Arizona Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Arizona. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Arizona. Arizona legalized DFS in 2021.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Arizona is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
RESTRICTEDArizona permits online poker but does not currently authorize online casino gambling. The state allows tribal casinos to offer online poker under the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compacts and Arizona Revised Statutes § 5-601 et seq.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online poker software authorized by tribal compacts is legal; unauthorized possession is illegal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale of online poker services is restricted to tribal operators under compacts; unauthorized sales are illegal.
Penalties
Unauthorized online gambling is a Class 1 misdemeanor under A.R.S. § 13-3301.
Minimum Age
21 years and older for online poker.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Arizona has not yet been verified. Online and retail sports betting were legalized in 2021.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
ILLEGALPoker home games exist in a legal gray area in Arizona. No significant changes to social gambling laws in recent years.
Home Game Rules
Technically prohibited but rarely enforced
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Could face misdemeanor gambling charges if reported.
Age Requirements
N/A
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal in Arizona. Retail and online sports betting launched in September 2021.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Arizona launched sports betting in September 2021 under HB 2772. Both online/mobile and retail betting are available. Licensed through tribal gaming compacts and professional sports franchises. Major operators include FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars. Arizona allows betting on professional and college sports (with some restrictions on Arizona college player props).
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide via licensed apps. Retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos and professional sports venues. 20 licenses total (10 tribal, 10 event wagering).
Penalties
Unlicensed sports betting operations face Class 5 felony charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties. Using unlicensed offshore sites is technically illegal but not actively prosecuted.
Minimum Betting Age
21+