DraftKings is the fourth operator to obtain approval from the Arizona Division of Gaming to launch sports activities betting in Arizona.

The DraftKings information, which was confirmed by Bookies.com Thursday afternoon, comes on the heels of three different related approvals by the division this week.

The opposite three included FanDuel and the Phoenix Suns; Penn Nationwide Gaming/Barstool Sports activities and Phoenix Worldwide Raceway; and BetMGM, partnering with the Arizona Cardinals and Gila River Group.

Moreover, reviews say that PointsBet, in partnership with the Yavapai-Apache Nation and Cliff Citadel On line casino Resort, has been accredited.

Early registration for sports activities betting in Arizona can start at 12:01 a.m. (native time) Saturday, the identical day that each day fantasy sports activities choices launch within the state. The state plans to go reside with sports activities betting on Sept. 9, the primary day of the NFL season, simply in time for NFL betting.

Each day fantasy sports activities operators can launch on Saturday. Operators will discover out Friday if they’ve acquired approval.

Different Partnerships in Arizona

A complete of 26 events have submitted purposes for the 20 accessible licenses within the state, in accordance with the division. There might be 10 for professional groups/venues and 10 for Arizona tribes.

The remainder of the sportsbooks and betting apps in Arizona will discover out whether or not their purposes have been accredited or denied by Friday afternoon.

Right here’s who has partnered up in Arizona up to now that has but to substantiate whether or not they’ve been accredited or denied for licenses:

  • Caesars (Arizona Diamondbacks)
  • Bally’s (Phoenix Mercury)
  • Phoenix Rising FC (TBA)
  • Scientific Gaming (Pascua Yaqui Tribe/On line casino Del Sol)
  • TwinSpires (Mazatal Resort & On line casino/Tonto Apache Nation)
  • William Hill/Caesars (Harrah’s AK-Chin On line casino)
  • BlueBet (Colorado River Indian Tribes)
  • WynnBET (Apache Gold and Sky casinos/San Carlos Apache)
  • Unibet (Fort Yuma Indian Reservation)
  • Betfred (Fort McDowell Nation Gila River Group)