Legal
April 13, 2021
Arizona Passes Fantasy Sports Bill
The Arizona Legislature approved new gambling opportunities, allowing sports betting on and off reservations. Arizona Legislature Passes Sports Wagering Bill On Monday, the Arizona Legislature approved Bill 1797 known as the “the fantasy sports bill” to allow sports betting on and off reservations, which would present new opportunities for tribe-owned casinos. The Senate approved the […]
Legal
March 8, 2021
Historical Horse Racing Bill Could “Poison” Gaming Compact
Tribes could oppose a historical horse racing wagering bill that aims to modernize the industry with off-track betting parlors and machines that resemble slots. Historical Horse Racing Could Help Modernize Industry in Arizona As Gov. Doug Ducey pushes for legislation that would allow sports betting in Arizona, tribes are very likely to oppose any bill that surrenders […]
Legal
February 21, 2021
Arizona Draws Closer to Launching Sports Betting and Gambling Expansion
Sports betting and gambling expansion are on the cards for the state of Arizona as the Senate Commerce Committee has advanced a bill on Wednesday. Sports Betting and Gambling Bill Advances in Senate Committee Arizona is heading towards a future in which regulated sports betting is part of the landscape. The state advanced a sport […]
Legal
February 10, 2021
Arizona Gambling Expansion Bill Passes House Commerce Committee
Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona has been successful in negotiating a gambling expansion bill with tribal operators to include private operators and professional sports teams. The bill legalizing the process passed the House Commerce Committee on Tuesday. Expanded Sports Gambling Coming to Arizona Arizona continues its push for legalized betting on professional and collegiate events […]
Sports
February 9, 2021
Kindred Signs Entry Deals for Unibet in Arizona and California
Arizona and California have proven seductive markets for Kindred Group which has signed activation deals with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation to gain an early entry into the states. Unibet Parent Company Seeks out Arizona and California as Gambling Markets Kindred Group is expanding its clout in the United States and […]
Legal
February 4, 2021
Sports Betting Deal Proposal Could Boost Revenue in Arizona
Under a proposal submitted to the House of Representatives in Arizona, professional and college sports betting would be allowed at tribal casinos and facilities owned by professional sports teams. Sports Betting Could Be Allowed at Tribal Casinos in Arizona The proposal, introduced on Monday in the Arizona House of Representatives, is part of a plan […]
Sports
January 20, 2021
Arizona’s Governor Seeks Mobile Sports Betting Opportunities
Gov. Doug Ducey is negotiating a new compact with tribal operators in the state as he appeals to legislators to allow the expansion to mobile sports betting. Mobile Sports Betting to Boost Tax Revenue Says Gov. Ducey Arizona’s governor, Doug Ducey, is looking into ways to legalize regular and fantasy sports betting in the state, […]
Legal
January 15, 2021
Arizona Wants to Modernize Its Gambling Adding New Verticals
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize the state’s gambling system and renew the compacts with Native American tribes. Arizona To Update Gambling System Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize and update the state’s gambling legislature. On Wednesday, Mr. Ducey submitted a document to Arizona lawmakers. In the document, Mr. Ducey states that he […]
Casino
January 2, 2021
Navajo Lays Off Temporarily More than 1,100 Casino Employees
Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, the business entity of the Navajo Nation operating the tribe’s gambling establishments in Arizona and New Mexico, announced Thursday plans to temporarily lay off on New Year’s Day more than 1,100 workers. Temporary Layoffs to Cut Costs The Gaming Enterprise noted in its release that due to the impact on revenue […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
Gila River Hotels Signs Suns and Mercury for Fan-Focused Experiences
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have signed official fan-focused partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casino. Suns and Mercury Explore New Awareness Opportunities with Gila River Gila River Hotels & Casinos, an Arizona-based tribal operator, has teamed up with the Phoenix Suns, a National Basketball Association (NBA) team, and Phoenix Mercury, a Women’s NBA […]