Fanatics launches Arizona online sports betting in partnership with Tonto Apache Tribe

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched its online Fanatics Sportsbook in the state of Arizona. The company has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with the Tonto Apache Tribe, owner and operator of the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, to secure market access. Bettors in the state can now download the product on iOS and Android.

Arizona marks the eighteenth state for the Fanatics Sportsbook. The partnership also includes plans to open a Fanatics Sportsbook retail location inside the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino this summer.

Tonto Apache Chairman Calvin Johnson noted: “The Tribe’s partnering with Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a national leader in the sports betting space, will allow the Tribe to provide for the general welfare of our tribal members but will also benefit all Arizona citizens.”

Mazatzal Casino General Manager Hubert Nanty stated: “We are excited to have a Fanatics Sportsbook at our facility and look forward to our patrons enjoying all sporting events throughout the year in our new sportsbook!”

“We are thrilled to partner with the Tonto Apache Tribe and Mazatzal Hotel & Casino to bring the Fanatics Sportsbook to Arizona," said Ari Borod, Chief Business Officer, Fanatics Betting and Gaming. "Arizona is a state with tons of options for sports fans, from baseball to hockey, to golf to football to racing, making it the ideal destination for the most rewarding online sportsbook.”

The development comes amid Fanatics' nationwide expansion plans in the US. Most recently, the company went live in Kansas. It has also established its presence in markets such as North Carolina and New York as of late. 

Last week, Fanatics achieved a major milestone in its expansion strategy as it officially concluded its acquisition of the US businesses of PointsBet. The deal, valued at $225 million, dates back to 2023. 

The transaction includes the transfer of all remaining entities that constitute PointsBet’s US sports wagering, advance-deposit wagering, and iGaming operations to FBG. Additionally, FBG has obtained a license to use PointsBet's proprietary technology platform, Banach Technology.