Arkansas Racing Commission approves the launch of DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook apps Southland is partnering with DraftKings and FanDuel is partnering with Oaklawn Saracen Casino pleaded with regulators not to approve the change, but failed LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – DraftKings and FanDuel are officially entering … Read more
The lifetime sports betting handle in Arkansas surpassed $500 million. Arkansas residents bet over $22 million in August, pushing the state’s lifetime handle to $508.77 million. Arkansas launched mobile sports betting in March 2022. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas sports betting reached an impressive milestone … Read more
Byron Freeland, council for the Arkansas Racing Commission, removed the commission’s proposed sports betting rules from the Legislative Council’s agenda on Wednesday. The move will delay Arkansas’ mobile sportsbook launch by a considerable length of time, with a longer delay being likely as lawmakers will … Read more
The Arkansas Racing Commission approved a new set of rules on Thursday that will allow mobile sports betting if approved by the Arkansas Legislative Council on January 28. Conservative estimates project a potential three-fold increase from the $1.2 million in state tax revenue generated by … Read more
The Arkansas Racing Commission plans to vote on a rule change that would allow for users to wager on sports using a mobile device or computer on November 18. If passed, the rule change would be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Rules Committee – if … Read more
Arkansas will not be getting mobile sportsbooks in 2021. House Bill 1942 to regulate mobile sports betting was set to be heard on Wednesday but was skipped over, making it a no-go this year. The Arkansas Legislature adjourns on April 30. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – … Read more
Arkansas could see mobile sportsbooks in 2021 with House Bill 1942 that was introduced on Monday. The Arkansas Legislature has a little over a week to get this new bill passed. With a drop in sports betting activity through the state’s three retail locations, Arkansas … Read more
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. – In recent weeks, the … Read more
The Saracen Casino Annex is a preview of a new casino to be built next year. The sportsbook at Saracen Casino Annex will have limited maximum bet limits. The upcoming Saracen Casino Resort will have a full-fledged sportsbook. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Play Shot … Read more
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 … Read more
Legends Hospitality was founded in 2008 by Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, and New York Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner. Legends Resort and Casino would be the first full-service casino in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas sports betting was approved by voters to take place in … Read more
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 SPRINGS, Ark. – … Read more