Arizona sports handle surges to $967 million in October

Sports Betting

Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $967 million on sports and events in October of 2025, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

This represents an approximate 22.2 percent increase when compared to October of 2024.
The state collected approximately $5.2 million in privilege fees in the month of October.

Fiscal year-to-date regulated event wagering and fantasy sports privilege fees in Arizona has totaled
$20.7 million, including $20.2 million in event wagering and $462,576 in fantasy sports.

Arizona operators took in $52,497,272 for revenue during October, a massive 168.1% spike from the previous month ($19,576,306). Of that, mobile sportsbook revenue contributed $51,628,868 for the 10th month of 2025, up 177.8% from September ($18,583,605).

That surge in Arizona sports betting revenue meant the state’s sports betting taxes climbed as well.

The total taxes derived from sports betting surged by 170%, from $1,937,776 in September to $5,232,359 the following month. Mobile sports betting taxes hit $5,162,887, up 177.8% from September ($1,858,360).

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