Key dates
Arizona lawmakers also legalized daily fantasy sports, and the ADG has been developing rule-making application processes for that. According to the latest update, daily fantasy providers can go live on Aug. 28, which will allow companies like DraftKings and FanDuel a leg up on their sportsbook competition by signing up and marketing event wagering to daily fantasy players.
The ADG’s latest calendar shows the application window that opened this week closing on Monday, Aug. 9. Following that, these are the key dates:
Aug. 10: The initial licensure review period begins and runs for five days.
Aug. 16: ADG will announce which applicants meet the initial qualifications. It’s possible that the professional sports franchises will be awarded licenses on this date, if there are no more than 10 applicants.
Aug. 17: The allocation decision evaluation period begins and runs up to eight days.
Aug. 27: Allocation of licenses will be announced.
Aug. 28: Licensed operators can begin marketing and taking advance sign-ups.
Aug. 28: Daily fantasy operators can go live.
Sept. 9: Event wagering can begin.