Sports Betting in Arizona

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 10%. Online betting legal since September 2021.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Bally Bet★ 4.7

Unified walletCasino integration

BetPARX★ 4.5

Reduced juiceCaesars affiliate

Sporttrade★ 4.5

State-licensed exchangePeer-to-peer tradingLow fees

Desert Diamond Sports★ 4.3

Arizona tribalTohono O'odham Nation

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks. Active enforcement: Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi in March 2026 — the first criminal prosecution of a prediction market in U.S. history.

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

One of the most competitive markets. 13 online sportsbooks. Strong growth — beat 2024 start by 16% in handle, 20% in gross revenue.

Online sports betting has been legal in Arizona since September 2021.

Tax Information

AZ imposes a 10% tax on operator revenue. Governor proposed raising to 45% for large operators in early 2026 — not yet enacted.

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

Legislative Timeline

1. May 2018
   PASPA struck down by SCOTUS

   Murphy v. NCAA opens the door for state-level sports betting.

2. April 2021
   HB 2772 signed into law

   Authorizes event wagering with up to 20 operator licenses.

3. September 2021
   Online sports betting launches

   Arizona becomes one of the most competitive markets with 13+ operators.

4. January 2026
   Tax increase proposed

   Governor proposes raising operator tax from 10% to 45% for large operators.

How DawBets Helps Arizona Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Arizona in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

Frequently asked questions