Darren Cooper, Author at Play AZ

Three sports betting licenses are up for grabs in Arizona.

Phoenix Rising, Yavapai-Apache Nation Likely Candidates For AZ Sports Betting Licenses

Arizona is set to grant sports betting licenses to one tribal entity and two sports franchises. Could the Phoenix Rising grab one of them?

Posted on: July 26, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Chase Field is the most affordable MLB park for a family of four to attend a game.

Diamondbacks Games At Chase Field Are Most Affordable MLB Tickets

Taking in an Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field will cost a family of four the least amount, according to report.

Posted on: June 8, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

The Santan Mountain Casino is set to open June 30 in Chandler.

Santan Mountain Casino In Chandler Plans June 30 Opening

With an open floorplan, banquet spaces suitable for large weddings, and a white – yes, white – roulette wheel, the new Santan Mountain Casino in Chandler is aiming to be an entertainment hub for the community when it opens June 30. The public got a first glimpse at the $180 million casino complex last week. […]

Posted on: May 25, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Arizona Keeps Trend Going With Two Big Lottery Winners

The big wins just keep on coming in Arizona. Less than two months after hosting Super Bowl LVII, the Arizona Wildcats winning the PAC-12 basketball tournament (we won’t talk about March Madness though) two more big winning lottery tickets were sold in the state on the same night, just 40 miles apart. A $265,000 Triple […]

Posted on: April 10, 2023 | | Darren Cooper