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

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. Contested: Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi in March 2026, but a federal court halted the prosecution with a preliminary injunction on May 5, 2026. Arizona has asked the Ninth Circuit to lift it.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commissionSports contracts in most states

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Legal Status

One of the most competitive markets, with 12 online sportsbooks live. Sporttrade left in May 2026. Circa Sports was licensed in July 2026 and is targeting an early-2027 launch.

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

Tax Information

AZ taxes operator revenue at 10%. Gov. Hobbs proposed a 45% rate for the largest operators in early 2026, but the June 2026 budget kept the rate at 10%.

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 a dozen-plus operators.

4. January 2026
   Tax increase proposed

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

5. June 2026
   Tax hike left out of budget

   The FY2027 budget (HB 4155) keeps the operator rate at 10%.

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.

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