Online sports betting in Arizona

Guide To The Best Legal Online Sportsbooks In Arizona

Legal online sports betting is live in Arizona since September 2021.

Whether you’re into NFL, hockey, or basketball, or local favorites like golf and NASCAR, you’ll find all the info you need about online sports betting right here. 

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About Arizona online sports betting

While Arizona may be best known for awesome sights like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Monument Valley, it’s also known for its love of sports! 

And the really great news for all those passionate sports fans? On April 12th, 2021, senate bill HB 2772 officially welcomed legal online sports betting to the state, allowing every Arizonian to get in on the action!

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About Betting America

At BettingAmerica.com, our goal is to be the premier resource for legal gambling in America. You’ll find the biggest, best, most trustworthy, secure and reliable Arizona sports betting apps and sites right here. 

Caesars, BetMGM and DraftKings are just a few of the spectacular sportsbooks that have launched their online platforms in Arizona.

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about online sports betting in Arizona, including:

  • Which sports you can bet on in Arizona 
  • How old you need to be 
  • How to sign up and get started 
  • Tips on finding the best promos, free bets, and welcome offers
  • The different ways you can bet online in Arizona and how the various bet types work  
  • How to make deposits and withdrawals on online betting sites in Arizona 
  • And much, much more! 

First off, the legal stuff 

Online Arizona sports betting is available to anyone over the age of 21, but you need to actually be in the state at the time you place your bet. All the legal and legit sports betting sites in Arizona use geolocation to make sure your device is within the state’s borders to enforce this. So, if you’re going on a roadtrip, place your bets before you hit the tarmac. 

Finally, a note on college sports. Online college sports betting in Arizona is legal and allowed, but bets on individual player performances are not. In other words, you can bet on your chosen college team to win a particular game, but not that your favorite player will score X points in that game. 

However, you can bet on awards and seasonal performances given out to teams – like who’s going to clench the coveted Territorial Cup.

FAQ

Ready to find out more? Get clued up on everything you need to know about Arizona online sports betting in our frequently asked questions below. 

WHAT TYPE OF BETS CAN I MAKE IN ARIZONA?

Here are the different ways you can place wagers on online betting sites in Arizona:
Moneyline Bets:
This is the most popular way people bet online, and is simply betting on a specific team to win. The team with the negative sign is the favorite and the team with the positive sign is the underdog. Example: New York Jets are @ -165, New York Giants @ +140: the Jets are favorites and the Giants are underdogs. In this example, if you bet on the favorite, the Jets, you have to bet $165 to win $100. If you bet on the underdog, the Giants, you’ll bet $100 to win $140. Moneyline bets on solely who wins.
Point Spread Bets:
Also known as betting the spread, this bet is on who wins and by how much. It is used to even out the odds between two unevenly matched teams. The sportsbook estimates which team is expected to win and by what margin.  The favorite has a negative sign and the underdog has a positive sign. Players then bet that the team expected to win will exceed the margin of victory and “beat the spread” or players will bet the underdog will lose by fewer points than the margin thus “cover the spread”. Example: Patriots vs Rams. Patriots are favorites (-5), they have to win by six points or more to beat the spread and the Rams would have to lose by four points or less to cover the spread. If a game results in the exact number e.g. in this case if the Patriots win by exactly five points it would be a ‘push’ and bettors on either side would be returned their original wager. The spread is often expressed in half points to avoid a “push”/tie.
Total Bets – Over/Under:
This is a single wager that the combined score of a game will be over or under what the sportsbook sets it at before the game. The bettor is not concerned about which team will win, but is concerned about the combined number of points/goals/scores scored by the teams by the end of the game.  Those who think the score will be higher than that set by the sportsbooks are “taking the over”, those who believe the score will be lower are “taking the under”. Normally expressed in half points to avoid ties.
Parlay Bets:
This is a type of wager that combines multiple individual bets into one bet. In order for the player to win, all the individual bets have to win. Despite your odds being lower to win, when you do win your payout is significantly higher. Parlays allow players to risk a small amount to win big.
Teaser/Pleaser Bets:
These are a form of parlay bets. The differences are 1) all bets within Teaser/Pleasers are Point Spread Bets or Total Bets and 2) the spread is shifted either for the bettor (Teaser) or against the bettor (Pleaser). All the lines are shifted in the same direction either for you or against you for the same number of points. Teaser: Here lines are adjusted in the player’s favor thus the player has a better chance of winning, however, this will be at a lower payout than a standard parlay. Pleaser: The line is adjusted in the opposite direction of a teaser thus the line is adjusted in the sportsbook’s favor so the player has a lower chance of winning than a regular parlay, but the payout will be at a much higher rate than a standard parlay.
Prop (proposition) Bets:
This is a bet on something occurring that is not necessarily directly related to the final score. It is also known as a side bet. E.g., Lebron James Assists in a game 10.5; you could bet the over or under. Tom Brady 3.5 Touchdown Passes in a game; again you could bet the over or the under. Betting on the number of fouls in either half of a game or on someone running a mile in under five minutes would also be examples of prop bets.
Futures Bets:
These are bets on an event occurring in the future. For example, you could bet on the New England Patriots to win the Superbowl at the start of the season. These are particularly popular in soccer, golf, tennis, and Olympic events.
In-Play/Live Betting:
This is betting on a particular sporting event after it has started. Odds are adjusted in real time depending on score lines, various statistics e.g. possession, injuries etc. Live betting allows continuous betting throughout the duration of a sporting event. Moneyline, Spread Bets, Prop Bets, Totals can all be placed during In-Play betting.
Round Robin Bets:
This is similar to a parlay bet. A parlay is a collection of single bets combined into one bet; a round-robin is a collection of parlays placed into one bet. As a result you do not have to win every bet within the round robin to win some money, there is room for some losses. However payouts will not be as high when some of the parlays within the round robin lose.
PointsBetting (Only on PointsBet):
This is a brand new type of bet offered by PointsBet only. Wagers are placed on the points a team wins by rather than simply the outcome of a game. E.g. $5 placed per point the Jets win by so if for example, the Jets win by 9 points you would win $45, however if the Jets lose by 5 you lose $25. Essentially the winnings or losses are magnified depending on “how right” or “how wrong” you are. Wagers can result in big wins or but big losses can also occur.
Decimal/European Odds:
These are different formats for expressing odds. The decimal odds number represents the amount a bettor wins for every dollar wagered.  For the decimal odds, the number represents the total payout including the original wager amount, not just the profit. Example: Decimal odds of 4.5 and you bet $1. If your team wins you get $4.50 back i.e. $3.50 profit.  European odds, also known as fractional odds, are more common in European betting markets. To convert fractional to decimal, divide the top or first figure by the bottom or second figure then add 1. Example: 7/2 in fractional odds = 7 divided by 2 = 3.5 then add 1 which results in 4.5 in decimal notation.

