“I want to thank Ken and his team for leading the way again for our community on this innovative partnership with our great friends, the Cardinals, and our new partner BetMGM,” Lewis said. Stephen Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community, called the turn of events “an excellent development.” Stephen Lewis There is no doubt in my mind these three industry-leading brands unifying will deliver the ultimate experience in Arizona sports betting, solidifying Gila River Hotels & Casinos as Arizona’s sports headquarters.” “As we explored our partner in sports betting, the unity with BetMGM, ‘The King of Sportsbooks,’ ensures we deliver beyond all expectations. “Gila River Hotels & Casinos and the Arizona Cardinals have an everlasting partnership, offering guests exclusive experiences and remarkable rewards,” said Kenneth Manuel, Gila River Hotels & Casino chief executive officer. Each tribe also may operate a sportsbook at their casinos. The tribes agreed to allow sportsbooks to operate beyond their casinos, such as at the Cardinals’ stadium, in exchange for tribes being permitted to add high-stakes table games, including baccarat to expand other gaming, like slots, that are already on their properties and to build more casinos. Sports betting became legal in Arizona this year when gaming compacts between the state and Native American gaming operations were revised. “They are best-in-class partners, whose excellence and expertise in this emerging space will provide a new and innovative way to engage and interact with our fans.” “This is a tremendous opportunity to build upon our long-standing relationship with Gila River and launch a new one with BetMGM,” said Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill. The sportsbook at the stadium likely will open for the 2022 football season.

9, the opener of the National Football League season, at Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass Casino, across Interstate 10 from Chandler Lone Butte Casino, just south of the city along Loop 202, and Vee Quiva, near Laveen. Sportsbooks are expected to be in operation in Arizona by Sept. BetMGM is the sports-betting division of MGM Resorts International.

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