• 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

Which Books Will Be In Arizona? Bet On BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, And William Hill

Two other national operators have deals with NASCAR that could provide access

Jill R. Dorson by Jill R. Dorson
April 14, 2021
in Industry, Regulation
16th-hole-Waste-Management-Open

(Shutterstock)

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

With sports betting nearly legal in Arizona — we’re all really just waiting for Gov. Doug Ducey, who authored the legislation to sign the bill — one of the pressing questions is this: Which operators will find access into the state? At this point, it appears four national companies — BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and William Hill — have already secured deals for market access through either tribal deals or commercial partners.

The new law will allow for a maximum of 20 retail/mobile licenses tethered to either professional sports facilities or tribal casinos, as well as an additional 10 retail licenses for racetracks. Of the 20 retail/mobile licenses, it is possible that only 17 will immediately be used — 10 for tribal casinos, and one each for the NFL Arizona Cardinals, NBA Phoenix Suns, MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, NHL Phoenix Coyotes, NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, the PGA Tour’s TPC Scottsdale, and possibly the Phoenix Rising, should the team meet its goal to join Major League Soccer.

Multiple sources have confirmed that BetMGM will gain access through a tribal partner, the Gila River River Indian Community, which owns and operates the Lone Butte, Vee Quiva, and Wild Horse Pass casinos located in suburban Phoenix. BetMGM did not confirm the deal, and the company’s February 2021 quarterly report does not show market access in Arizona. A BetMGM spokesperson did say he could not officially comment regarding Arizona, but indicated that details of a deal were “coming soon.”

Should the deal with the Gila River Indian Community play out, BetMGM would have a strong retail presence in Phoenix, where both DraftKings and FanDuel already have partners.

Another first for DraftKings

Last year, FanDuel became the first operator to secure market access when it announced a deal with the Suns. and on April 15, the company officially announced its sports betting and daily fantasy partnership with the Suns and plans to open a “luxury” sportsbook at the team’s arena. According to a press release, FanDuel plans to have the book open for the start of the 2021-22 NBA season. The 6,300-square foot space will be open daily and will include lounge seating, teller windows, kiosks, and video features.

“This is a watershed moment for the Suns organization and our fans,” said Phoenix Suns President & CEO Jason Rowley. “FanDuel is the perfect partner as our missions are fully aligned. Simply put, FanDuel is committed to making sports more exciting while the Suns are focused on delivering exciting sports and entertainment and engaging fans at the highest level possible.”

A day earlier, DraftKings announced that is has secured market access via a national deal with the PGA, making it the second operator to partner with a pro league in the state.  Through its deal, DraftKings has plans to build a sportsbook on the grounds at TPC Scottsdale as well as launch a digital platform.

WELCOME ABOARD ARIZONA

They are legalizing mobile online sports betting & in stadium sportsbooks #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/wu8XIRfrUH

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 13, 2021

“When DraftKings became the first Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR last summer, a number of possibilities opened up to innovate together,” Ezra Kucharz, chief business officer at DraftKings, said via press release. “This momentous effort to pursue a first-of-its-kind sportsbook with the PGA TOUR is a testament to the vision of both organizations that we believe will ultimately benefit Arizona sports fans who want to legally bet on sports.”

The sportsbook will likely be the first at a PGA Tour stop anywhere in the U.S.

National sportsbook operator William Hill appears to have access secured through the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, also in suburban Phoenix. William Hill runs sportsbooks for Caesars, which owns the Harrah’s brand. Sources also say there is a possibility that William Hill will seek a partnership with a pro sports team, possibly the Coyotes.

Who will Phoenix Raceway partner with?

Both WynnBet and Penn National (Barstool Sports) have agreements in place with NASCAR, which could translate into access via Phoenix Raceway. WynnBet became the first operator to go live in partnership with an auto racetrack when it launched its Virginia mobile platform last month and is tethered to Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway.

Any sportsbook that partners with a professional sports team will be entitled to not just one brick-and-mortar location, but two, since the new law allows for a second location either in an “adjacent retail center” or within one-quarter of a mile from the sports complex. Both Chase Field (Diamondbacks) and the Phoenix Suns Arena are located in downtown Phoenix, while State Farm Stadium (Cardinals) and Gila River Arena (Coyotes) are adjacent to a shopping mall in Glendale.

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

whats on tap
Industry

What’s On Tap: Elite Eight, WBC Finals, And Texas Sports Betting Hearing

March 20, 2023
Brandon Sumrail/Getty Images
Industry

No Chalk In March: Sports Handle’s Staff Picks For the 2023 NCAA Tournament

March 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 20, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

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

by Brett Smiley
March 16, 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
October 20, 2022

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...

Please share your location to continue.

Check our help guide for more info.

share your location