Arkansas Approves Mobile Sports Betting With Rule Change

Arkansas Sports Betting

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

Reports Show Arkansas Sports Betting Activity Surged In October

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Arkansas saw $6.56 million placed in sports wagers for their three sportsbooks in October. Neighboring states saw up to ten times that amount because they offer legal mobile sportsbooks where Arkansas does not. WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – The three sportsbooks in Arkansas have recorded the … Read more

Arkansas Sports Betting Revenue For July Is In The Red

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Arkansas’ earnings report shows losses in sports betting revenue for July 2020. Only one sportsbook was operated in Arkansas in July due to coronavirus shutdowns. No regulated online or mobile sports betting options for Arkansas residents also attributes to the overall loss. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. … Read more

Pope County Divided On AR Sports Betting, Casino, State To Weigh In

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Casino gaming and sports betting were both legalized when Amendment 100 was approved on the 2018 Arkansas Ballot. Gulfside Casino is the only casino operator to have applied to the Arkansas Racing and Gaming Commission with an endorsement from Pope County officials. The Arkansas Racing … Read more