The Arizona Cardinals announced yesterday that they have partnered with BetMGM to open a sportsbook at their home, State Farm Stadium, for the 2022 season.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to build upon our long-standing relationship with Gila River and launch a new one with BetMGM,” Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said. “They are best-in-class partners whose excellence and expertise in this emerging space will provide a new and innovative way to engage and interact with our fans.”
The Cardinals will be the first team to have gambling in the stadium during the games. And they won’t be the last.
This should come as zero surprise. Years after the NFL shunned gambling, it’s now open season because of the money it brings in. And soon, every team will have their own deal with a sports book in the stadium.