WynnBET, the casino and sports betting app from Wynn Resorts, on Friday said it has partnered with the San Carlos Apache Tribe to pursue an online sports betting license in Arizona.
The Grand Canyon State becomes the 16th state in which WynnBET operates or plans to launch.
WynnBET said it will work directly with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Gaming Enterprise, which operates the Apache Gold Casino and Apache Sky Casino, to secure licensure.
The operator said its market access in Arizona is subject to license eligibility and availability as well as regulatory approvals.
Wynn Interactive is the online gaming division of Wynn Resorts, Ltd. Wynn Interactive productsoperate under the WynnBET, WynnSLOTS and BetBull brands.
WynnBET currently is available in Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Tennessee and Virginia. In addition, WynnBET currently has market access to 16 states covering approximately 53% of the U.S. population.
Wynn Interactive said it has market access agreements or opportunities that will become effective if legalized and regulatory requirements, licensee eligibility and suitability standards are met. The company noted such market access and licensure are subject to legalization and required approvals by regulatory authorities in each jurisdiction.
WynnBET added it expects to gain access to additional states soon, resulting in its footprint covering approximately 77% of the U.S. population.
WynnBET is an authorized gaming operator of NASCAR and marketing partner of several NBA and MLB teams.
The San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation spans Gila, Graham and Pinal Counties in southeastern Arizona, and includes a landscape that ranges from alpine meadows to desert. The reservation encompasses 1.8m acres and was established by executive order on November 9, 1871.
