The Arizona Department of Gaming announced Tuesday it will open a window from Feb. 16-March 4 for at least two event wagering licenses. One tribal license and “no less than one” professional sports franchise license will be available. There are currently 16 digital platforms available in the state, eight partnered with tribes and eight partnered with professional sports franchises. The 2021 law allows for a maximum of 20 licenses, 10 each for tribes and pro franchises.
When Arizona sports betting first launched, all 10 tribal licenses and eight professional franchise licenses were claimed. Nine tribes currently have licenses, leaving one available. Eight of the platforms tethered to tribal casinos, including BetMGM, are live.
