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Over 1 Million Arizona Adults 21+ Struggling With Gambling

July 20, 2026

About 1 in 5 Arizonans age 21 and over are experiencing gambling-related problems, according to a new state-commissioned study. That translates to more than 1 million Arizonans. The survey did not look at gambling problems among people under 21, which could add hundreds of thousands more to this figure of direct gambling-related harm. The research…

Law

Arizona Orders Five Gambling Platforms To Halt Operations

Brian Pempus

July 10, 2026

The Arizona Department of Gaming has issued cease-and-desist orders against five gambling-related platforms. The state alleged they operate illegally or offer unauthorized products in the state. The state has now sent notices to at least 24 online gambling brands that it says are operating illegally. The latest enforcement actions target BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online…

Law, Prediction Markets

Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi Blocked By Federal Judge

Brian Pempus

May 7, 2026

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling business in the state without a license and taking prohibited bets on elections. But Arizona’s criminal case is now blocked in federal court. U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi granted a preliminary injunction against Arizona officials in early…

Help Guides, News

Arizona Gambling Addiction Help: State To Launch No-Cost Peer Program

Brian Pempus

January 14, 2026

Arizona has awarded its first peer support and recovery contract for help with gambling addiction, and confidential services will be offered at no cost. The state’s Department of Gaming announced on Jan. 12 that it awarded Phoenix-based Dezerve Counseling LLC with the contract following a competitive process. Dezerve will develop, launch, and manage Arizona’s first…