T.J. McBride, Author at Play AZ

March was a record month for sports betting in Arizona.

Arizona Sports Betting Explodes In March

Sports betting in March was a staggering 57% increase over February, as $645M was bet on sports in Arizona, the second-highest month ever.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Arizona Lottery winner won $5M from a $50 scratch ticket.

Arizona Lottery Player ‘Set For Life’ With $5M Scratch Winner

An unidentified Arizona Lottery player won $5 million from a $50 scratch ticket and chose to be paid $250K a year for 20 years.

Posted on: June 12, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Ex-Arizona Wildcat Stanley Berryhill was suspended by the NFL for violating the league's gambling policy.

Former Arizona Wideout Berryhill Suspended For Violating NFL Gambling Policy

Former U of A wide receiver Stanley Berryhill was suspended by the NFL on April 21 for violating the league's gambling policy.

Posted on: May 3, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Arizona’s Tribal Casinos Contribute Record $123.6 Million To State In FY2022

Record amount to the state of Arizona from tribal casinos in FY2022 goes toward education, emergency services, wildlife and tourism.

Posted on: April 24, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Arizona Sports Betting Tops $590 Million In January 2023 Bets

The Arizona Department of Gaming released the Arizona January sports betting revenue reports and the state took in $46.17 million in revenue.

Posted on: March 28, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

March Madness Betting Upsets, Including Arizona’s Loss

The March Madness tournament – for both the men and the women – are both always full of madness, just as its name implies. Between buzzer-beaters, single elimination tournament style of play, 64 different college programs, and an unbelievable number of upsets, there is no shortage of pure and utter chaos that is integral to […]

Posted on: March 21, 2023 | | T.J. McBride