by Adia Randall | Oct 21, 2020 10:10 am | Revenue
Arkansas sportsbooks experienced the highest sports betting handle in September since the start of coronavirus shutdowns. Southland Casino sportsbook reopened in September and recorded the highest sports betting handle in the state. Football started in September which...
by Daniel Borjas | Dec 11, 2019 2:11 pm | Regulatory
There are two brick-and-motor sportsbooks open in Arkansas right now. The Arkansas Racing Commission creates the rules and regulations for sports betting. The Commission is interested in changing some rules to allow for online and mobile betting. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Aug 24, 2019 6:44 pm | Regulatory
Amendment 100, which passed in November of 2018, states that any casino application submitted for Pope or Jefferson County has to be endorsed by local officials. Last week, County Judge Ben Cross and the Quorum Court issued a letter of support for the Cherokee Nation...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Jul 1, 2019 3:56 pm | Sports Betting
Arkansas previously legalized sports betting in November of 2018 via voter referendum. The sportsbook at Oaklawn Racing and Casino Resort comes as part of a $100 million expansion to the property. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Razorback fans can rejoice. Sports betting in...
by Daniel Borjas | Jun 14, 2019 7:15 pm | Sports Betting
The Arkansas Racing Commission approved the sports betting request from Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort. The very first sportsbook in Arkansas will open on July 1. The owners are hoping that they can also offer state-wide mobile wagering. By Daniel Borjas HOT...