BetMGM Debuts First Retail Sportsbook Connected to NFL Stadium

BetMGM has opened a sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. It's the first of its kind connected to an NFL venue. The space will be open this Sunday when the Cardinals host the Kansas City Chiefs. It will continue to operate on event and non-event days, hosting music and comedy shows. When the team is not playing, the betting kiosks will remain available year-round. Arizona is one of 18 North American markets that BetMgm operates in, including 17 in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

BetMGM retail location will be allowed to operate on game days even though it is located 0.3 miles away from State Farm Stadium. FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders, has plans to open a sports betting license in August.

BetMGM Debuts First Retail Sportsbook Connected to NFL Stadium. Sports betting in Arizona has been legal since April 15, 2021. Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation allowing for 20 mobile sports betting and 20 retail licenses in the Grand Canyon State to be split with Native American Tribes and sports teams.

Arizona is the fastest state to reach $1 billion dollars in sports betting handle. In the first four months of this year, Arizona made $161.1 million in bets and collected $5.93 million.