Casino
January 16, 2023
Judge Rules against Cherokee Nation’s License for Casino in Arkansas
Overall, Arkansas approved four locations for land-based gambling venues following a constitutional amendment from 2018. While casinos were already built for three locations, a legal battle has been ongoing for the fourth location, Pope County. Preparing its casino operations, the Cherokee Nation Businesses bought 180 acres in the county. But a legal battle challenging the […]
Casino
January 6, 2023
Enduring Lawsuit on Arkansas’ Legends Resort and Casino License Close to an End
According to Arkansas Advocate, Judge Timothy Fox is expected to rule on the matter of Legends Resort and Casino and their entitlement to open a new casino in Pope County. The ruling will be made public in the upcoming days, putting an end to the four-year controversy regarding who should be the rightful operator of […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Arkansas Sports Betting Handle in November Hits $30.5M, Highest Yet
Even though the state isn’t one of the biggest in terms of population, Arkansas has certainly proven to be one of the most important betting hubs in the United States. The state managed to collect a total of $30.5 million in total bets during November, official data by the Department of Finance and Administration confirmed. […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Allwyn Enters the US Market via Camelot LS Group Acquisition
Allwyn, the winner of the Fourth UK National Lottery bid, and the owner of the current UK National Lottery operator, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, announced an agreement for the acquisition of Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies for an undisclosed fee. Expanding Operations into the US The acquisition of Chicago-based Camelot LS Group allows Allwyn […]
Casino
December 16, 2022
Southland Casino Hotel Finalizes $320M Expansion
The Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas, has just wrapped up a huge expansion of its property. The renovations cost the company $320 million as it seeks to turn the venue into a true Las Vegas-styled gambling destination. The Expansion Is Complete The spectacular expansion took three years to complete. What once began as […]
Industry
October 31, 2022
Arkansas to Finally Pick Problem Gambling Council as Treatment Provider
The Arkansas Racing Commission has finally solved a pressing matter in the way the state aids and helps vulnerable gamblers. Starting this week, the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will be stepping in as the official educational and treatment service for the regulator and state. This comes four years after gambling was introduced and after the […]
Casino
October 18, 2022
US Integrity Inks Betting Integrity Deal With Saracen Casino
US Integrity, the leading sports wagering monitoring company, announced a new partnership with Saracen Casino Resort, the operator that currently offers the biggest sportsbook in Arkansas. Saracen Casino Resort and US Integrity Ink New Deal The terms of the new deal announced Monday will see US Integrity provide its leading monitoring services to Saracen Casino […]
Casino
September 30, 2022
Pope County Casino Lawsuit Not Dismissed, License Threatened
It is said that sometimes a little rock can upset a large cart, and when it comes to something as complex as assessing an applicant and issuing them a casino license, there could be many little rocks. That is the case with Legends Resort and Casino and its Pope County license after an Arkansas circuit […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves Wide Area Jackpot Systems
The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved a pitch by the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff, to link the state’s gambling machines with those from other states. This decision is possible thanks to a ruling against the Wire Act that briefly threatened to upset cross-border gambling during the Trump administration. New Opportunity to Bring Jackpots to […]
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 […]
