There are also 21 mobile sports betting apps, which makes CO one of the most competitive markets in the country. Before mobile betting legislation was approved, Arkansas residents could only bet in person at those three locations. This means that bettors in Arkansas can now wager on mobile apps for Oaklawn Racing Casino, Southland Casino, and Saracen Casino. In February 2022, the Arkansas Joint Budget Committee finalized rules for online sports gambling. In March 2022, Arizona entered the top ten states for the most handle (total amount of money bet) for the first time.
The launch coincided with the start of the 2021 NFL season, which is a time of peak interest for sportsbooks.
States where sports betting is legal and bets are accepted ArizonaĪrizona’s online sports betting bill passed in April 2021, and it allowed for the mobile versions of betting along with in-stadium sportsbooks.