Arizona sportsbooks aligned with Native American tribes lag behind in competitive industry

Arizona’s sports betting legislation is unique compared to other states because it requires the owners of the gaming license to be either a Native American tribe or a professional sports team or league. The law allows for 20 total licenses — 10 to sports teams and 10 to tribes. Attorneys representing the tribes say this policy has left tribes behind.

Arizona sportsbooks aligned with Native American tribes lag behind in competitive industry
Arizona’s sports betting legislation is unique compared to other states because it requires the owners of the gaming license to be either a Native American tribe or a professional sports team or league. The law allows for 20 total licenses — 10 to sports teams and 10 to tribes. Attorneys representing the tribes say this policy has left tribes behind.