Arizona may approve tribal betting
A new bill in Arizona to reintroduce tribal betting has arrived in the Senate and will reboot the debate that had SB1158 failing last year.
US.- After a push failed in 2019, Arizona is looking to approve tribal betting once again. Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state Senate to try and legalise the segment.
Last year, SB1158 failed to get past a second reading, which is why they are trying again. Senator Sonny Borrelli and Representative Steve Pierce are sponsoring SB1525, which would allow land-based sports betting.
However, Arizona tribal betting still needs the state to consider how it would apply new regulations.
SB1525 would clear sports betting at venues “located at one or more premises that have a bar license, a beer and wine bar license or a private club license.” However, as the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) only allows gambling inside tribal land, its future remains uncertain.
Arizona ties with major sports teams
The Arizona Cardinals and Gila River Hotels and Casinos continue to expand their relationship. This time, by naming the casino company the official hotel and casino partner of the National Football League (NFL) team.
The partnership goes back to the last decade, as the Cardinals and Gila River have worked together for more than 15 years. Gila River said that in order to celebrate the announcement, it is offering more than US$250k in prizes.
“The Arizona Cardinals are proud to be a teammate of Gila River Hotels & Casinos. Together, we are a team that shares a common goal: to truly make a difference in our communities. Particularly with youth-focused initiatives,” said Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill.
Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels and Casinos, added: “Gila River Hotels and Casinos supports its home team annually at their presenting partnership game with more than 300 Gila River Indian Community member fans in attendance, and it has been an honour to present our Nation’s Colours before each of those games.
“We’re thrilled that our long-standing partnership is official in the eyes of the NFL,” explained the CEO. Moreover, Manuel said that they are not only merging two synergistic brands. They’re also creating more opportunities to give back to the local community in Arizona.
