Is sports betting legal in Arizona?
Legal, online and in person
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Arizona, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
| Status | Legal, online and in person |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Arizona Department of Gaming |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Event wagering, including mobile wagering statewide, is authorized under HB 2772 and amended tribal-state gaming compacts and regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming. The law allows up to 20 operator licenses, 10 reserved for Arizona tribes and 10 for professional sports franchises and certain event venues. Circa Sports is licensed but listed by the regulator as not yet launched.
Licensed online sportsbooks in Arizona
As listed by the Arizona Department of Gaming:
- Bally Bet
- bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- Desert Diamond
- DraftKings
- Fanatics
- FanDuel
- Hard Rock Digital
- theScore Bet
- betcris
- BetRivers
What these books charge
Every sportsbook builds a margin into its prices. We measured it on NBA player props over the 2025-26 season. Lower is cheaper for you. Among the books licensed in Arizona:
| Sportsbook | Average NBA prop margin | Lines measured |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 6.19% | 112,996 |
| DraftKings | 6.66% | 125,315 |
| BetMGM | 7.07% | 129,131 |
| Fanatics | 7.10% | 48,864 |
| Caesars | 7.29% | 64,651 |
| BetRivers | 7.40% | 55,504 |
Margins are national averages across states. Full tables by market: which sportsbook charges the most vig. What the number means: hold vs vig.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Arizona?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Arizona, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
Who regulates sports betting in Arizona?
The Arizona Department of Gaming.
Sources
- Arizona Department of Gaming: Approved Operators & Retail Locations
- Arizona Department of Gaming: Event Wagering General Information
Other states with the same status: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas. All states.