KGUN 9NewsStatewide News

Actions

Arizona to embrace sports betting in deal with tribes

Tribes welcome idea of sports books to casinos
Posted at 2:38 PM, Feb 02, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-02 16:38:40-05

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizonans would be allowed to bet on professional and college sports at tribal casinos and at sites owned by pro sports teams under a proposal that is part of an update to the state's deal allowing Native American tribes to run casinos.

The wide-ranging proposal introduced in the Arizona House on Monday would also allow bets to be placed online, fantasy sports wagering, and add limited Keno games at off-track betting locations and social clubs like the American Legion.

Republican Rep. Jeff Weninger of Chandler is sponsoring the proposal.

He says it will bring an as-yet unknown boost to state revenue.