The partnership comes days after Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state legislature passed a bill to legalize sports betting and fantasy sports in the state.
“This is a watershed moment for the Suns organization and our fans,” said Phoenix Suns President & CEO Jason Rowley. “FanDuel is the perfect partner as our missions are fully aligned. Simply put, FanDuel is committed to making sports more exciting while the Suns are focused on delivering exciting sports and entertainment and engaging fans at the highest level possible.”
The FanDuel Sportsbook at Phoenix Suns Arena will cover over 6,300 square feet and will be openly daily throughout the year. The sportsbook will include a full-service ticket window and self-service kiosks. Additionally fans will be able to wager on events from their mobile devices.
The sportsbook will implement Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network for high-speed transactions.
“As we gear up to bring our best-in-class online and retail offerings to the state of Arizona, this is a momentous time for FanDuel, the Suns, and Suns fans alike,” said Mike Raffensperger, FanDuel Group CMO. “We’re excited to open a luxury sportsbook within Phoenix Suns Arena, as the beginning of a long-term and innovative collaboration that will have a lasting impact on the state.”
Ducey signed a sports betting bill into law Thursday that will grant all of Phoenix’s four pro sports teams licenses for on-site sports betting at their stadiums. The state’s tribes will also be able to offer sports wagering as part of a new gaming compact with the state.
Arizona becomes the 28th US jurisdiction to legalize sports wagering, joining 25 other states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
