BetMGM sports betting licence approved in Arizona
The sports betting company can begin signing up customers on August 28
US.- BetMGM has announced that it has been approved for a sports betting licence in Arizona. The sports betting company will be able to start registering customers for online and mobile betting on August 28.
The brand has already partnered with the Arizona Cardinals and Gila River Casinos,
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said: “It is an exciting day here at BetMGM to get the official sign off to launch on day one of sports betting in Arizona.
“Through our partnerships with Gila River and the Arizona Cardinals, as well as the benefits of being connected to MGM Resorts properties nationwide, we have many exciting things in store for sports fans in Arizona.”
The first bets are expected to be allowed on September 9, the NFL’s opening day, in advance of the Cardinals away opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 12.
According to Arizona’s regulations, the state Department of Gaming can issue 10 sportsbook licences to major sport franchises, such as the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Coyotes and Phoenix Suns. Others who can get sports gambling licenses include pro golfing and NASCAR events.
Tribes will be allowed to run sports betting operations at their casinos, and an unlimited number of fantasy sports licences will be allowed.
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