Doug Ducey’s signature legalizing sports betting had hardly dried when the tribe pounced to secure one of just 10 coveted licenses in 2021, this time rolling the dice on a burgeoning industry from the player’s perch at the poker table.īut lady luck frowned upon the tribe as it became the first and only in Arizona to lose its sports betting license.
But the tribe’s foray into live event wagering wasn’t so smooth. The Ak-Chin Indian Community might best be known for its longtime ownership of the Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa.
