Gambling in Arizona

Any form of online gambling in Arizona is considered illegal (also in the cities Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise). Interesting, how the online gambling laws in Arizona will change in 2020?

Minimum legal gambling age in Arizona: 21+ (horse racing, casino, poker), 19+ (bingo), 21+ (betting – expected)

Online Sports Betting in Arizona

Currently, online sports betting in the state of Arizona is not regulated as well. No sites are offering betting options. However, there has been a big effort as of late to see that change. In January of 2019, Arizona saw its first piece of gambling legislation looking to legalize and regulate sports betting. The bill does not allow for online sports betting but does not limit it to its casinos either.

Online Casino Gambling in Arizona

There are casinos widely available in Arizona as 16 different federally recognized tribes operate a total of 24 gambling facilities in the state. The casinos are restricted to Native American reservations but offer all the casino games players expect such as slots, table games, and poker rooms.

Bordering Nevada as it does, it’s perhaps no surprise that Arizona has a thriving casino culture. However, you might be surprised to know that all the casino action takes place in the south of the state and nowhere near the border with Las Vegas.

As detailed in the Arizona Gaming Regulations, there are 24 Class III gaming casinos in total. These are owned by 16 of the state’s American Indian tribes and are based on reservation land. For over 21s there’s a wealth of gaming action to enjoy in The Grand Canyon State.

Most of the state’s casinos come with a full package of hotel and resort facilities to enjoy. Plus, many offer gaming on a 24-hour basis. With such choice available, it’s difficult to know where to head first.

For example, The Vee Quiva Casino or Twin Arrows Casino. The Navajo Nation opened Twin Arrows in 2013 and it has become one of Arizona’s most popular and well-reviewed casinos in that time. Twin Arrows is a big place and their gambling floor is huge with all of the latest slots and popular table games. They also offer numerous dining options from fine dining to the more casual as well as luxury suites in the hotel.

Online Poker in Arizona

Gambling in any form online in Arizona is considered illegal and this goes for online poker as well. There are sites which will accept Arizona money but they are few and far between at-best. Playing poker live continues to be the best option in the state. However, just as with sports betting, legislation allowing for online poker is expected, but there is no timetable.

Online Lotteries in Arizona

Arizona has a lottery readily available anywhere in the state with all the major games. Everything from drawings to scratch-offs, Mega Millions to Powerball.

Fantasy Sports in Arizona

Arizona is one of nine states to make Daily Fantasy Sports completely illegal so sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings do not operate in the state. However, the is a movement to change this and it is tied into their legal sports betting effort. The issue is a popular one with citizens as well as the governor so expect even more movement on this issue soon.

Horse Racing Betting in Arizona

Horse racing betting has long been popular in the state of Arizona and tracks such as Turf Paradise and Rillito Park Race Track are mainstays. Arizona has one legal online site available for horse racing as well at TVG.com. The state also has plenty of OTBs available throughout the state as well.

Arizona Gambling Legislation Updates

The online gambling legislation is interesting and quite popular in the state and while this is only a start, sports betting in Arizona could be legal by 2020. 

Want to know more about Arizona online gambling laws, taxes and development? Follow updates at statelaws.findlaw.com/arizona-law/arizona-gambling-laws and read the local news at abc15.com/news