The Arizona Department of Gaming reported a sports wagering handle of $393.2 million for June, a 23.3% year-over-year increase that helped it become the ninth state to surpass $11 billion in the post-PASPA era.
The Grand Canyon State narrowly missed a 10th consecutive month with $400 million worth of accepted wagers, falling short for the first time since last August. Despite missing the benchmark, Arizona did finish June ranked fifth nationally for handle — the first time it cracked the Top 5 for a month since launch in September 2021.
Sportsbook operators reported $28.3 million in gross revenue before any deductions and promotional credits were counted, resulting in a pedestrian hold of 7.2%. Promotional credits were a year-low $11.4 million, and the half-year total of $90.9 million is down 2% compared to the first six months of 2022.
