# A.R.S. § 5-1205: 5-1205 Prohibitions; exception

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T5_C10_A1_S1205

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 5-1205
- **Heading:** 5-1205 Prohibitions; exception
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 5 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1205

## Text

5-1205. Prohibitions; exception

A. A fantasy sports contest operator shall prohibit an individual who is under twenty-one years of age from participating in a fantasy sports contest.

B. A licensed fantasy sports contest operator may not do any of the following:

1. Allow the use of a script that provides a fantasy sports contest player with an unfair competitive advantage. A script made readily available to all fantasy sports contest players does not provide a fantasy sports contest player with an unfair competitive advantage and may not be determined otherwise.

2. Use false, deceptive or misleading advertising or advertising that is not based on fact.

3. Target, in advertising or promotions, either of the following:

(a) Individuals who have restricted themselves from entering a fantasy sports contest under the procedures established by the department pursuant to section 5-1206.

(b) Individuals who are under twenty-one years of age.

C. A fantasy sports contest may not be offered on, at or from any of the following:

1. A kiosk or machine open to public use and physically located in a retail business location, bar, restaurant or other commercial establishment.

2. A kiosk or machine open to public use and physically located in a place of public accommodation, except that a fraternal organization or veterans' organization as defined in section 5-401 or a licensed racetrack may operate up to two kiosks for the sole purpose of offering fantasy sports.

D. This section does not apply to a federally recognized Indian tribe operating under its tribal-state gaming compact and any amendments.

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