Arizona sports betting handle increases year-over-year in February
The sports betting handle reached $700m, up 9.8 per cent from February 2024.
US.- Arizona’s sports betting handle reached $700m in February, up 9.8 per cent year-over-year. According to the Arizona Department of Gaming, the state collected $4m in privilege fees.
Adjusted gross event wagering receipts before free bet deductions totalled $64.6m. Online gross receipts amounted to $64.6m and retail $76,680. The state’s record monthly handle remains $897.6m set in November last year.
Recently, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) issued cease-and-desist orders against multiple unlicensed gambling operators, both domestic and international. It says they were unlawfully targeting Arizona residents.
According to ADG, the operators provided access to various online gaming services, including slot-style casino games, sweepstakes platforms, sports wagering, horse race betting and peer-to-peer wagering exchanges. The regulator stated: “These operations are not licensed by the state and fail to meet Arizona’s strict regulatory requirements, thereby posing significant consumer protection and financial risks to Arizonans.”
