Arizona’s Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders to seven operators it said had illegally targeted residents. The regulator alleged their activities violated state gambling laws and directed them to stop gambling operations in Arizona.
The orders warn operators named by the regulator to stop gambling activity in Arizona or face enforcement action.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto.com, Kalshi | Not stated | Arizona Department of Gaming orders three prediction markets to cease operations | Not stated | |
| Modo.us, BITMODO | Not stated | Arizona Department of Gaming orders unlicensed operators to stop serving residents | Not stated |
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Arizona’s Department of Gaming issued Underdog Fantasy a notice of intent to revoke its daily fantasy sports licence, citing the company’s relationship with Crypto.com and alleged support for illegal conduct in the state. Underdog said it plans to appeal within 30 days of the 5 December notice, arguing that sports prediction markets fall under federal rather than state oversight.
Arizona’s Department of Gaming awarded nine limited-event betting licences to operators at racetracks and off-track betting sites in the Phoenix area, reportedly involving partners of American Wagering and Skyfall 7. The licences cover in-person sports betting only; the award itself does not authorise the venues to accept bets, and the department said it would work with licence holders on next steps.
The Arizona Department of Gaming reopened applications for event-wagering licences, accepting applications for at least one licence in each of the tribal and professional-sports-organisation categories. The application period closes on 10 July; the state has 10 licences available in each category.
The Arizona Department of Gaming has launched a free, self-paced responsible gambling training programme available online. It covers gambling risks and how problem gambling differs from positive play, with three phases offering around three hours of content. The department will hold a webinar on 28 April.
Arizona’s Department of Gaming reported more than $33 million in tribal gaming contributions for the third quarter of FY26, up 8.3% from a year earlier. The department said over $3 million went to its running costs, which include legal fees for its case involving Kalshi.