Arizona to open application window for new retail sports betting licenses
By Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is opening an application window to accept new retail sports betting licenses. On Tuesday the regulator announced it will accept applications for limited event wagering licenses as part of plans to expand the state’s sports betting market by accepting new retail wagering applications. The ADG said this is one element of a busy week for the agency.
The announcement specifies that the limited event wagering licenses are available only to particular operators. The regulator framed the move around retail wagering rather than online-only permissions, signalling a focus on expanding in-person betting opportunities across Arizona.
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Reported by SBC Americas.