Arizona Launches Early Registration for Sports Betting

August 27, 2021 09:07pm

Arizona sports betting customers began cashing in on early registration deals in the state from some of the country’s largest operators Saturday morning.

That’s because early registration for new Arizona sports betting apps launched in the Grand Canyon state at 12:01 a.m. local time Saturday. The Arizona Department of Gaming issued licenses for 18 operators on Friday.

Legal sports betting begins on Sept. 9, in time for the opening week of Arizona NFL betting and three days ahead of the Arizona Cardinals’ opening clash with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. Arizona Cardinals betting is expected to be popular.

But one tribe is attempting to slow the start of sports betting in Arizona. The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe filed a civil lawsuit Thursday seeking to delay sports betting. The suit in Maricopa County Superior Court has named Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Gaming Director Ted Vogt as defendants. A Sept. 3 hearing has been scheduled.

Early Registration Deals

Five operators have confirmed to they will offer early registration deals to the public — DraftKings Arizona, FanDuel Arizona, BetMGM Arizona, Caesars Arizona and WynnBet Arizona.

DraftKings is giving users a 20% first-deposit match up to $1,000 as an acquisition offer, with up to $150 in bonus bets upon registration to those that register ahead of Sept. 9. Users can use both deals simultaneously.

Spend $5, Get $150 In Bonus Bets, *Paid Within 14 Days!

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days after issuance. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 14 days. 7 days = 168hrs. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 8/23/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

For BetMGM, the operator’s acquisition offer includes bonus bets up to $1,000, with $200 in bonus bets to those that register early in Arizona. Unlike others, BetMGM customers cannot take advantage of both offers at the same time.

Bet $10, Get $150 If You Win

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR), Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See http://BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable and Expire in 7 Days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.

WynnBet has announced that it will offer early registration in Arizona, but has not released any details of offers or promotions.

Bet $20, Get $100
Promo Code: XAZBET

Must be 21+ and present in AZ to participate. T&Cs apply.

Caesars’ acquisition offer includes up to $5,000 in bonus bets, with a $100 bonus bet upon registration to those that take advantage of early registration in Arizona. It also is giving new customers a $100 bonus bet, plus a $1 bonus bet for every point/run in contests involving Arizona teams if the wager is made before Sept. 13 for games Sept. 10-12.

FanDuel is offering up to $1,000 in bonus bets as an acquisition offer, with $100 in site credit upon registration to those that register early. The operator, like DraftKings, is allowing bettors to use both offers at the same time.

Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days.

Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

Sports Betting Licenses in AZ

A total of 18 operator licenses were given out by the Arizona Department of Gaming on Friday.

Those licenses went to eight Arizona professional sports teams or pro venues, and 10 were awarded to Arizona tribes.

In total, 24 operators applied for sportsbook permits in the state, which triggered an eight-business day delay so state regulators could research all applicants.

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