Tucson's 1st Retail Sports Betting Facility Now Open

TUCSON, AZ — Tucson’s first retail sports betting location, at Casino Del Sol, opened for business Thursday.

SolSports is a 4,000-square-foot venue with more than 60 TVs, including jumbo flat screens and a high-definition video wall, according to a news release from the casino. Visitors can make their bets at six live ticket writer counters or eight self-service betting kiosks.

“Our ability to offer sports wagering to our guests has been many years in the making, and we are elated to see our vision come to fruition with SolSports,” Chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Peter Yucupicio said in the release. “This new gaming option will have a positive economic impact on our tribe and the state of Arizona.”

SolSports is in the casino's former Paradiso Lounge, next to its Bingo Hall. There's room for more than 100 betters to watch the big game, with access to a full bar and food service. Menu items include game day favorites like burgers, hot dogs and chicken wings.

“Our team developed a truly fantastic environment for sports fans to enjoy all of the game day action, and we are thrilled to welcome Tucsonans to experience the excitement of in-person sports betting at SolSports,” said CEO of Casino Del Sol, Kimberly Van Amburg in the press release.

Sports betting in Arizona was legalized in April and went live in September. The state made licenses available to 20 mobile sportsbook companies, 10 Native American tribes and 10 professional sports teams.