantasy sports and see BettingUSA's highest-recommended operators here:
Arizona Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are currently available to users in Arizona, although that could change. The state has pushed harder against prediction markets than most, and we'll update this page with any significant developments.
The legal battle in Arizona began when the Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi and Crypto.com in May 2025. Attorney General Kris Mayes followed with a 20-count criminal complaint against Kalshi in March 2026, accusing the company of running an unlicensed gambling operation by offering event contracts based on sports and politics.
In May 2026, a US District Judge blocked Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi, finding that federal law preempts state gambling enforcement efforts against CFTC-regulated platforms. However, the Ninth Circuit (which covers Arizona) ruled in a Nevada case that federal commodities law likely does not prevent states from regulating sports event contracts under their own gambling laws.
The Ninth Circuit ruling prompted Arizona to ask the court to lift the injunction, but it remains in place while Kalshi seeks a rehearing of the Nevada ruling. However, if Arizona succeeds in getting the injunction lifted, the state could resume its enforcement efforts, which could result in Kalshi pulling its sports event contracts for Arizona customers.
Arizona Horse Racing Betting
Horse racing betting is legal in Arizona and regulated by the Division of Racing under the Arizona Department of Gaming.
State law permits online wagering through licensed advance deposit wagering operators and in-person wagering at race tracks and authorized off-track betting locations (OTBs).
When Arizona legalized sports betting, it gave the local horse racing industry a significant boost by including a provision in the law authorizing online horse racing betting.
Readers can learn more about Arizona horse racing betting, the law, OTB locations, and more:
Arizona Online Gambling
Arizona is unlikely to expand online gambling anytime soon because:
- To date, the legislature has not seriously considered any legislation authorizing online casinos
- Getting lawmakers and tribal operators on board and unified in vision is no small task
- Legalization will involve complex negotiations with tribal leaders
That said, there are some reasons to believe Arizona has a realistic chance of legalizing online casinos. Notably, the revenue potential and early glimmers of positive sentiment from tribal leaders indicate all hope is not dead.
In the meantime, sweepstakes casinos remains a close alternative for residents.
Read more about the Arizona online gambling market here:
Arizona Online Lottery
Players (21+) can buy Arizona Lottery tickets online through third-party lottery courier services.
Although the Arizona Lottery does not sell tickets online directly to customers, online lottery apps offer a workaround that adheres to Arizona state laws by purchasing tickets on behalf of its users.
Otherwise, players must buy Arizona Lottery tickets in person from authorized retailers.
Arizona State Gambling Laws
Arizona law prohibits all gambling not conducted either a) as a social game in which no one runs the game for a profit or b) by an authorized gambling operator such as a tribal group.
The state code defines gambling as follows:
…risking something of value for an opportunity to win a benefit, which is awarded by chance.
Anyone caught “benefitting from gambling” can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine of up to $2500 and up to six months in jail. Class 1 misdemeanors are the most serious form of misdemeanor under Arizona law.
The law does not explicitly mention online betting in Arizona, but these broad definitions could easily be construed to apply to gambling at offshore online casinos.
State law provides an exception for social games not conducted for a profit, but organizers should speak with an attorney to ensure any game they are considering hosting does not violate state law.
Authorities routinely raid live poker games and charge people with the promotion of gambling offenses.
Responsible Gambling In Arizona
Arizonans concerned they or someone they know may have a gambling problem can contact multiple resources for assistance:
- ADG Problem Gambling Division: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; text NEXTSTEP to 53342; chat online at the Problem Gambling Division website
- Arizona Council On Compulsive Gambling: Call 1-800-777-7207
- National Council On Problem Gambling: Call 1-800-GAMBLER; text 800GAM; chat online at the NCPG website
Arizona Sports Betting Self-Exclusion
The Arizona Division of Problem Gambling operates two self-exclusion programs, one for sports wagering/fantasy sports and one for casinos.
Anyone can initiate a one-year, five-year, or ten-year self-exclusion period in Arizona via two methods:
- Self-Exclude by Mail: Print and complete a self-exclusion form, have it notarized, and mail it to the Department of Gaming along with a current photo clearly showing your head and shoulders
- In-Person Self-Exclusion: Schedule an appointment with the Self-Exclusion Administrator by calling 602-290-2555 or via email at contact@problemgambling.az.gov
Important Arizona gambling self-exclusion points:
- Arizona’s sports betting/fantasy sports and casino self-exclusion programs are independent of one another; anyone who wants to self-exclude from both must submit separate requests for each
- Self-exclusion requests are irrevocable; there’s no way to rescind a request or end a self-exclusion period early
- The Department of Gaming has no control over self-exclusion outside of Arizona, but some operators may automatically ban self-excluded individuals from their properties, online sportsbooks, and online casinos worldwide
- Individuals may only submit exclusion requests for themselves; spouses and family members cannot submit exclusion requests on behalf of others
Arizona Sports Betting FAQ
Wes Burns has more than a decade's worth of experience as a writer, researcher and analyst in the legal gambling industry and is co-founder of BettingUSA.com. As a former professional online poker player, Wes approaches his work from the viewpoint of players.
Steve Ruddock is the content director for BettingUSA and the Editor-in-Chief of Gaming Law Review.
Steve has covered the legal and legislative developments in the US gambling sector for more than a decade for online and print publications.