Cliff Holden
Assistant Director of Certification and Licensing at Arizona Department of Gaming
Cliff Holden is the Assistant Director of Certification and Licensing for the Arizona Department of Gaming. In this role, he oversees the certification and licensing of event wagering (sports betting) operators in the state. Holden has been a public spokesperson for the department, notably announcing the 2026 application window for new event wagering licenses and emphasizing the agency’s dedication to consumer protection and a thorough licensing process. His work is central to Arizona’s regulated sports‑betting market, which has generated over $33.9 billion in wagers and approximately $179.9 million in privilege fees since legalization in 2021.