Sports
August 15, 2024
NIL Collective in Arkansas Looks to Gambling for Fundraising Boost
Across the United States, college sports are funded by the so-called NIL collectives. Usually, such collectives consist of independent organizations that help raise money for universities and athletes in particular, enabling them to benefit based on their performance. Yet, college sports do not have a player’s union which is why they lack a safe path […]
Legal
July 30, 2024
Cherokee Nation Tries to Dismiss Gulfside’s Lawsuit in Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma continues to experience setbacks in Arkansas as a lawsuit seeks to challenge its receiving of a casino license in the state. In an effort to secure its license, the tribal entity’s Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and Cherokee Nation Entertainment asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit. Gulfside Alleges Authorities […]
Lottery
July 24, 2024
Arkansas Lottery Player Wins $500K via Scratch-Off Ticket
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has handed a significant prize to yet another lucky winner. According to the lottery, Michael R, of Dumas, has won $500,000 playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. Michael Won the Game’s Top Prize The winning ticket, according to lottery officials, was sold at Dumas Mart on 225 Highway […]
Lottery
July 18, 2024
Arkansas Players Win Big Prizes, Anonymous Man Grabs $600K
The Arkansas Lottery announced that two players have won significant sums. One of them grabbed a life-changing $600,000 sum, while the other secured a $75,000 prize. The first prize was won on July 10 in the Natural State Jackpot drawing. The winner had purchased his ticket at Jordan’s Kwik Stop #64 on 19888 Highway 18 […]
Casino
June 6, 2024
Cherokee Nation Continues to Pursue Casino Bid in Arkansas
The efforts of the leading gaming and hospitality company, Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), toward securing a casino gaming license for Pope County from the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) continue. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it resubmitted its application with the gambling regulator. Ultimately, CNE is after securing a casino gaming license that would permit […]
Industry
April 24, 2024
Saracen Casino in Arkansas Supports Online Gambling Expansion
After the statewide expansion of sports betting, online gambling is also gaining speed across the country. Although the two are difficult to compare, at least for the moment, considering that iGaming is available in several states while legal betting is legal in nearly 40 US states, there’s plenty of interest in legal online gambling. Currently, […]
Casino
March 21, 2024
Arkansas Attorney General Clears Path for Casino License Amendment
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has given the green light to revised ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment. This amendment aims to strip the Arkansas Racing Commission of its authority to issue a casino license in Pope County and mandates local voter approval for any new casino licenses outside of three specified counties. Arkansas […]
Industry
February 21, 2024
Local Voters in Charge Push for Casino Referendum in Arkansas
Several years ago, in 2018, residents in Arkansas voted in favor of an amendment to the state’s constitution that proposed casino gambling expansion. Per the amendment, casinos would be established in Crittenden, Jefferson, Garland and Pope Counties. By now, all counties have already established their casinos with the exception of Pope County, where the fourth […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
Arkansas Racing Commission Confirms Plans to Revise Casino Rules
In November 2018, Arkansas residents approved an amendment to the state’s constitution, paving the way for casino gambling. This enabled the state to grant licenses for up to four casino locations. Since then, three casinos are already up and running after securing licenses, offering casino gambling in Crittenden, Jefferson and Garland Counties. Sadly, the fourth […]
Casino
January 15, 2024
Arkansas Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Legends Resort and Casino Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected a petition from Legends Resort and Casino and Cherokee Nation Businesses, seeking a rehearing in a case where the court ruled that the Arkansas Racing Commission’s award of the Pope County casino license to the consortium violated Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution. This decision leaves the Commission free […]
