Location: Arkansas
Arkansas on track to surpass $500 million in betting handle this year
Arkansas is on track to see $500 million in betting handle this year, breaking its record for the amount wagered on sports in a year,... more
Arkansas: Legislative committee completes review of racing commission’s revisions of casino gambling rules
The Joint Budget Committee on Thursday completed its review of the Arkansas Racing Commission’s revisions of casino gambling rules... more
Commission’s revisions of casino gambling rules clear Arkansas legislative panel, could open license application period
The Arkansas Racing Commission’s revisions of its casino gambling rules cleared an Arkansas legislative panel Wednesday. The racing... more
Arkansas AG greenlights ballot language for casino license amendment
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday revised and certified proposed ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment... more
New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer
Arkansas will again accept applications as early as May to open the state’s fourth and final casino, pending legislative approval. The... more
Arkansas ballot committee proposes constitutional amendment that would repeal authorization for casino license in Pope County
A ballot committee calling itself Local Voters in Charge submitted to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office a proposed... more
Arkansas’s three casinos report record 2023 win total of $687 million
Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024. The report... more
Arkansas: Guest hits Southland Casino Hotel’s largest jackpot ever at AGS Stax table
On Thursday, January 25, James Martin won $657,089.35 when he placed a side bet on an AGS Progressive Jackpot Hold’Em 5 Card Poker game at... more
Arkansas Racing Commission OKs proposed revisions to its casino gaming rules
The Arkansas Racing Commission on Tuesday formally authorized proposed revisions to its casino gaming rules. The commission’s... more
Arkansas regulator could reopen applications for Pope County casino license
The issuance of Arkansas’ fourth and final casino license will be delayed — again — likely for months. And if the litigious history of the... more
