Hard Rock Sportsbook opens at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Arizona
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is located in Flagstaff.
US.- Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) and Hard Rock Digital have announced the opening of the Hard Rock Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways and an appearance by Arizona baseball legend Luis Gonzalez at the opening event.
The Sportsbook is adjacent to the remodeled sports bar and restaurant at Twin Arrows. It features eight kiosks and two betting windows.
NNGE and Hard Rock Digital partnered to launch mobile sports betting in Arizona in 2022. Similar to online, Hard Rock Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will offer pre-game, in-game, and futures markets across all major sports, including Same Game Parlays, head-to-head bets, and play-by-play betting.
Brian Parrish, CEO of Navajo Gaming, said: “We are very pleased to take this next step forward in our partnership with the Hard Rock Sportsbook Team. Our two organizations continue to work seamlessly together in pursuit of NNGE being able to offer our guests outstanding products, values, services, and experiences with Event Wagering. We have a long-term relationship that’s evolving and getting stronger every day. Please join us for the Grand Opening on July 8th at 2pm in our new Sportsbook at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort.”
Marlon Goldstein, CEO of Hard Rock Digital, added: “We’re excited to introduce our retail sports betting experience in Arizona and celebrate the grand opening of Hard Rock Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Navajo Gaming has been an incredible partner and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow our relationship.”
Last week, Gila River Resorts & Casinos and BetMGM opened a sportsbook at the new Santan Mountain Casino in Arizona. The 7,000 square feet BetMGM sports betting location is the largest sportsbook in the state. The new sportsbook features eight self-service betting kiosks, four betting windows, a 130-foot LED screen, a DJ booth and individual and booth seating.
Arizona sports betting handle hits $535m in April
Arizona’s sports betting handle was $535m in April, according to a report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). That’s up 4.5 per cent compared to the same period 2022. Arizona became the fastest state to surpass $10bn in sports wagering handle.
From the total, 99 per cent of bets were made online, while retail locations accepted the approximate $4.6m of remaining bets in Arizona. The state currently has 17 mobile sports betting operators and 25 retail sports betting locations.
