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Yahoo Sportsbook Powered by BetMGM Expands to Wyoming and Arizona

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Yahoo Sportsbook powered by BetMGM expands to Arizona after recently launching in Wyoming, allowing fans to view betting odds across a variety of sports. Users of legal age in each state can click through the odds on Yahoo Sports and the Yahoo Sports app to place bets through the BetMGM platform. This offering further aligns the consumer journey from content discovery to transaction for Yahoo Sports and betting fans.

The offering gives sports fans a new way to enjoy the games they love, integrating sports betting opportunities into the Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Fantasy apps and desktop experiences. In addition, Yahoo Sportsbook powered by BetMGM, elevates the experience for sports fans in other eligible states including New Jersey, Indiana, West Virginia, Colorado, Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, getting them closer to the games they’re passionate about and closing the loop from content to transactions.

Customers in a legal state over the age of 21 can take advantage of a special offer for Thursday night: Bet $1 on Dallas vs. Tampa Bay and win $20 for every passing touchdown by either team. Get started by going to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL or by using promo code SPORTSBOOK when making their first deposit with BetMGM.*

Fans nationwide can view betting odds across a variety of sports, and all users can also check out all the free and paid games on the Yahoo Fantasy platform. Users can get started with Yahoo Fantasy Slate to make free predictions for a chance to win prizes weekly.

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Download the Yahoo Sports app on iOS or Google Play, or visit https://sports.yahoo.com to get started.

Yahoo and BetMGM entered into a multi-year strategic relationship in October 2019. The partnership builds upon Yahoo’s core strategy to connect content and discovery to transactions, and is a natural extension of Yahoo Sports’ mission to reimagine the sports experience for fans with unprecedented experiences.

The announcement comes on the heels of the launch of a series of new initiatives designed to innovate the fantasy football experience, offering fans new ways to get in on the action for this season, including:

  • Season-long partnership with Los Angeles Chargers running back, fantasy star, and Gridiron Gaming Group founder Austin Ekeler: Ekeler will create and star in weekly fantasy show titled “Ekeler’s Edge”, spotlighting fantasy players that are prone to have a big week based on his personal experiences facing the opposing defenses in the league. The new programming will co-stream throughout the season on Wednesdays from September 8th across Yahoo Sports as well as its associated social platforms including TikTok, and Ekeler’s channels, including his popular Twitch channel (Twitch.tv/AustinEkeler) to reach his avid fantasy fans.
  • First- Ever Yahoo Fantasy Football Championship: An in-person competition combining the digital and physical experience for fantasy fans to compete for over $200K in prizes at the inaugural Yahoo Fantasy Football Championship at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino in Maryland
  • Yahoo Fantasy Plus: The premium subscription service from Yahoo Sports introduces the “Trade Hub”, making proposing and completing trades easier and more fun to debut for football.
  • Largest Daily Fantasy contests, now shark-free: The biggest DFS contests on Yahoo Sports are now shark-free, enhancing the experience for fantasy fans and offering more ways to get in on the action
  • Draft Together: The popular new feature from Yahoo Fantasy that enables fans to draft together though video chat, launches for fantasy football this season.
  • New Gaming Programming:  Yahoo Sports will launch “Yahoo Sportsbook Live” on the award winning Fantasy Football Live, a new live gaming program designed to help football fans make real time bets during the crucial halftime window this season, which will debut across Yahoo Sportsbook, Yahoo Fantasy and Yahoo Sports social channels every Sunday at 11:30am PT

Yahoo Sportsbook powered by BetMGM combines BetMGM’s world-class sports betting and interactive platform with Yahoo Sports’ history and best-in-class gaming platform. Future collaborations to come including betting experiences and content experiences like live events and productions. Yahoo Sportsbook powered by BetMGM will continue to expand and become available to fans in other states where sports betting is legal.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Cease-and-Desist: Bovada Online Gambling

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) has taken action against an overseas gaming company in Curaçao that is allegedly operating illegal online gaming sites, Bovada.com and Bovada.lv (Bovada), accessible to Arizona residents. Following an investigation into the matter, the ADG sent a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates Bovada, on November 8, 2024.

The operation of Bovada in Arizona is alleged to be a felony criminal enterprise and Bovada has been directed to desist from any future illegal gambling operations or activities of any type in Arizona. Due to the unregulated and illegal online gaming offerings on Bovada, Harp Media B.V. is claimed to be in violation of Arizona gaming laws, including:

  1. Promotion of Gambling (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-3303.
  2. Illegal Control of an Enterprise (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2312.
  3. Money Laundering (Felony) — Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-2317.

Harp Media B.V. has been directed to immediately cease all online (or other) gambling operations and activities in Arizona, and take the necessary steps to immediately prevent and exclude Arizona residents from gambling on their websites.

“We are actively monitoring the evolving landscape of online gaming and taking proactive steps like this helps us protect Arizona’s communities and economy from illegal activities,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. “Our enforcement team is committed to preventing unauthorized operations from establishing a foothold here. Arizona will not be a safe haven for unlicensed or unlawful gaming, nor will we allow unlawful entities to compromise the integrity of gaming within our state.”

In light of these developments, the Arizona Department of Gaming urges residents to exercise caution with online gaming activities. Only legal, regulated operations provide important consumer protections not found in the illegal market, helping ensure a safer experience for participants. Certain online event wagering is legal in Arizona. A list of all licensed and regulated event wagering operators legally taking bets in Arizona can be found on the Department’s website at gaming.az.gov.

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos Unveils Arizona Launch of Phoenix Link™ Slot Machine

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November 26, 2024

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) is proud to announce the exclusive Arizona debut of Phoenix Link™, the highly anticipated new slot machine from Aristocrat Gaming. As the follow-up to the immensely popular Dragon Link™, Phoenix Link™ brings a fresh and electrifying gaming experience that can only be found at Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ properties – Wild Horse Pass, Santan Mountain, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva – making it a must-play for slot enthusiasts across the state.
Drawing inspiration from The Phoenix, the mythical bird that symbolizes power, renewal, and transformation, Phoenix Link™ elevates the gaming experience with vibrant graphics, thrilling gameplay, and the iconic linked progressive jackpots that fans of Dragon Link™ know and love. Gila River Resorts & Casinos is the first and only operator in Arizona to offer this exciting new series, solidifying its reputation as the premier destination for cutting-edge gaming.
“Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link™ has been a favorite among our players, and we’re thrilled to be the exclusive Arizona launch partner for the next evolution in linked slot games with Phoenix Link™,” said Blake Katsnelson, chief operating officer at Gila River Resorts & Casinos. “This game takes everything players love about Dragon Link™ and infuses it with a bold new theme and innovative features, creating a one-of-a-kind experience on our casino floors.”
To celebrate the Arizona-exclusive launch of Phoenix Link™, Gila River Resorts & Casinos hosted a grand unveiling event on Friday, Nov. 22 featuring a first-look experience, live showgirls and ribbon cutting ceremonies at all four Gila River casinos.
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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases September Sports Betting Figures

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November 25, 2024

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $732 million on sports in September of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 20% increase when compared to September of 2023.

The state collected approximately $3.96 million in privilege fees in the month. You can view the full September report on the ADG website: LINK.

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