18 Aug 2026
The June 2026 report shows an approximate 22.3% increase year-over-year in the amount wagered ($663.9 million) when compared to the previous June.
8 Aug 2026
Arizonans enrolled in the state’s gambling voluntary self-exclusion program are now eligible for no-cost financial counseling through GamFin, a state-contracted provider.
3 Aug 2026
The Arizona Department of Gaming allocated an event wagering operator license to Circa Sports Arizona, paving the way for the company to launch legal sports betting in partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
19 Jul 2026
The May 2026 report shows an approximate 4.3% increase year-over-year in the amount wagered ($676.6 million) when compared to the previous May.
15 Jul 2026
The license allows an event wagering operator to partner with a racetrack or additional wagering facility (commonly known as off-track betting) that holds a permit issued by the Division of Racing.
13 Jul 2026
The enforcement actions to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt, and Raffle Creator allege conduct giving rise to the following felonies: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering.
29 May 2026
The World Series of Poker 2026 edition is officially underway in Las Vegas, and we have the first bracelet winner of the tournament.
28 May 2026
The application window for event wagering licenses will open on 26 June 2026, and will close on 10 July 2026.
14 May 2026
The March 2026 report shows an approximate 5.7% increase year-over-year in the amount wagered ($836.9 million) when compared to the previous March.
8 Mar 2026
Governor Katie Hobbs issued a new Proclamation recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Additionally, the Division and the Arizona Lottery recognize 10 March as Gambling Disorder Screening Day.
23 Feb 2026
The $822 million wagered on sports and events in December 2025, represents an approximate 3% decrease year-over-year when compared to December of 2024.
5 Feb 2026
In its five-plus years since the launch of sports betting, the department saw its highest event wagering activity recorded in October 2025 with a total of $967,141,269.
7 Jan 2026
Account holders in Arizona wagered approximately $967 million in October, a 22.2% year-over-year increase.
17 Nov 2025
Account holders in Arizona wagered approximately $851 million in September, a 16.3% year-over-year increase.
7 Nov 2025
In addition Arizona Department of Gaming Director Jackie Johnson has delegated authority to Shannon Nelson to serve as Racing Division Director.
27 Oct 2025
Account holders in Arizona wagered approximately $611 million in August, a 23% year-over-year increase.
