Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $746 million on sports in April of 2025, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

This represents an approximate 14% increase when compared to April of 2024.The state collected approximately $4.3 million in privilege fees in the month.

The legalization of sports betting in Arizona stands to pump a lot of money into the state treasury. The state is able to levy a tax on around 40% of the gross earnings made in the state – so in the the first six months of legal sports betting in Arizona, the state made just under $8 million in taxes, and this number is expected to grow as legal gambling gets more popular.

Because Arizona gambling revenues are taxable, once translated into public funds, the government can fund anything from education to infrastructure projects for Arizona residents. This is a major incentive for states to legalize sports betting.