Bettors in Arizona wagered over $609 million on sports in February of 2023, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents nearly a 24% increase when compared to February of 2022.
“The second month of 2023 saw significant levels of sports betting in the state, with over $117 million more when compared to February of 2022,” said Jackie Johnson, Director, ADG. “These figures highlight a robust event wagering market during the month, which encompassed wagering from Super Bowl LVII hosted here in Arizona.”
Event wagering privilege fees totaled over $1.6 million in the month, resulting in over $39 million in privilege fees collected by the state since the start of legal operations. You can view the full February event wagering report on the ADG website.
Established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1995, ADG is the state regulatory agency for tribal gaming, racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, event wagering/fantasy sports and unarmed combat sports. ADG also provides and supports education, prevention and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling and 24-hour confidential helpline, 1-800-NEXT-STEP.
