Arkansas sports betting updates
Arkansas sports betting was legalized in November 2018 — six months after the federal ban on sports wagering was lifted in the United States. After several failed attempts to bring mobile sports betting to the Land of Opportunity, Arkansans finally saw online sportsbooks arrive in March 2022.
Here’s a glimpse into Arkansas’ sports betting journey:
Feb. 16, 2024: Several states, including Arkansas, sent cease-and-desists letters to daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators Underdog and PrizePicks for offering unlicensed sports betting.
Sept. 2, 2022: The Oaklawn Sports mobile app launches in Arkansas, becoming the state’s third legal online option.
Aug. 23, 2022: Kambi extends its partnership with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The new agreement includes Oaklawn’s retail sportsbook and an online sportsbook solution for the upcoming launch of ‘Oaklawn Sports.’
May 10, 2022: After months of delay, Saracen Casino Resort’s BetSaracen mobile app officially goes live. It is only the second legal Arkansas sports betting platform to launch.
March 23, 2022: Saracen Casino Resort’s BetSaracen mobile app has yet to launch. The operator had hoped to go live for March Madness, citing issues with ‘partners, vendors, and testing laboratories’ as the cause of the delay.
March 5, 2022: Betly becomes the first legal online sportsbook to go live in Arkansas.
March 4, 2022: Legal online Arkansas sports betting is officially allowed to begin, but the state’s three casinos aren’t yet ready to offer it. The casinos are still expected to launch mobile sportsbooks before March Madness.
Feb. 22, 2022: Arkansas’ mobile sports betting rules are officially approved by the state legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. Online sports betting is on track to launch in time for March Madness.
Feb. 17, 2022: Lawmakers approve changes to gambling rules that would allow for legal online sports betting in Arkansas. The proposed rules advance to the state legislature’s joint budget committee for a final vote.
Jan. 25, 2022: The Arkansas Racing Commission removes mobile sports betting from the legislative agenda, requesting the updated rule be discussed at a future meeting. The last-minute delay will prevent the state from launching mobile sports betting before Super Bowl 56.
Dec. 30, 2021: The Arkansas Racing Commission approves changes to Arkansas’ casino gaming rules to allow for mobile sports betting. The proposed changes would see online operators partner with and surrender 51% of profits to local casinos.
Jan. 28, 2020: Betly sportsbook launches a retail sportsbook in Southland Casino Racing.
Oct. 1, 2019: Saracen Casino resort opens Saracen Sportsbook, the second retail sportsbook in Arkansas.
July 1, 2019: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort takes Arkansas’ first legal sports bet as general manager Wayne Smith picks the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the New York Giants in the first game of the 2018-19 NFL season.
November 2018: State voters approve a ballot initiative to legalize casino gaming. Retail sports betting is included in the initiative.
May 14, 2018: SCOTUS overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), allowing each state to legalize and regulate sports betting on its own terms.
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