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Saracen Casino Seeking to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming app and make additional online gambling operations available in the state. The move seeking legalization of online slots, blackjack, craps, and…

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Saracen Casino requests change in Arkansas law to allow online gambling

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - An Arkansas casino is looking to double down on its gaming options through a request to state regulators. Saracen Casino Resort marketing manager Carlton Saffa has written to state Racing Commission chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a rule change. Currently, an Arkansas casino is allowed to offer online sports betting, but games…

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Saracen Casino Resort is seeking iGaming approval

Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is working to get approved for iGaming, which would let Arkansans play slots, blackjack, craps, and more casino games online. PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is officially seeking approval for an iGaming app, which would allow Arkansans to play slots, blackjack, craps, and more casino games…

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Saracen Casino seeking approval for online play of casino games

An Arkansas casino is seeking approval to operate an iGaming app, allowing people within the state to go online to play casino games such as slots, blackjack, craps and more. On March 13, Carlton Saffa, chief market officer at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, wrote to Arkansas Racing Commission Chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a change in the…

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Arkansas Casino Seek iGaming Approval

An Arkansas casino is seeking approval to operate an iGaming app, allowing people within the state to go online to play casino games such as slots, blackjack, craps and more. On March 13, Carlton Saffa, chief market officer at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, wrote to Arkansas Racing Commission Chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a change in the…

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Jackpot.com launches in Arkansas

Customers can buy state lottery tickets and collect winnings online. US.- The online lottery ticket platform Jackpot.com has announced its launch in Arkansas. The lottery app allows customers to buy state lottery tickets and collect winnings from their phone, desktop, or tablet. Initially, Jackpot.com will offer Powerball, Mega Millions, LOTTO,…

Lottery ・ 20 March 2024

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New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer

Arkansas will again accept applications as early as May to open the state's fourth and final casino, pending legislative approval. The state Racing Commission approved a set of rules Monday to govern a new 30-day application period for the fraught Pope County casino license. Those rules must be approved by the Legislature - likely next month -…

Law ・ 12 March 2024

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Lottery officials launch hunt for winner after prize worth $376,754 goes unclaimed

LOTTERY players have been warned to check their tickets as a huge prize has remained unclaimed. Officials in Rhode Island revealed a prize worth $376754 is up for grabs when the winning player steps forward. The unknown winner purchased a Wild Money ticket that won the jackpot on February 27. The lucky ticket was bought at an Island Food Mart store…

Incidents ・ 29 February 2024

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Exploring The Growing Phenomenon Of Online Slots

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Winnings ・ 26 January 2024

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Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process

The issuance of Arkansas' fourth and final casino license will be delayed - again - likely for months. And if the litigious history of the Pope County casino permit is a guide, the wait could be far longer. The Arkansas Racing Commission, which oversees the state's casinos, met for a half hour on Wednesday, but it took no action, instead deciding…

Law ・ 25 January 2024

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Carteret County man collects $324,439 jackpot win

Newport resident Charles Brooks took a chance on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $324439 jackpot. Brooks bought his lucky 20X The Cash ticket from Jim Dandy on U.S. 70 in Morehead City on Dec. 30. At the time of his purchase, the jackpot stood at $648878. Since Brooks bought a $5 ticket, he received 50% of the progressive jackpot. He arrived…

Winnings ・ 05 January 2024

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How to Win at Online Slots: Tips & Strategies to Improve Your Odds of Winning on Slot Machines

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Crypto ・ 15 December 2023

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What Not to Do When Gambling Online

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Roulette ・ 12 December 2023

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Don't Miss Out! 10 Must-Play Online Slots Games in 2023

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Winnings ・ 06 December 2023

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Forum: ‘Life’s a casino,’ but some of us stick to smaller stakes

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Live Gambling ・ 09 November 2023

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Pope County judge endorses Cherokee Nation for casino license

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) looks to have an advantage in what will be a new process to grant a casino license in Pope County thanks to an endorsement letter from Pope County Judge Ben Cross. An Oct. 26 Arkansas Supreme Court decision sent the casino license process back to the Arkansas Racing Commission, an agency of the Arkansas Department…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

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A new game-day HQ for Vancouver Canucks fans opens at Parq Casino

The Vancouver Canucks are off to their best start to a season in 18 years, and local fans now have a new game-day HQ to come together to cheer on the team. Parq Vancouver, the official casino resort of the Vancouver Canucks, has launched a series of Canucks game-day specials, including an extended Game Day Happy Hour, unique food and drink menu,…

Land-based ・ 31 October 2023

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Several Arkansan lottery players claim big prizes

This week, Arkansans all across the state claimed big prizes at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - This week, Arkansans all over the state were able to claim big prizes at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center. Michael Koontz of Winslow was able to turn an'unlucky' lottery ticket into a lucky one after he won…

Lottery ・ 28 October 2023

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Supreme Court ruling results in new application process for Pope County casino license

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 26) affirmed a lower court ruling that said Cherokee Nation Businesses was not a qualified applicant when granted a casino license in Pope County. The decision opens anew the application process. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled Jan. 12 that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted…

Law ・ 28 October 2023

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Best Arkansas No Deposit Casino Bonuses in 2023

