The Arizona hockey team is facing a court battle as they aim to maintain their mobile wagering platform at their interim location, Arizona State University. As the team awaits the construction of their new stadium, they intend to use the university’s facility for the following three seasons.
The issue stems from an Arizona statute that permits mobile sports gambling solely at locations accommodating 10,000 or more spectators. ASU’s facility only holds 5,000. The hockey team contends they should be permitted to continue their online gaming operation despite the reduced venue capacity, but the Arizona Tribal Gaming Association, along with several Native American nations, disagrees. They maintain that the team must adhere to the current law.
The team is dissatisfied with the legal uncertainty. A team spokesperson, Andrew Diss, highlighted the challenge of obtaining a definitive answer, stating, “If you pose the same inquiry to 10 different lawyers, you’ll receive 10 different responses.” He voiced apprehension about the team’s ability to retain their online wagering permit if they relocate to a smaller venue.
The Arizona gaming group is displeased with the Coyotes’ suggestion to alter the state’s regulations on wagering. Their legal representative contends that it weakens the pact they secured just last year, granting tribal nations sole authority over gaming operations within the state. He essentially stated it’s unjust to modify the terms now simply because the Coyotes are facing difficulties, particularly since they are responsible for their current predicament.
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