Last year, sports betting officially became legal in Arizona for those over the age of 21. And in response, top streaming services didn’t hesitated to integrate betting into their Live TV services – namely fuboTV and Sling TV.
If you don’t want to use a streaming service to place bets in Arizona, you can also bet on BetMGM and Superbook.
Below, we’ll walk you through exactly how you can start betting on NHL games with Sling TV and fuboTV.
How to Bet on NHL Games in Arizona With fuboTV
In late 2021, fuboTV launched Fubo Sportsbook in Arizona, a mobile betting platform that integrates with the sports-centric streaming service fuboTV to allow users to bet on professional and collegiate sporting events, including the NHL.
To place bets on NHL games, even if you already have a fuboTV account, you’ll need to sign up for Fubo Sportsbook.
How to Sign Up for Fubo Sportsbook
Because of state gambling regulations, the sign-up process is a little more involved than a standard website.
First, you’ll select your state, provide an email address, create a password and submit your zip code. Using the email address you used to sign up for fuboTV will link your account. Next, you’ll enter your personal information, deposit and withdrawal information, and set up 2-factor authentication. Agree to the terms and conditions and you’re done.
Part of this stage includes uploading a copy of your state ID or driver’s license as well as a utility bill or other proof of residency. Fubo outsources your identity verification to a company called IDComply. They review your information and tell Fubo that you are who you say you are. Usually, that’s almost instantaneous. If the picture of your ID is blurry or there’s some other issue, then Fubo’s customer service team will contact you asking for more information.
How to Place a Bet
At the moment, you can’t place your Sportsbook bets through the fuboTV app. For now, you have to switch over to the Fubo Sportsbook app.
So here’s how it works: When you’re watching an NHL game on fuboTV, you can activate FanView’s multi screen mode. The interface is different on each streaming device, but it lets you quickly see team and player stats while watching the game. In addition, fuboTV’s Watching Now feature will pull wagering content based on whatever game you’re streaming.
Then, with a tap of a button, you can switch to the Fubo Sportsbook app to place your bets. You don’t need to have both Fubo Sportsbook and fuboTV to use either one. But they are designed to work together.
Learn more in: How to Make Sports Bets on fuboTV in 2022.
How to Bet on NHL Games in Arizona With Sling TV
Sling TV entered the sports betting world by making a deal with DraftKings in 2021, sports fans in Arizona can now watch and bet on NHL games right through Sling TV.
To make sports bets on Sling TV:
- You must have a Sling TV account;
- You must have a DraftKings account; and
- You need to have either an Android TV device or an AirTV device
If you’re hoping to save a bit of money on a device purchase for sports betting with Sling TV, we recommend the AirTV Mini. Typically, Sling TV throws in an AirTV Mini for free if you prepay for two months of Sling TV.
How to Create a Sling TV Account
If you’ve never purchased a Sling TV subscription, now is a great time to do so, especially before you plan to start making bets through the Sling TV DraftKings integration. A Sling TV subscription starts at just $35 per month for 30+ channels, including ESPN.
| Sling Orange Great Value $40.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 1 simultaneous stream | Try Sling |
| Sling Blue Great Value$40.00/ month | 40+ channels Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC New subscriber special 3 simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
| Sling Orange + Blue Best Value $55.00/ month | 45+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 4* simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
Multiple package options are available, as well as channel add-on packages for sports, entertainment, and news.
To create your Sling TV account, simply head over to Sling.com. Then, pick your package (Orange, Blue, or Orange + Blue). If you plan to take advantage of the AirTV deal, now is a great time to do so, as well. Sling TV also has a new 3-day free trial, which they re-introduced early in 2022. That’ll give you time to try out the service and try out sports betting before you fully commit to paying monthly.
How to Create a DraftKings Account
Now that you have your Sling TV account set up (and presumably, your Android TV device is either already installed on the way in the mail), consider setting up your DraftKings account.
To create your DraftKings account, do the following:
- Go to DraftKings SportsBook sign-up page
- Enter your basic sign-up information (name, address, email address, etc.)
- Download the DraftKings app onto your mobile device (necessary for making bets with Sling TV)
Now, because online sports betting legality varies by state, DraftKings will require you to verify your location. The website will require you to download a plugin onto your computer (if you’re logging in from a desktop or laptop computer), or will require you to turn on your device’s location to verify that you’re currently located in a state where using DraftKings is legal for you.
It’s possible that even after you do this process, DraftKings will struggle to identify your location. If that happens, try running a location check again, or connecting to a different WiFi signal. You may always want to check your browser settings to ensure that you aren’t blocking location requests or location-identifying cookie data.
Note that verifying your location on web browser is far less important than verifying your location on your mobile device or app. Making sports bets on Sling TV will require you to have a mobile device with the DraftKings app installed. As long as DraftKings can verify your location via a mobile app, you should be fine.
Once your account and location have been verified by DraftKings, you’ll need to load money onto your account to begin making bets. Make sure that you have enough money in your account before you start making bets.
How to Place a Bet
Now that you have your account created for both Sling TV and DraftKings, it’s time to get betting!
To begin making bets on Sling TV, set up your Android TV device (if you’re setting up a new device), or download and install the Sling TV app. You don’t need to install any additional apps for DraftKings. The DraftKings experience is fully integrated. All you need to do is locate one of the DraftKings sports channels, then load the game or event when it’s airing.
Once a live streaming hockey game is available where bets can be taken, you can begin placing bets by doing the following:
- While watching an NHL game where betting is available, press the “Down” button on your TV or device remote to see the playback bar and Sportsbook
- Next, click on the Sportsbook icon. From there, you can see point spreads for all active and upcoming games (displayed on the right-hand side)
- Now, scroll down to locate the game you’re trying to place a bet on
- Click “Place Bet”
- Select “Text Me a Link”
- Enter your phone number
- Enter the verification code
- Once you received from DraftKings to complete the transaction using the DraftKings app on your device
And you’re done! If you want to learn more, check out this article: How to Make Sports Bets on Sling TV in 2022.
Tara Khudairi is a freelance content writer and copywriter based in Toronto. Since 2014, she has contributed to brands and blogs alike to tackle popular topics relating to technology, personal finance, entertainment, travel and lifestyle. Whether it’s the latest streaming service or cryptocurrency, she’s passionate about making the complex simple. When she’s not busy typing away, you’ll find Tara watching Netflix’s latest true crime doc or a classic 90’s horror flick.
