Arizona Sports Betting – Is Sports Betting Legal In Arizona?

• Bally Bet: Bally Bet went live in Arizona on May 5, 2022 – the same day the Phoenix Mercury (their operating partner in the state) began their 2022 season.
• Betfred: Betfred launched in Arizona with a physical sportsbook at the We-Ko-Pah Casino in November 2021 before launching its mobile sportsbook three months later.
• Betway: Betway has one of the most extensive betting menus around with thousands of markets to wager on.
• Bet365: Based in the U.K., Bet365 is regarded as one of the best sportsbooks in the world. It launched in Arizona in February 2024.
• BetMGM: BetMGM launched its mobile sportsbook in Arizona in September 2021 before opening a state-of-the-art physical sportsbook at State Farm Stadium in September 2022.
• BetRivers Sportsbook: BetRivers launched in Arizona in November 2021 through a partnership with the Arizona Rattlers – the state’s Indoor Football League team.
• Caesars Sportsbook: Caesars made Arizona history during its launch in September 2021 when it opened a temporary physical sportsbook at Chase Field – the first sportsbook at an MLB stadium.
• Desert Diamond Sportsbook: The mobile sportsbook arm of Arizona’s Desert Diamond Casino chain, this sportsbook features unique promotions related to Arizona sports teams.
• DraftKings Sportsbook: DraftKings launched its mobile sportsbook in Arizona in September 2021 before adding a physical sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale in October 2023.
• FanDuel Sportsbook: Like some of the other big names on this list, FanDuel launched its mobile sportsbook in conjunction with a physical sportsbook. FanDuel’s physical sportsbook is a massive 6,349 square-foot sportsbook at the Footprint Center.
• ESPN BET: The new kid on the block, ESPN’s sportsbook debuted in November 2023.
• Fanatics Sportsbook: Another new sportsbook, Fanatics debuted in 2023 and features a tremendous rewards program. It launched in Arizona in April 2024.
• Golden Nugget Sportsbook: An online casino, Golden Nugget’s sportsbook offers betting options on a bevy of domestic and international sports.
• Hard Rock Sportsbook: This Florida-based sportsbook launched its mobile sportsbook in April 2022 in conjunction with the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise.
• Sahara Bets: This mobile sportsbook is only available in the Grand Canyon State.
• Superbook Sports: Superbook became the 12th mobile sportsbook to launch in Arizona when it debuted in December 2021.

Like most states with legal sports betting, the legal sports betting age in Arizona is 21. As long as you’re over 21 years of age, you can register and gamble at any mobile or physical sportsbook.

Sportsbooks verify your age when you sign up. If you’re not 21, you won’t be able to create a sports betting account in Arizona.

• Arizona Cardinals

The oldest continuously run professional football franchise, the Cardinals moved to Arizona from St. Louis in 1988. They haven’t won a championship since 1947 – the longest active championship drought in North American professional sports.

• Arizona Diamondbacks

Founded in 1998, the Diamondbacks became the fastest expansion team to win the World Series when they defeated the New York Yankees in the 2001 Fall Classic. Their only other World Series appearance came in 2023 when they lost to the Texas Rangers.

• Phoenix Suns

The Suns’ time as an NBA franchise has been defined by the highest highs and lowest lows. They reached the 1976 Finals but then were stuck in a deep rebuild until they acquired Kevin John and Charles Barkley in the late 1980s. They also had success in the early 2000s with Steve Nash and in 2021 when they reached the NBA Finals. They are still searching for their first championship.

• Phoenix Mercury

An inaugural team in the WNBA, the Mercury have played in downtown Phoenix since 1997 and have won three WNBA Finals. Their last championship came in 2014 when they won 29 games in the regular season (which set a WNBA record) before cruising to a Finals win over the Chicago Sky.

• Arizona Wildcats

The Wildcats have been competing on the gridiron since 1899, with most of their best seasons coming in the mid-20th century (their last conference championship came in 1993). They’ve competed in the Pac-12 since 1978 but will move to the Big 12 in 2024.

The Wildcats have turned into one of the nation’s premier programs on the hardwood, with many dubbing their men’s basketball team “Point Guard U.” They qualified for the NCAA Tournament for 25 straight years from 1985-2009 (two shy of the record) and won the Tournament in 1997.

• Arizona State Sun Devils

The Sun Devils were one of the nation’s dominant programs from 1958-79 under head coach Frank Kush. They enjoyed undefeated seasons in 1970 and ‘75 and were voted National Champions both times.

While the school’s men’s basketball team doesn’t have the same illustrious history, they’ve produced a steady stream of NBA players (led by 10-time All-Star James Harden) and have reached No. 3 in the AP poll twice.

• Grand Canyon Antelopes

The Antelopes men’s basketball team introduced itself to the nation in 2021 when they made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. They won three NAIA championships in the 1970s and ‘80s before making the jump to Division I in 2013.

• Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

The Lumberjacks’ football team has played in the Big Sky since 1970, making history in 2021 when they defeated Arizona for the first time since 1938. The Lumberjacks have beaten three FBS teams since 2013.

The Lumberjacks’ men’s basketball team has made it to two NCAA Tournaments. Their last postseason appearance came in 2015 when they made it to the CIT Championship.