DraftKings and the PGA Tour have announced that they will expand their current commercial partnership tp allow DraftKings market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval.
The announcement made via a joint press release, follows the passing of HB2772 and SB1797 by Arizona’s state legislature. The legislation which will allow 10 operators to open sportsbook at or near the state’s race tracks, golf courses, and stadiums with a further 10 licenses going to the state’s tribal casinos.
As part of the new expanded relationship, DraftKings will open and run a retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale.
Speaking of the expanded deal Ezra Kucharz, Chief business officer at DraftKings said:
“When DraftKings became the first Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour last summer, a number of possibilities opened up to innovate together. This momentous effort to pursue a first-of-its-kind sportsbook with the PGA TOUR is a testament to the vision of both organizations that we believe will ultimately benefit Arizona sports fans who want to legally bet on sports.”
As part of the deal DraftKings will become the sports betting associate of the Waste Management Phoenix Open that takes place each year at TPC Scottsdale.
Norb Gambuzza, Senior Vice President of Media and Gaming at the PGA Tour said:
“The PGA Tour commends the State of Arizona and Governor Ducey for their forward-thinking approach to legal sports betting. We are thrilled to work with DraftKings – along with the City of Scottsdale and the Thunderbirds – to explore a one-of-a-kind sportsbook experience at TPC Scottsdale and the world-class Waste Management Phoenix Open.
‘The People’s Open’ is one of the most attended events in golf and with this announcement we look forward to taking the fan experience to another level.”
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