Arizona Department of Gaming

07/31/2026

🗣️ Congratulations to Davina Mena, Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Tribal Liaison, on being honored with this year's Denise Phillips Culturally Responsive Community Outreach Award!

Last week we were honored to see Davina Mena, Tribal Liaison for the Division, be awarded the Denise Phillips Culturally Responsive Community Outreach Award at the National Council on Problem Gambling Annual Conference.

Named for Denise Phillips, a gambling treatment provider and strong advocate for community outreach, this award recognizes outstanding advocacy and public awareness efforts designed to reach a specific cultural or identity-based community.

Serving as a vital bridge between ’s Tribal Nations and the state’s primary authority for prevention and treatment, Davina plays a transformative role in ensuring Tribal voices are represented in conversations surrounding awareness, prevention, and recovery.

Through her extensive education and outreach efforts over the past two years, Davina has emerged as a leading and trailblazer in advancing problem gambling , , and across Arizona’s Tribal communities.

👏 Congratulations, Davina on being honored with the Denise Phillips Culturally Responsive Community Outreach Award.

07/30/2026

🕹️ If your teen is online, they might be encountering gambling opportunities.

💬 Even though they're doesn’t mean they’re too young to learn about the risks.

👉 More at Gaming.az.gov/TooYoungToBet

07/29/2026

🎰 We’re hiring a Special Agent to ⤵️

🏜️ Visit Arizona casinos
✅ Complete gaming equipment certifications
🔎 Monitor compliance
✍️ Prepare reports

📲 Apply today: http://azstatejobs.gov/jobs/search ➡️ "DEPT OF GAMING".

This position closes on August 5, 2026.

07/23/2026

If is no longer entertaining, you have options to help you Take Back the Game. ↩️

Self-exclusion is a voluntary & confidential program that allows you to ⤵️

❌ Opt-out of casinos, sportsbooks, or both for either 1, 5 or 10 years.

👉 More at gaming.az.gov/exclude.

07/20/2026

📢 The Arizona Division of Problem Gambling announced today the release of a new survey research report: Gambling Behaviors, Attitudes, and Experiences Among Arizona Adult Residents (2026).

👉 View the full report and press release here problemgambling.az.gov/about/reports

07/17/2026

🧐 Planning to bet on the final this weekend?

✅ Check Your Bet and verify you're using a regulated operator to help protect you from fraud, identity theft, and other risks.

🫵 Please bet responsibly and legally.

👉 More at gaming.az.gov/checkyourbet.

07/17/2026

🏇 We’re hiring a Racing Special Agent to ⤵️

🤝 Help enforce Arizona’s racing laws
🔎 Conduct investigations
💪 Uphold integrity in the industry

📲 Apply today: http://azstatejobs.gov/jobs/search ➡️ "DEPT OF GAMING".

This position is open until filled.

07/17/2026

📢 TODAY: Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $676.6 million* on sports and events in May of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

👉 View the full news release here: gaming.az.gov/media-room

07/17/2026

🏇 NOTICE: The Arizona Racing Commission has a special meeting on Monday, 7/20 at 3:30 p.m. via video conference.

The meeting notice, agenda, and instructions on how to attend the meeting can be found here: gaming.az.gov/racing/meetings-minutes

07/16/2026

📢 The Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission has an upcoming sanctioned Boxing event this weekend ⤵️

🗓️ Saturday July 18
📍 American Royal Palace
🥊 Ironboy Boxing Promotions

👉 For more information on future sanctioned events, visit gaming.az.gov/boxing-mma/calendar