Arizona Department of Gaming

Esports Betting On Pace To Reach Up To $8 Billion In Total Wagers This Year

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Monday, September 20, 2021

According to an article by Venture Beat, one of the fastest growing categories in online gambling, esports betting is on pace to reach up to $ 8 billion USD in total wagers this year, equating to $560 million in revenue at an industry average margin of 7%.

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  • According to an article by Venture Beat, one of the fastest growing categories in online gambling, esports betting is on pace to reach up to $ 8 billion USD in total wagers this year, equating to $560 million in revenue at an industry average margin of 7%.
  • It continued: "Now in 2019 esports betting is one of the most exciting categories in the regulated gambling industry.
  • Even more so when combined with a U.S. sports betting market opening up state by state.
  • With new game titles constantly being released, and an ever-increasing population of esports fans, the trend is clear."

Esports Betting On Pace To Reach Up To $8 Billion In Total Wagers This Year

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 20, 2021

According to an article by Venture Beat, one of the fastest growing categories in online gambling, esports betting is on pace to reach up to $ 8 billion USD in total wagers this year, equating to $560 million in revenue at an industry average margin of 7%.

Key Points: 
  • According to an article by Venture Beat, one of the fastest growing categories in online gambling, esports betting is on pace to reach up to $ 8 billion USD in total wagers this year, equating to $560 million in revenue at an industry average margin of 7%.
  • It continued: "Now in 2019 esports betting is one of the most exciting categories in the regulated gambling industry.
  • Even more so when combined with a U.S. sports betting market opening up state by state.
  • With new game titles constantly being released, and an ever-increasing population of esports fans, the trend is clear."

Arizona sports betting to further enhance US wagering market

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Friday, September 10, 2021

To date the Arizona Department of Gaming have announced 18 of 20 sports betting licenses, having initially received 26 applications.

Key Points: 
  • To date the Arizona Department of Gaming have announced 18 of 20 sports betting licenses, having initially received 26 applications.
  • In addition to today's news, Daily Fantasy Sports is already well under way in Arizona having hit the market on August 27.
  • Commenting on the Arizona market, PlayUp USA CEO, Dr. Laila Mintas said: "After months of buildup, we are excited that the launch of Arizona's sports betting is now here and congratulate all those involved.
  • There is significant opportunity in the Arizona market and PlayUp remain optimistic of receiving a license within due course.

DraftKings Launches Online Sports Betting in Arizona

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

BOSTON, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today the launch of DraftKings online Sportsbook in Arizona, marking the 14th state in which the top-rated mobile sportsbook is available.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today the launch of DraftKings online Sportsbook in Arizona, marking the 14th state in which the top-rated mobile sportsbook is available.
  • Arizona sports fans age 21 and over are now able to place wagers on a variety of betting markets across professional, collegiate and other sports leagues via the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
  • With plenty of in-state teams, Arizona is well-equipped to offer year-round betting opportunities to the states skin-in-the-game sports fans.
  • Additionally, as part of DraftKings commitment to environmental initiatives, and in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation, DraftKings Sportsbook is hosting an earth-themed $500 free-to-play Pool open to all Arizona customers.

Arizona Grants Genius Sports Temporary Sports Betting License

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) (Genius Sports), the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced today that it has been granted a Temporary Event Wagering Supplier license by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

Key Points: 
  • Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) (Genius Sports), the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced today that it has been granted a Temporary Event Wagering Supplier license by the Arizona Department of Gaming.
  • Genius Arizona licensure follows quickly on its announcement of certification in Wyoming late last week.
  • Arizona, one of 23 U.S. states to legalize sports betting, authorized betting in April and is expected to launch gaming in the state this week, on Thursday, September 9.
  • Genius partners BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel have also received licenses to begin operating in Arizona upon the launch.

Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes Prepare to Launch Sports Betting in Arizona While Fighting Legal Effort to Stop It

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

The Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes are represented by Rosette, LLP.

