The Arkansas State Racing Commission on Thursday approved 17 new markets for sports betting, helping clear the way for the state’s casinos to begin accepting wagers on sports that range from lacrosse to cornhole.
In a voice vote with no audible dissenters, the panel accepted the list of new markets requested by casino representatives and Jennifer Rushin, tax division manager for the casino gaming section at the state Department of Finance and Administration.
Commissioners agreed casinos will have to receive Rushin’s approval before adding specific leagues within the newly approved markets to their offerings.
The new markets will supplement 15 sports markets already authorized for betting.
