August sports betting revenue in Arizona soars to an astounding $361 million
In the bustling landscape of American sports betting, Arizona continues to make its mark. August saw the Grand Canyon State set a new monthly handle high of $361 million, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming.
Leading the charge was DraftKings, which reported a staggering $130 million in handle for the month, marking the first time it exceeded FanDuel since April 2022. DraftKings also collected $36.3 million in gross revenue, a significant increase from previous months. FanDuel, on the other hand, reported a handle of $108.7 million for August, with gross revenue of $11.5 million.
The state's sports betting market has been on an upward trajectory since its launch in September 2021. In 2024, Arizona generated about $6.2 billion in total sports betting handle, with annual data showing $7.96 billion in handle and $708 million in gross revenue for the year, and $2.45 billion handle and $201 million gross revenue for the partial 2025 year so far.
August's handle was up 24.3% compared to July, and the state's operators kept over 10% of the handle in gross revenue. This is in line with the average hold percentage of 8-9% annually. BetMGM, for instance, surpassed $1 billion in overall handle in August, while Hard Rock Sportsbook's handle for the month was more than double its July amount.
Arizona's regulatory environment includes a legal betting age of 21, strict college betting rules, and operator licenses issued to both professional sports teams and Native American tribes. Sportsbooks operating in Arizona include major brands like FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Caesars, and Bally Bet. Retail betting is available at casinos and major sports venues such as State Farm Stadium.
Arizona ranks fifth nationally in monthly sports betting handle, behind New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio. This positions the state as one of the top US sports betting markets in the post-PASPA era. In fact, Arizona accounted for a significant share of the nationwide sports betting handle in April 2025, which stood at $13.19 billion.
As of mid-2025, Arizona's sports betting market is well-established, combining a regulated legal framework with a mix of online/mobile and retail betting options. The state is slightly more than $1.5 billion behind Nevada for fourth in year-to-date handle. WynnBET finished just shy of $8 million handle in August.
In summary, Arizona's sports betting market is mature and sizable, with strong handle and revenue figures placing it in the top five US states by handle. The state's continued growth and success in the sports betting industry are a testament to its well-regulated market and the appeal of its betting options to sports enthusiasts.
[1] Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority [2] Arizona Department of Gaming [3] American Gaming Association [4] Legal Sports Report
[1] The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority continues to monitor the performance of Arizona's sports betting market, with significant growth observed since its launch in September 2021.[2] According to the Arizona Department of Gaming, August 2022 set a new monthly handle high of $361 million, with DraftKings leading the charge with a handle of $130 million.[3] The American Gaming Association recognizes Arizona as one of the top US sports betting markets in the post-PASPA era, ranking fifth nationally in monthly sports betting handle.[4] As per Legal Sports Report, the state's regulatory environment includes a legal betting age of 21, strict college betting rules, and operator licenses issued to both professional sports teams and Native American tribes.[5] In personal-finance terms, Arizona's sports betting market has shown promising returns for investors, with annual data showing $7.96 billion in handle and $708 million in gross revenue for the year 2024, and $2.45 billion handle and $201 million gross revenue for the partial 2025 year. Additionally, casino gambling through sportsbooks, casino-games, and lotteries also contribute to the state's revenue.
