Benzinga | Jul 2, 2021 03:36PM EDT

WynnBET Partners With San Carlos Apache Tribe For Sports Betting License In Arizona

* Wynn Resort's (NASDAQ:WYNN) casino and sports betting app, WynnBET, has partnered with the San Carlos Apache Tribe to pursue an online sports betting license in Arizona.

* The partnership makes Arizona the 16th state where WynnBET operates or plans to launch.

* WynnBET will work directly with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Gaming Enterprise, which operates the Apache Gold Casino and Apache Sky Casino, to secure licensure.

* WynnBET's current market access covers about 53% of the U.S. population.

* Price action: WYNN shares are trading lower by 0.29% at $122.04 on the last check Friday.