Arizona’s Sports Betting Handle Experiences 22.3% Growth
In January 2025, Arizona’s sports betting handle reached a remarkable $864.2 million, signaling a significant growth of 22.3% compared to the same timeframe the previous year. This surge in activity also translated into adjusted gross wagering receipts (AGR) of $83.6 million for operators during the month, with FanDuel leading the pack by generating $34.8 million.
DraftKings followed closely behind FanDuel, achieving just over $26.5 million in AGR for January 2025, which marked an increase of nearly $4 million from the previous year. Notably, mobile betting was a major contributor to this success, accounting for $857.9 million of the overall handle, while retail betting only produced $6.2 million.
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has disclosed these impressive figures, highlighting that the state’s sports betting landscape continues to flourish, particularly through mobile platforms. The $83.6 million AGR, showing an increase of approximately 20.6% year-over-year, further underscores this trend. FanDuel’s strong performance, with almost $34.8 million in AGR, was complemented by DraftKings’ robust showing, contributing significantly to the overall figures.
Retail betting, however, saw limited contributions, with only BetMGM and Caesars reporting retail AGR figures of $70.4k and $34.7k, respectively. Although DraftKings and FanDuel operated retail options, the bulk of their revenue stemmed from online wagers. BetMGM achieved the third-highest AGR in Arizona with over $9.8 million, while both Caesars and Fanatics sportsbook reported $3.4 million in AGR for January 2025.
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It’s noteworthy that FanDuel and DraftKings together generated over half of Arizona’s total handle, with FanDuel recording approximately $288 million and DraftKings accounting for nearly $272 million. BetMGM was the only other operator to surpass the $100 million mark in handle for the month, while Fanatics followed with $55.6 million, Caesars reported $48.3 million, and bet365 rounded out the contributions with an additional $42 million in handle.
In light of these developments, the ADG recently issued a Consumer Protection Alert on April 2 to address the increasing number of illegal online casinos providing games of chance to players in the state. This highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure a secure and regulated betting environment as Arizona’s sports betting market continues to expand.
