Casino
August 30, 2022
Pope County Casino to Move Forward in the Next Few Months
The Cherokee Nation strongly believes that its Pope County Casino project in Arkansas will get in the clear to continue within the next several months, reported Cherokee Phoenix. ‘Endurance Test’ Will Soon Be Over The economic arm of the tribe, Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), received a contract to help the Internal Revenue Services with its […]
Industry
August 23, 2022
Kambi to Power Oaklawn’s Retail and Mobile Sportsbook
Supplier of sports betting technology and services Kambi Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to power the retail and online sports betting offering of the Thoroughbred racetrack and casino. Replace CDI’s Sports Betting Arrangement The agreement between Kambi Group and Oaklawn Racing Casino […]
Industry
July 12, 2022
Arkansas Officials Ask Gambling Harm Program Providers to Submit Proposals
Arkansas state officials have asked educational and treatment service providers to come forth with proposals for residents that have a gambling disorder. The Arkansas Racing Commission is required to donate a minimum of $200,000 each year to gambling harm programs as a result of a constitutional amendment made three-and-a-half years ago. Criteria for the Program […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Pope County Casino Opposed by Choctaw Tribe-Funded Fair Play Arkansas
Fair Play Arkansas, a group financed by the Choctaw Tribe, has claimed that it has gathered the required number of signatures to repeal the casino in Pope County. According to the law, a group needs to have a minimum of 89,151 signatures and Fair Play Arkansas claims that it had 103,000 signatures on Friday, which […]
Casino
June 30, 2022
Paysafe Launches Skrill Digital Wallet in Arkansas
Paysafe has launched in Arkansas and will be one of the viable payment options for iGaming operators. The company has teamed up with Quapaw Nation’s mobile sportsbook to introduce its offer and empower players who are looking to make a quick deposit or withdrawal. Skrill Digital Breaks Ground in Arkansas iGaming The particular solution used […]
Industry
May 19, 2022
Arkansas Racing Commission Sued over Lack of Problem Gambling Resources
Four years after passing a bill and constitutional amendment that allowed casinos to arrive in Arkansas, no gambling addiction help resources have been developed. As a result, a concerned group of individuals is now taking the fight to the state, questioning the validity of Amendment 100 which made casinos possible but failed to fulfill the […]
Industry
May 11, 2022
Arkansas: Pope County Residents Support Casino Project, Poll
The casino expansion in Arkansas started back in 2018. Back then, during the November election ballot, residents of the state voted to approve casino gambling. Overall more than 60 counties voted in favor of commercial casino gambling, while 11 counties rejected the proposal. Pope County was among the counties that voted against the proposal. However, […]
Industry
February 23, 2022
Mobile Sports Betting in Arkansas Possible Before March Madness
Arkansas could be just days away from the launch of mobile sports betting. The final rules governing the segment have now been approved, and the waiting game begins. By law, there’s a 10-day waiting period that has to be overcome. This means, as long as there aren’t any unexpected legal challenges, mobile sports betting in […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Arkansas: Launch of Mobile Sports Wagering Delayed Again
The impasse related to Arkansas mobile sports betting is not over after a legislative panel delayed the decision on the proposed rule that would allow the state’s casinos to introduce mobile wagers, Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. Revenue Share Model The Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee within the Legislative Council delayed the decision following a major disagreement […]
Sports
January 3, 2022
Online Sports Betting Rules Passed by the Arkansas Racing Commission
On December 30, 2021, the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) gave the green light to a rule change that would grant local casinos 51% of profits when working together with popular online sportsbooks. Provided the Arkansas Legislative Council approves the rule change that also allows online sports betting in the state, sports bettors could start placing […]