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AZ SB1765

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sally Gonzales

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Problem Gambling Fund within the Arizona Department of Gaming, funded by $1.3 million annually from the state lottery fund plus a new quarterly fee on licensed event wagering operators.

  • Allocates an additional $1.3 million annually from the state lottery fund directly to the Department of Gaming's Division of Problem Gambling for treatment, prevention, and education programs.

  • Requires event wagering operators licensed for both mobile and retail wagering to pay a problem gambling fee, with legislative intent that the fee be set at least 3% of adjusted gross annual event wagering receipts.

  • Amends confidentiality provisions for event wagering license applications to require immediate release of materials to any legislator upon written request.

  • Takes effect with certain provisions becoming operative after June 30, 2027.

Legislative Description

Event wagering; problem gambling fund

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology2/5/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/5/2026

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