Sports
March 24, 2026
Problem Gambling in Focus in Arkansas as March Madness in Full Swing
Recently, Arkansas welcomed FanDuel and DraftKings, two of America’s largest betting companies, which launched operations locally last week, in time for the March Madness basketball tournament. However, the expansion of sports gambling in the state comes with one major caveat – as interest in betting soars, so do callers to the Arkansas problem gambling helpline […]
Lottery
March 4, 2026
Lottery Player Wins $251M Powerball Jackpot
Someone in Arkansas must have woken to the news that they are now going to be a millionaire, with one lucky person scooping the $251 million Powerball jackpot on Tuesday. The player managed to secure the jackpot during the customary drawing, matching all five numbers as well as the Powerball, resulting in their significant win. […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
DraftKings Secures License in Arkansas as It Continues with US Expansion
DraftKings has finally obtained a license in Arkansas, after the sportsbook spent a long time outside the state. Critics cited the local revenue sharing model, which they argued would not be sustainable for gambling companies, as they have to share 51% of their revenue with their local partner. DraftKings Is Ready to Launch in Arkansas, […]
Sports
February 19, 2026
DraftKings, FanDuel Want the Early Sports Betting Worm in Arkansas
FanDuel and DraftKings are looking to secure licenses that would allow them to operate sportsbooks in Arkansas, with the gambling behemoth seeking to team up with local casinos. Commenting on these developments for KNWA/FOX24, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Scott Hardin confirmed that the companies had indeed submitted bids and are now awaiting final […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Arkansas Casinos’ Tax Contributions Increased in 2025
2025 seems to have been a period of growth for Arkansas’s casino properties, as all three of them generated higher revenues than they did in the prior year. As a result, the state taxes generated by the casinos also increased. A Strong Year for Arkansas’ Casinos According to official data from the Arkansas Department of […]
Lottery
January 22, 2026
$1.82B Powerball Jackpot Winner Emerges, Dispelling Lost Ticket Rumors
The mysterious winner of the $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot has finally come forward to claim their life-changing prize. The winner seemed in no rush to take their money, which had sparked a variety of rumors about his identity and whether the winning ticket had been lost. Arkansas Player Won One of the Biggest Jackpots in […]
Lottery
December 26, 2025
Arkansas Resident Receives Christmas Miracle as a Powerball Jackpot
On Christmas Eve one lucky person from Arkansas managed to win the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. This has become the second-largest windfall jackpot ever won in the US. In the last three months, no substantial windfall jackpots have been pulled. Last time, the winners were from Texas and Missouri on September 6. Matt Strawn, the […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Arkansas Attorney General Calls Prediction Markets Unlawful Gambling
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has decided that online prediction markets without a state gaming license are breaking Arkansas law. He gave this official opinion on October 23, 2025, answering State Senator Bryan King‘s question about the legality of companies like Kalshi, which allow users to bet on future events. Arkansas AG: Platforms Like Kalshi […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Arkansas Player Refused to Gun for Mega Millions – Got $1.38M
For one unsuspecting and incidental lottery player, the day would be much better than originally expected. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced on October 20 that a state player has been able to scoop a $1-million win, while thinking of gunning for a much bigger prize – the $625 million. Man Gives Up on Mega Millions, […]
Casino
July 29, 2025
Cherokees Await Ruling on Arkansas Casino License Battle
The Cherokee Nation is still waiting for a crucial court decision that could determine the future of a long-delayed casino project in Pope County, Arkansas. More than a year ago, Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), the gaming and hospitality arm of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, received exclusive rights to build a casino in Pope County […]
