Arizona recorded sports wagers of $6.0bn in its first full calendar year, after December’s handle came in at $572.5m.
December’s handle was up by 15 per cent, although the total dipped below $600m, a level which had been reached in October and November.
“December of 2022 was another strong month for Arizona sports betting, with over $73 million more dollars wagered when compared to the same month of 2021,” said Arizona Department of Gaming director Jackie Johnson. [...]