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Arizona Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)
Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal in Arizona, but the minimum age is 21 — unusually, entry fees are barred under 21.
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Arizona, but the minimum age is 21 — unusually, entry fees are barred under 21. Regulated by the AZ Dept. of Gaming (licensed operators).
Official source: gaming.az.gov →
General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.
Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Arizona
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaRestricted
Paid daily fantasy sports in California is disputed — the CA Attorney General says it is illegal under state law. That opinion, issued July 3, 2025, is non-binding and operators continue. Treat as restricted/unsettled.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oag.ca.gov · Full California rule →
- ColoradoPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Colorado for players 18 and older. Operators with over 7,500 customers are licensed by the Division of Gaming.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sbg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
- NevadaRestricted
Nevada treats paid daily fantasy sports as gambling that requires a state license; unlicensed contests are barred. DraftKings/FanDuel do not offer DFS in Nevada.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- New MexicoConditional
New Mexico has no law authorizing daily fantasy sports and the legal status is unsettled. In Attorney General Opinion 2025-17 (December 23, 2025), issued at the Gaming Control Board's request, the AG said he cannot categorically conclude that online DFS contests are legal under current New Mexico law, and that whether a given contest is skill or chance is a fact question he cannot resolve. Major DFS apps operate in the state; the AG has asked the Legislature to settle it.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: nmdoj.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
- UtahRestricted
Utah effectively bans paid daily fantasy sports — it is treated as illegal gambling, with no carve-out. HB243 (2026) expanded the gambling definition — confirm current enforcement before relying on this.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
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