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Arizona legislature sends sports betting bill to governor’s desk

April 13, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Arizona

Lawmakers in Arizona have decided to approve sports betting as well as additional gambling opportunities for Native American tribes. On Monday, the Senate approved a bill that was passed by the House in March. ...

Revenue losses caused by ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces Navajo Nation to lay off 1,100-plus workers at casinos in Arizona and New Mexico

Kim M

January 3, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Arizona, Economy/Finance, Labor Relations, New Mexico

In Arizona and New Mexico, more than 1,100 workers at Navajo Nation-operated casinos were temporarily laid off on New Year's Day due to prolonged closures caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The deci...

Yavapai Nation officially opens new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona

Kim M

November 3, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Arizona

In Arizona, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation officially welcomed visitors to its new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort on October 29, 2020. Located in Scottsdale, the new 166,341-sq ft casino replaces the Fort McDowell Ca...

Construction starts on Gila River Indian Community’s Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino $143M expansion

Kim M

August 26, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Arizona

In Arizona, Gila River Hotels & Casinos has begun construction on a $143 million expansion and enhancement project at its Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in the city of Chandler and is expected to be com...

Five casinos in Arizona scheduled to open this Friday

Sadonna Price

May 14, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona

After being closed for almost two full months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, five casinos in Arizona are ready to reopen. New safety measures have been put in place and the venues will be live once again, with r...

Arizona’s Fort McDowell Casino to reopen May 15th

Sadonna Price

May 7, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Arizona

The Tribal Council of the Yavapai Nation have decided that it is time to get the Fort McDowell Casino back in action. The casino, as well as government offices located on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, will ...

New Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opens in Glendale, AZ

Kim M

February 20, 2020

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In Arizona, the Tohono O’odham Nation’s new $400 million Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opened on Wednesday and within hours reached max capacity. Located near the city of Glendale's bustling Westgate Ent...

Arizona tribe launches effort to secure civic support for envisioned Tucson casino

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Arizona, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Arizona and the federally-recognized Pascua Yaqui Tribe has reportedly launched a charm offensive that could eventually lead to the area around the city of Tucson getting its fifth tribal casino. Momentou...

Arizona Downs cancels summer schedule amid row over OTB simulcasting

Adam Morgan

June 24, 2019

Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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A recently re-opened horseracing track in Arizona has reportedly been forced to cancel the remainder of its summer schedule after its simulcasting partner refused to provide it with out-of-state content for use...

Arizona Lottery tops $1billion mark for the first time thanks to record-breaking sales year

Kim M

June 7, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Arizona, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery

For the very first time, the Arizona Lottery's annual sales have reportedly topped the $1 billion mark, having been aided by sales of instant tickets, sizeable national jackpots and the overall expansion of the...

Pollard Banknote awarded Arizona Lottery Instant Ticket Warehousing and Distribution Contract

Kim M

May 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

A competitive procurement process has seen Winnipeg-headquartered, Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL), awarded a six-year contract to provide instant ticket warehousing and distribution services to the Arizona...

Gila River Hotels & Casinos Attempt to break world record involving the world’s largest bingo card

Sadonna Price

April 22, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona

The 25th anniversary of the Gila River Hotels & Casinos is coming up and to celebrate, a special event will be hosted on April 25th involving the Guinness Book of World Records. What better way to celebrate...

Casino Arizona inks sponsorship deal with Arizona Hotshots franchise

Adam Morgan

March 11, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Arizona, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has announced that its Casino Arizona property has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Arizona Hotshots franchise of the recently-established Alliance of Americ...

Sportsbetting legislation gets the nod in Arizona

Adam Morgan

March 1, 2019

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona, Sports betting

Efforts to bring sportsbetting to the western state of Arizona reportedly received a massive boost earlier this week courtesy of a legislative committee voting to move a proposed legalization measure on to the ...

Debate on bill to legalize sports betting in Arizona postponed

Kim M

February 15, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Arizona, Sports betting

A bill that would bring sports gambling to Arizona and give exclusive rights to Native American tribes has been put on the back burner. On Jan. 23, 2019, three Arizona lawmakers including, Republican Sen. So...

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Arizona legislature sends sports betting bill to governor’s desk

Revenue losses caused by ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces Navajo Nation to lay off 1,100-plus workers at casinos in Arizona and New Mexico

Yavapai Nation officially opens new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona

Construction starts on Gila River Indian Community’s Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino $143M expansion

Five casinos in Arizona scheduled to open this Friday

Arizona’s Fort McDowell Casino to reopen May 15th

New Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opens in Glendale, AZ

Arizona Downs cancels summer schedule amid row over OTB simulcasting

Arizona Lottery tops $1billion mark for the first time thanks to record-breaking sales year

Pollard Banknote awarded Arizona Lottery Instant Ticket Warehousing and Distribution Contract

Gila River Hotels & Casinos Attempt to break world record involving the world’s largest bingo card

Casino Arizona inks sponsorship deal with Arizona Hotshots franchise

Sportsbetting legislation gets the nod in Arizona

Debate on bill to legalize sports betting in Arizona postponed

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