However, hot temperatures, seasonal monsoon weather and desolate desert highways can make going to an online casino much more appealing at times. Since the state borders Nevada and is only a stone’s throw from Las Vegas, most people don’t have a problem simply skipping across the border when they feel like more than that. Arizona does permit a few types of gambling, such as Native American Tribal casinos, off-track horse and dog betting, liquor venue poker and social games in a home environment.