(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Arizona Department of Gaming announced that it will begin accepting new applications for event wagering licenses on 26 June 2026. Pursuant to A.R.S. §5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106, 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 defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).
“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.”
The application window for event wagering licenses will open on 26 June 2026, and will close on 10 July 2026 at 5 p.m. Arizona Time. Applicants must submit their completed applications within this timeframe to be considered for a license. Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review the materials on the agency’s website to understand the application process and requirements.
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. A comprehensive list of licensed operators can be found on the Approved Operators web page.
The Department will evaluate all applications received in accordance with the established criteria set forth in the State’s event wagering rules and statutes. To access detailed information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and relevant timelines, visit the Forms, Licensing, and Fees web page. Additionally, the Frequently Asked Questions page is available to help answer common questions.