Our Editorial Process
We at PlayInAZ pledge to uphold fairness, honesty, and accuracy in our reporting.
As legal gambling expands nationwide, including Arizona, more websites covering the industry are appearing. Credibility and reliability are beneficial for everyone involved – operators, readers/customers, and PlayInAZ. Hence, we have committed to maintain the honesty of fair and accurate reporting.
We believe it’s essential to thoroughly explain our journal process and standards at PlayInAZ. By doing this, we aim to help you understand why the articles on our page are so reliable and credible.
Integrity in editing
Media Catena’s PlayInAZ is quickly gaining a reputation as a reliable tool for readers seeking to understand the expanding legal gambling scene in Arizona.
We have pledged to adhere to strict journalistic standards to ensure fairness and objectivity in our coverage of regulated gambling. This not only safeguards the interests of our readers and partners, but also enhances PlayInAZ’s reputation as a trusted source for Arizona gambling coverage.
Our Goal
At PlayInAZ, our aim is to provide accurate information and useful tools about the legal gambling industry in Arizona. We ensure that our readers engage only with licensed and regulated gaming sites in Arizona that have approved security measures and customer protections. We are committed to maintaining journalistic independence and transparency for our readers.
Get in touch with us
Media Catena, 11700 W Charleston Blvd #170 & #520, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135, USA
Good, impartial, and sensible reporting
Visitors to PlayInAZ can rest assured that all our content is guided by the principles of justice, honesty, and stability.
When we publish opinion pieces or commentary – which undeniably contain information that could be seen as subjective – we always ensure to label the piece as an opinion right from the start.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to preserving journalistic independence at all times. What does this mean? It implies that the information published on PlayInAZ is wholly under our authority and remains uninfluenced by any of our affiliate partners.
keeping visitors protected is our aim.
First and foremost, PlayInAZ is committed to protecting our audience’s interests. We prioritize our users’ safety and financial security by providing various resources such as reviews, how-to guides, and public pages on responsible gambling. Consequently, we strive to stay up-to-date on all local, state, and national laws and regulations related to gambling.
Moreover, we only endorse and promote online gambling platforms that have been rigorously inspected by the Arizona Department of Gaming, the state’s regulatory body responsible for overseeing daily fantasy sports and legal sports betting. When this department issues a license, customers can be confident that the operators have complied with all mandatory safety measures and responsible gaming protections.
Our group of specialists
Our team at PlayInAZ comprises experienced journalists who are well-versed in the legal betting scene, both at the national level and specifically in Arizona. Our readers can trust the expertise of our editorial team, having written for both local and national publications like ESPN, The Washington Post, and Men’s Journal for many years.
Furthermore, the writers at PlayInAZ have spent years covering a broad spectrum of amateur and professional sports. They’ve also developed expertise in the domain of legal gambling in the United States, including aspects like legislation, regulations, sports betting, tribal gaming, lottery, and daily fantasy sports. Learn more about our team of experts here.
Our quotes, resources, and references
PlayInAZ ensures trustworthy, fair, objective, and correct insurance by utilizing first-hand resources related to constitutional gambling in Arizona. These resources include members from the Arizona Department of Gaming, state government, responsible gambling organizations, and private providers. We offer complete transparency in our coverage of information on legal gambling in Arizona and provide citations for any additional resources used.
Our journal procedure
The editorial team at PlayInAZ strictly follows the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics in our journalism. Furthermore, every piece of content uploaded on our website undergoes an exhaustive review process to guarantee precision and impartiality. A committed team of copy editors from Media Catena also aids in maintaining factual and grammatical correctness.
Finally, every story and resource page published at PlayInAZ goes through the careful scrutiny of our Managing Director and Senior Writer, Grant Lucas. Grant, who has over a decade of experience in covering both amateur and professional sports, started focusing on authorized casino play and sports betting in 2018. In 2020, just as Arizona was on the brink of legalizing sports gambling, his focus shifted to this state. Leveraging his extensive experience, knowledge and honed writing and editing skills, Grant ensures that all published content is accurate, fair, unbiased, grammatically correct, and valuable to our PlayInAZ readers.
Fact-checking
PlayInAZ is committed to upholding values of integrity. Ensuring the validity of our information is crucial, which is why we engage experienced editors and journalists to fact check all data and cite reliable sources before posting any information on our site.
how we respond to mistakes
At PlayInAZ, our aim is to minimize problems as much as possible. Naturally, occasional errors do occur. When they do, we promptly rectify them. In a bid to maintain transparency and honesty, we notify our users of any major changes or updates to our published content by placing an announcement at the top of the page.
How we generate income
PlayInAZ is associated with numerous authorized and regulated online sports betting and betting companies located in Arizona, similar to our sister sites under the Catena Media umbrella. When visitors are redirected from our site to various casino websites due to these partnerships, PlayInAZ often gets referral bonuses. However, PlayInAZ remains committed to journalistic integrity and editorial independence.
PlayInAZ provides evaluations of online sports betting websites, along with informative articles for visitors. We strive to offer precise and useful data in every article we publish. We release this content without the approval of our affiliate partners. Furthermore, we do not hold any shares in any sports betting or casino companies.
If individuals have any issues or concerns about certain gaming businesses, they should communicate with them directly.
We appreciate your comments.
At PlayInAZ, our mission is to deliver top-quality, reliable information to bettors, fans, business individuals, and other media organizations in Arizona. We not only welcome but greatly appreciate requests for information and suggestions that could improve our website.
Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts, requests, or feedback by emailing [email protected].