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  • The Tonto Apache and Quechan Tribes are represented by Rosette, LLP.
  • Doug Ducey and 20 of Arizona's 22 federally recognized Indian tribes, including the rural Tonto Apache and Quechan tribes.
  • Both were among the ten tribes that applied for and were awarded sports betting licenses under the new law.
  • The Tonto and Quechan tribes have filed a notice of intent to intervene in the legal action, and will also pursue a motion to dismiss as needed.

Fubo Gaming Receives License to Offer Mobile Event Wagering From the Arizona Department of Gaming

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Fubo Gaming , a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), today announced that it has been granted a Manage Service Provider Certification from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), which subject to certain additional regulatory approvals, will allow Fubo Gaming to offer mobile event wagering within the state of Arizona through a market access agreement with the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

Key Points: 
  • Fubo Gaming , a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), today announced that it has been granted a Manage Service Provider Certification from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), which subject to certain additional regulatory approvals, will allow Fubo Gaming to offer mobile event wagering within the state of Arizona through a market access agreement with the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
  • Designed as a holistic, hyper-personalized betting experience reflecting what users are watching on fuboTV, Fubo Sportsbook intends to combine data from both the betting and streaming platforms.
  • The license award in Arizona is an important strategic step as we aim to bring our integrated Fubo Sportsbook to the passionate sports fans of Arizona, said Scott Butera, president, Fubo Gaming.
  • Id like to thank our partners at the Ak-Chin Indian Community, who are leaders in the Arizona gaming community, for helping us achieve this milestone today.

Golden Nugget Online Gaming Awarded Arizona Tribal Events Wagering Operator License

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Monday, August 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNOG) ("GNOG") along with its partner Grand Canyon Resort Corporation ("GRCR"), a wholly owned company of the Hualapai Tribe, announced today that the Arizona Department of Gaming has awarded the partnership an online tribal event wagering operator license.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNOG) ("GNOG") along with its partner Grand Canyon Resort Corporation ("GRCR"), a wholly owned company of the Hualapai Tribe, announced today that the Arizona Department of Gaming has awarded the partnership an online tribal event wagering operator license.
  • "With an outstanding partner in Golden Nugget, we will establish a top-tier event wagering operation through our Grand Canyon Resort Corporation.The Golden Nugget brand is certainly no stranger to the residents of Arizona.
  • With the Las Vegas and Laughlin casino properties bordering our state, Golden Nugget has been providing legal sports betting and casino wagering entertainment to Arizonans for over 70 years.
  • Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. is a leading online gaming company that is considered a market leader by its peers and was first to bring Live Dealer and Live Casino Floor to the United States online gaming market.

Rush Street Interactive to Bring BetRivers Online Sportsbook to Arizona With the Arizona Rattlers

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Friday, August 27, 2021

In addition to receiving market access in Arizona, RSI will become a major sponsor of the six-time world champion Rattlers.

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  • In addition to receiving market access in Arizona, RSI will become a major sponsor of the six-time world champion Rattlers.
  • RSI plans to launch online sports betting in the state under its BetRivers brand during the upcoming NFL and NCAA fall football seasons.
  • Founded in 1992, the Rattlers are the third longest tenured professional sports team in Arizona and have played for their entire history in the state.
  • RSI is also active internationally, offering its online casino and sportsbook in the regulated gaming market of Colombia on RushBet.co .

Gambling.com Group Launches BetArizona.com to Help Sports Bettors Sign Up for New Legal Wagering Options

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Friday, August 27, 2021

In anticipation of the launch of legal mobile sports betting, the Group has launched BetArizona.com, its latest free-to-use website which allows consumers in Arizona to compare legal online sports betting services.

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  • In anticipation of the launch of legal mobile sports betting, the Group has launched BetArizona.com, its latest free-to-use website which allows consumers in Arizona to compare legal online sports betting services.
  • Sports betting fans can begin pre-registering for online sportsbooks through BetArizona.com starting on Saturday, August 28th.
  • Earlier this year, BetArizona.com reported that 1 in 5 ofArizonaadults are likely to place legal sports bets once online sports betting is regulated in the state.
  • Through its proprietary technology platform, the Company publishes a portfolio of premier branded websites including Gambling.com and Bookies.com.