CAN I BET ON COLLEGE SPORTS IN ARIZONA?

Yes, online betting on Arizona College Sports is permitted. However prop bets on college sports are not allowed in the Grand Canyon state.

HOW TO SIGN UP TO A SPORTS BETTING APP IN AZ

To ensure you don’t miss out on a new account bonus, locate a promo code or follow one of the “Get Bonus” links near the top of this page before you embark on your Arizona online sports betting adventure!
iPhone:
Choose a sportsbook and follow the links to their website. You will be directed to the App Store download page. When you have installed the app on your iPhone or iPad simply follow the registration instructions provided.
Android:
Real money gaming apps are now also available for Android users in the Google Play Store. Follow the links to your chosen sportsbook’s website and you will be directed to the Play Store. Download and install the app and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
What do I need to set up an online sports betting account in Arizona?
  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Social Security Number (last 4 digits)
  • ID may be required to verify your account

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO BET IN ARIZONA?

You have to be 21 years or older.

WHERE CAN I BET ONLINE IN ARIZONA?

You can bet online with any one of the legal sportsbooks. Arizona Online Sportsbook List 2021:
  • DraftKings Sportsbook
  • BetMGM Sportsbook
  • FanDuel Sportsbook
  • Caesars Sportsbook
  • Unibet
  • WynnBet
  • Barstool Sports
  • TwinSpires

ARIZONA SPORTSBOOK DEPOSIT METHODS

There are a wide range of deposit methods for funding your sports betting account in Arizona. For many people the easiest option is a credit or debit card. E-Wallets such as PayPal or Skrill have become an increasingly popular choice in recent times. Prepaid cards, eChecks and online banking are also commonly available.
Credit/Debit Cards:
Most sportsbooks accept these for deposits. Options may be restricted to Visa and Mastercard. Some banks may block these transactions as they don’t allow deposits onto any type of gambling site despite the legalization of U.S. sports betting in 2018.
Electronic Wallets:
Availability is dependent on the individual app/site but established eWallets such as PayPal or Skrill are an option on some sportsbooks. You can only withdraw using eWallets if you deposited with the same method first. Deposits usually process immediately.
Bank Transfer:
Sports bettors can deposit by sending money directly from their bank accounts.
Prepaid Cards:
These are like gift cards that players can use similarly to credit/debit cards to deposit any amount up to the value of the card. You can also withdraw to the prepaid card.
PayNearMe:
Some sportsbooks offer this deposit-only method however you cannot withdraw via PayNearMe. You simply select it as your deposit option with the sportsbook, then decide on the amount you would like to deposit and the sportsbook sends you a unique barcode. You can then go to your nearest 7-Eleven/CVS/Family Dollar where the cashier will scan the barcode and you pay them the amount of the deposit. Typically, your deposit will process within 15 minutes and is then available to use on the sportsbook.
Check:
You can deposit and withdraw using electronic check (eCheck) and you can withdraw by paper check. Typically, you cannot deposit directly to a sportsbook using a regular paper check. With eChecks, after a player requests their bank to transfer money from their bank account into a sportsbook, the request is first passed through a clearing house before the funds are transferred.

FREE BETS AND BONUSES AT AZ SPORTSBOOKS

Sportsbooks in Arizona offer a variety of incentives to new users. Some will give you a free bet just for signing up for a new account. The more common offer is to give a bonus to new players when they make their first deposit. The bonus is usually proportional to the size of the deposit and can be in the form of a free bet or a risk-free bet.

CAN I PLACE A BET WHILE OUTSIDE ARIZONA?

No. State and Federal Law prohibits betting on Arizona online sportsbooks from outside the state. This is enforced by Geolocation Technology. You are however free to register a new account and even make deposits and withdrawals from outside Arizona.

HOW TO BET ON SPORTS ONLINE IN ARIZONA

You can set up a new account by going to the website of your sportsbook of choice via desktop or laptop and following the steps for new customers. Alternatively you can download the sportsbook’s app on your iPhone or Android device and complete the registration process within the app itself.

WHAT SPORTS CAN I BET ON IN ARIZONA?

You can bet on all sports. Depending on the time of year you will find markets available for the major professional sports, college sports and other international events including but not limited to:
  • NFL
  • NCAA Football
  • NBA
  • NCAA Basketball
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • Golf
  • Nascar/Auto Racing
  • Tennis
  • UFC/MMA
  • Boxing
  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Australian Rules
  • Cricket
  • Table Tennis

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