The Arizona Department of Gaming (Department) announced that it will begin accepting new applications for event wagering licenses on June 26, 2026 the agency will accept applications for not less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and not less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises.

“As the state regulator, we remain dedicated to consumer protection and a thorough licensing review
process,” said Cliff Holden, the Department’s Assistant Director of Certification and Licensing. “We look forward to receiving new applications for regulated event wagering.”

Since the launch of legal event wagering and sports betting in Arizona in 2021, people have wagered
$33.9 billion, generating approximately $179.9 million in event wagering privilege fees for the state.

The 2021 enabling legislation allows for a maximum of 20 event wagering operator licenses, with ten
reserved for Arizona Tribes and ten reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises. There are currently 14
licensed operators, and periodically, the Department has opened new application windows, most
recently one in July 2024.