Sports Update: Betting Overview: Arizona Saturates, Louisiana Postpones, Further Developments
Weekend Sports & Gambling Roundup: Arizona, Louisiana, and More!
Looking for the latest on sports wagering in the U.S.? Here's our snappy rundown of the week's top stories, digging into Arizona's licensing debacle, Louisiana's imminent betting launch, and more!
Arizona's Licensed Logjam
With Arizona legislators aiming for "parity" in sports betting issuance, a total of 20 licenses are up for grabs across professional sports teams and tribes. However, when applications closed, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) received 25 applications - 10 from pro franchises/teams and 15 from tribes. The ADG is currently determining which applicants are "initially qualified," expected to happen next week. If more than 10 tribes qualify, they'll need to whittle down the list to just 10 winners.
Partnered tribes include:1. White Mountain Apache (Maxim)2. Fort McDowell Yavapi-Apache Nation (Betfred)3. Gila River Casinos & NFL Cardinals (BetMGM)4. Ak-Chin Indian Community (Harrah's/Caesars)5. Colorado River Tribes (BlueBet)6. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe (Kindred/Unibet)7. Yavapi-Apache Nation (PointsBet)8. Tonto-Apache Tribe (TwinSpires)9. San Carlos Apache Tribe (WynnBET)
Pro sports teams/franchises applicants: Caesars (Chase Field) and FanDuel (planned launch Sept. 9 with Phoenix Suns).
Louisiana Dancing Close to Betting Launch
After a turbulent summer, former Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones estimates sports betting could go live by the college football bowl season, with voters in 55 of 64 parishes legalizing statewide mobile and retail wagering in November 2020. Though it's unlikely regulators will be ready for an NFL season launch, Jones remains optimistic and the next LGCB meeting is scheduled for Aug. 19.
Texans & Caesars Strike a Casual Deal
Though sports wagering can't be legalized in Texas before 2023, Caesars has partnered with the Houston Texans to become the first official casino partner for the state's professional football team. The deal grants Caesars Rewards sponsorship for the free-to-play "Schedule Pick 'Em" game on the Texans' mobile app, offers exclusive prizes, plus a chance for a season ticket holder to win an all-inclusive trip to a Caesars Entertainment destination.
National News Roundup
- New York: Six mobile sports wagering applications have been submitted to the NY Gaming Commission, led by a "super bid" from industry heavyweights. Check out our in-depth analysis here: Link
- Florida-Seminole Compact: Published, falls in line for a potential fall go-live date
- Canada: Enacts single-event sports betting, paving the way for a pre-Labor Day launch
- Connecticut: Rush Street Interactive selected as Connecticut Lottery's sports betting partner
- North Carolina: Lawmakers and constituents show support for legal sports betting
State News Roundup
- Florida: Rumors circulate that courts may kill the current Seminole deal
- California: A group of cities propose a second sports betting referendum
- New York: Proposed bill aims to allow wagering on college games
- Oregon: Sports betting revenue takes a dip in July
- Canada: Prime Minister urged to make legal sports betting effective now
- RIchmond City Council: Approved a casino ballot measure for November ballot
- New York Governor's husband: Refuses to give up his job at Delaware North
Want to Know More?
- For detailed insights on sports betting in Arizona, check out this comprehensive summary
- And if you're curious about sports betting in Louisiana, head over to our enrichment resource for an in-depth perspective!
Stay tuned for more sports and gambling updates from your favorite states!
- Chris Altruda
Top Stories this week from around our network
Road to launch
- New York Gaming Commission receives six mobile sports wagering applications, including a "super bid" by industry leaders [@MattRybaltowski]
Business happenings
- DraftKings finalizes a $1.5 billion deal to acquire Golden Nugget Online Casino
- University of Louisville opposes athlete deals with Barstool Gambling brand
- Sarcropaya: What Fasig-Tipton's Leap Into Digital Currency Means For Horse Racing
- Shaquille O'Neal signs on as WynnBET brand ambassador and consultant
- DraftKings Marketplace debuts with Tom Brady NFTs, leading to a successful launch
More notable stories
- Which are the 10 greatest gambling nicknames of all time? @US_Bets
- PointsBet goes live in West Virginia
- Casinos require masks again in Philadelphia
- Jorge Navarro pleads guilty to federal horse-doping felony
- U.S. gambling expansion undeterred by the pandemic, according to a report
- Radio listeners are more interested in sports betting than TV viewers
- Study shows women make up a significant portion of fantasy football players
- Blurred Lines: The Gamblification Of The American Arcade
- In Arizona's competitive sports betting landscape, 20 licenses are being contested among professional sports teams and tribes. However, the Arizona Department of Gaming received 25 applications, with 10 from pro franchises/teams and 15 from tribes.
- If more than 10 tribes are found initially qualified, they'll need to select 10 winners, with partners including the White Mountain Apache (Maxim), Fort McDowell Yavapi-Apache Nation (Betfred), and Gila River Casinos & NFL Cardinals (BetMGM).
- Stake your wagers soon as sports betting could launch in Louisiana by the college football bowl season, with registrations taking place next week.
- Caesars has partnered with the Houston Texans, becoming the first official casino partner of the Texas team, despite sports wagering not being legalized in Texas until 2023.
- On regulative news, new York has received six mobile sports wagering applications, with North Carolina showing support for legal sports betting, and Connecticut selecting Rush Street Interactive as their sports betting partner.
