• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

Arizona Regulator: Sports Betting Go-Live Date Is Sept. 9

Regulators in Arizona and Washington State to roll out proposed rules; Wyoming regulator set to approve regulations

Jill R. Dorson by Jill R. Dorson
June 3, 2021
in Regulation
State-Farm-Stadium-Cardinals-Facade
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

On the same day that the NFL released the date of the 2023 Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., regulators in that state announced they would share proposed event wagering regulations with an eye toward launching operators Sept. 9, the first day of the NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys play at the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Thursday Night Football game to open the season, while the Arizona Cardinals open Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Tennessee Titans.

Arizona regulators are among those in three states with plans to roll out or approve proposed sports betting rules in the next two weeks — the Wyoming Gaming Commission has rules approval on its June 8 agenda, and the Washington State Gambling Commission on Thursday announced a special meeting, also on June 8, to roll out proposed regulations.

On May 24, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved and published the tribal-state compact that will allow an expansion of gaming in Arizona, including sports betting and daily fantasy contests. The compact was signed and lawmakers legalized sports betting on April 15, meaning that if the Department of Gaming hits its Sept. 9 go-live date, Arizona will have one of the shortest runways from legal to live. The two fastest were Indiana and Iowa, both of which were live less than four months after lawmakers legalized in 2019.

For Arizona, the quick timeline is no small feat and is especially quick considering that Arizona needed federal approval for its compact and that more than 20 tribes offer gaming in the state.

Who will get licensed?

As the process moves forward, stakeholders will be carefully watching how sports betting licenses are awarded. The legislation and compact allow for 10 retail and digital licenses each to tribal casinos and commercial sports venues. There are also 10 additional retail-only licenses for horse-racing facilities. There are 21 tribes operating 26 casinos in the state, so not all tribes will get sports betting licenses.

Fantastic news and a reminder of how huge this deal was. Thankful I was able to work with my friend, Rep. @JeffWeninger and Gov @dougducey, on this! Expanded gaming is now in effect! https://t.co/Enak8heicv

— T.J. Shope (@TJShopeforAZ) May 24, 2021

Depending on how the law and compact are interpreted, there appear to be fewer than 10 commercial sports venues/teams. Caesars Entertainment (Arizona Diamondbacks), DraftKings (PGA Tour), and FanDuel (Phoenix Suns) already have market access via partnerships, and it’s likely that either Penn National/Barstool Sports or WynnBET will capitalize on a NASCAR partnership to gain access at Phoenix Raceway. The Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes have not yet announced partners, and what other venues could round out the 10 licenses is unclear.

On the tribal side, Caesars would also have access via a long-standing partnership through Harrah’s with the Ak-Chin Indian Community, and sources previously confirmed that BetMGM will partner with the Gila River Indian Community, which owns and operates the Lone Butte, Vee Quiva, and Wild Horse Pass casinos in suburban Phoenix. BetMGM has not confirmed the deal, but if it’s in place, that would mean that four major national players are already prepping to launch in Arizona.

What’s next in Arizona, Wyoming, Washington

Once the rules are posted on June 14, there will be a one-week public-comment period, according to the Department of Gaming timeline. Following that, some suggestions could be worked into the proposed rules, and the Department of Gaming will then post permanent rules to vote on. From there, operators can apply for licenses.

In Wyoming, the gaming commission reviewed suggested changes from operators during its June 2 meeting. The commission rolled out proposed rules in early May and began the process of taking stakeholder comments on May 11. Most comments were technical in nature, though stakeholders did voice concerns about how voided bets would be handled and the auditing of internal control systems.

Wyoming gaming chief Charles Moore said he’s aiming for a fall go-live date. The new Wyoming sports betting law requires rules be approved by Sept. 1.

More Washington tribes inch closer to sports betting as new concerns arise
By @HannaKIROFMhttps://t.co/hz5pcCcA0J

— Alfonso Straffon 🇨🇷🇺🇸🇲🇽 (@astraffon) May 22, 2021

In Washington, regulators have been discussing sports betting rules on and off since last summer. Lawmakers there legalized tribal-only retail wagering on March 25, 2020. The WSGC has since then been negotiating individual compacts with each of the state’s federally recognized tribes, and it has more recently been developing proposed rules. As of May 13, the WSGC had deals with 15 tribes and was taking “pre-licensing investigation packets” from potential operators.

ShareTweetShare
Jill R. Dorson

Jill R. Dorson

Jill has covered everything from steeplechase to the NFL and then some during a more than 30-year career in sports journalism. The highlight of her career was covering Oakland Raiders during the Charles Woodson/Jon Gruden era, including the infamous “Snow Bowl” and the Raiders’ 2003 trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. Her specialty these days is covering sports betting legislation across the country. You can reach Jill at [email protected]

Related Posts

mgm-sprinfield-ice-sculpture
Regulation

Massachusetts Commission, Seven Operators On Target For March 10 Mobile Launch

March 1, 2023
Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Regulation

Wyoming Becomes First State To Approve Wagering On Power Slap

February 16, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

taylor mathis

Taylor Mathis Got Sacrificed At The Altar Of Responsible Gambling

March 20, 2023
fanduel baseball wall

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
maginfier-over-small-print

Read The Fine Print: A Proposed Federal Rule Could Change Everything For Indian Gaming

March 6, 2023
roman reigns wwe

Colorado Denies Report Stating That It’s Considering WWE Wagering

March 8, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
March 27, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 27, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 22, 2023

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

SportsHandle

  • Analysis
  • Casino
  • Features
  • Horse Racing
  • Industry
  • Legal
  • Legislation
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Poker
  • Politics
  • Promotions
  • Regulation
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Better Collective

This website is owned and operated by Better Collective USA. Trademarks and copyrights referenced on this website are and shall remain the exclusive property of their respective owners and/or licensors. Please be sure to visit the operator’s website(s) to review their terms & conditions. We advise you to read these carefully as they contain important information. Copyright © 2023 USBets.com | Better Collective USA
21 Play Responsibly
Gamble Aware West Virginia
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
GameSense

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News

loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...