BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the Arizona Cardinals today debuted the first sportsbook at a National Football League (NFL) stadium. The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is a two-story, 17,000-square-foot entertainment destination featuring state-of-the-art sports wagering amenities, concert-hosting facilities, a gourmet grille and bar and a … [More]
Portland-Headquartered Bank Expands Middle-Market Team in Phoenix
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, announced the expansion of its Phoenix-based middle market banking team with the addition of five new members to support its rapid growth in serving mid-size companies across Arizona. Today's announcement marks the latest development in Umpqua's Western U.S. expansion. Late last year, Umpqua hired … [More]
Arizona Celebrates One Year of Legal Sports Betting Friday, July Report Released
Tomorrow marks one year of legal sports betting in the state of Arizona. Through July of 2022, Arizonans have wagered over $5 billion dollars on sports, highlighting the excitement for new gaming opportunities in the state. “In April of 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation and the amended Tribal-State Gaming Compacts that legalizing sports betting and a number of … [More]
Phoenix-Based Wellness Restaurant Brand Raises $100M from Mission-Aligned Investors
True Food Kitchen, the award-winning restaurant brand that has pioneered wellness-driven dining, announced a significant round of capital investment led by two new investors, HumanCo and Manna Tree, supported by existing investor Centerbridge Partners. The more than $100 million round of funding is the largest investment for the 42-unit restaurant brand that was founded in 2008 … [More]
JA BizTown Gets Renovated, New Local Businesses Join Student-Size Town
Students across the Valley and state heading back to school this month and nonprofit Junior Achievement of Arizona recently completed a renovation at its JA BizTown, a student-sized town built to engage 4th, 5th and 6th graders in personal and business finances through simulation-based learning. The town features more than 40 local and national businesses where students can … [More]
ASU and Arizona Lottery Announce Partnership to Expand ASU’s Sport Innovation Efforts
The Global Sport Institute and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University are teaming up with the Arizona Lottery’s Gives Back program to support ASU’s Global Sport Venture Challenge - a pitch competition designed to assist entrepreneurs in launching and scaling sport-related startups. Applications are now open and will be accepted … [More]
