Arizona Finalizes Sports Betting Comments, Preps NFL Launch

By Giovanni Shorter | June 21, 2021
  • The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has stated they are aiming to launch the market on September 9, 2021.
  • The aim is to have the market up and running ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
  • The final time to submit comments on the posted rules is June 21 by 11:59 PM.

PHOENIX – Sports betting in Arizona is headed towards officially launching, with a set date of September 9, 2021. The goal is the have the market active by the start of the 2021 NFL season.

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) posted the official rules for the sports betting and daily fantasy (DFS) markets in the Grand Canyon State.

Parties can comment on the rules, and they have until June 21, 11:59 PM. Sports betting in Arizona is moving at a strong pace for its launch.

Arizona Sportsbooks Incoming

With the passing and signing of HB 2772, sports betting is on pace for its September launch.

Arizona professional sports teams have already set up partnerships with regulated books to launch local sportsbooks immediately. The Arizona Cardinals, the Phoenix Suns, and the PGA Tour all are bringing new sportsbooks to Arizona.

The rules can be found here. There have been two sessions already discussing sports betting and DFS in Arizona.

The final session will be between 1 pm and 4 pm on Monday.

The rules are standard compared to other markets. Sports betting will be run by the ADG, taxes from sports betting revenue will be allocated to education and city resources, and both statewide mobile and retail sports betting will be regulated.

There are a few final clarifications that are seeing discussion from local officials, however.

First, lawmakers want to understand the use of official league data. Local sportsbooks are expected to create their odds using data from official professional and collegiate organizations.

Funding and withdrawing from betting accounts are also being discussed. The final details on the deposit and withdrawal methods acceptable under the law have not been officially set.

And the rules surrounding live in-game betting. This is surrounding specifically the unilateral right for players to void their wagers before an event starts. Lawmakers want to discuss how these effects live betting.

The legal gambling market in Arizona is expected to see a major boom from sports betting. The count down has begun for a new market.

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