Governor sees revenue opportunity, may turn to casinos or off-track betting sites
By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Daily Courier
Arizonans appear more than open to the idea of being able to wager money on professional and college sports events.
But it remains to be seen whether that attitude will change depending on where all that new wagering takes place.
A new statewide survey Thursday by the First Strategic finds 51.5 percent of the 703 people questioned by telephone said they are likely to support legalized sports wagering. Slightly more than 40 percent said they oppose the concept, with the balance undecided.
Bob Charles who conducted the poll for the lobbying and public relations firm, said there was no significant difference in responses based on political party affiliation.
