Arizona reports $737.2 million in April sports betting handle

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PHOENIX – Bettors in Arizona wagered $737.2 million on sports in April, a 1.2% decrease from April 2025, according to monthly figures released Monday by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

The state collected about $6 million in event wagering privilege fees for the month. Through the first 10 months of fiscal year 2026, regulated sports betting and fantasy sports have generated $53.8 million in privilege fees — including $52.6 million from event wagering and $1.2 million from fantasy contests.

Since sports betting launched in Arizona in 2021, bettors have wagered $34.6 billion, producing $185.8 million in privilege fees for the state.

The Department also announced it will open a new application window for event wagering licenses from June 26 through July 10 at 5 p.m. Arizona time.

The agency publishes monthly Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Revenue Reports on its website.

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