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Bonuses ・ 25 October 2023

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Former Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Casino Robberies Amidst Gambling Addiction

Caleb Rogers, once a respected Las Vegas Metro Police officer, was handed down a 12-year prison sentence on Tuesday, following his conviction in July for robbing off-the-beaten-path casinos. His illegal exploits focused on the Red Rock Resort, Aliante Hotel, and the Rio where Rogers netted an illicit haul of $165K between November 2021 and February…

Incidents ・ 19 October 2023

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Top 10 Slot Machine Games of All Time

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Winnings ・ 18 October 2023

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FBMDS launches Legendary Ace, the second slot in its Golden Mystery multi-game series

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Incidents ・ 21 September 2023

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Slots Mastery: Picking the Jewels from Top Providers

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Bonuses ・ 25 August 2023

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Top and Best ・ 20 August 2023

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Fayetteville man bags $141,103 Fast Play jackpot

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Winnings ・ 13 August 2023

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Second Natural State Jackpot Winner Claims Prize

The second winner of the Natural State Jackpot in Arkansas has come forward to claim her prize. The July 28 drawing had two winners who will split the $440000 prize. Richard J. of Benton County claimed his $220000 share shortly after the drawing. On Tuesday, Marites Chambers, also of Benton County, claimed her $220000 prize after presenting her…

Winnings ・ 05 August 2023

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Sheriff’s Office Serves Orders on Gambling Operators

Multiple cease and desist orders were served on operators of e-gaming machines in Columbus yesterday, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a press release that letters were served on "multiple" locations in the county. The specific addresses were not released. "The Cease and Desist letters give the owners/operators of the…

Industry ・ 05 August 2023

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Second Natural State Jackpot winner comes forward for Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The second winning Natural State Jackpot ticket holder has come forward to claim her prize. The July 28 drawing had two winners able to split the $440000 prize for the July 28 drawing. Richard J. of Benton County claimed his $220000 share of the prize shortly after the drawing. On Tuesday, Marites Chambers, also of Benton…

Winnings ・ 05 August 2023

5 News Online

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Winnings ・ 02 August 2023

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Slot Machines with a Story?

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Games ・ 28 July 2023

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Mobile ・ 27 July 2023

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Industry ・ 11 June 2023

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Arkansas woman wins $2.3 million jackpot lottery

After going unclaimed for over a week, the $2338000 lottery jackpot was claimed by an anonymous Sebastian County woman. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A Sebastian County woman has become the first-ever jackpot winner on the state's newest lottery game, LOTTO. The winner, who elected to remain anonymous, claimed a $2.338 million prize. The lottery was drawn on…

Winnings ・ 09 May 2023

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino’s exec calls Pine Bluff a winning bet at expo

Carlton Saffa, chief market officer for Saracen Casino Resort and keynote speaker at the Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo breakfast, says Pine Bluff's footprint is far greater than its population would suggest. (Pine Bluff Commercial/Byron Tate) Saracen Casino Resort's Carlton Saffa on Thursday praised Pine Bluff's location, infrastructure,…

New Year ・ 05 May 2023

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Betting nearly destroyed me. The industry must not be allowed to water down online gambling reform

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Law ・ 28 April 2023

The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas casinos report 23% first quarter jump in winnings

Arkansas casinos won a total of $177 million dollars during the first three months of the year, up 23% for the same period a year ago. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis brought in the most cash at $84.4 million for the January through March period, up 25% from $66.7 million last year. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff won $46.6 million for…

Finance ・ 25 April 2023

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Arkansas woman wins $25K from $2 online lottery ticket

An Arkansas woman is going home $25000 richer after hitting big on the Jackpocket app. Now, she has her sights set on the current $2.62 million LOTTO jackpot. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - An Arkansas woman is going home $25000 richer after she claimed her prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center in Little Rock. Dina Jeffries, who's from…

Winnings ・ 20 April 2023

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High-Stakes Gaming: Top 5 Online Slots for High-Rollers to Win Big

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Top and Best ・ 19 April 2023

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New North Conway parking plan called Casino Royale

CONWAY - After being beaten like a rented mule for proposing a parking plan in North Conway based on an app that does not work and prematurely authorizing a casino, town officials say they have a plan that will make all parties happy, plus gain revenue to offset taxes. In a plan dubbed Casino Royale," instead of parking kiosks, the town is…

Finance ・ 02 April 2023

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Revenue up almost 9% at Ark. casinos in 2022

The combined total win for Arkansas' casinos in 2022 was $614 million, up nearly 9% from $564.79 million in 2021, according to information provided by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis reported the largest total win with $292.78 million last year, up nearly 11% from $264 million in 2021.…

Finance ・ 06 March 2023

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Castle Bingo Morriston celebrates its 30th birthday with a month of fun

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Bingo ・ 01 March 2023

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Top and Best ・ 27 February 2023

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Charitable gaming, casino coming to Conway plaza

CONWAY - Rumors about a gaming operation coming to Conway at the former Shurfine store near the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet have become more than just that. The town of Conway issued a new building permit to A.W. Rose Construction of Manchester on Jan. 9 of this year to "renovate the former grocery store and adjoining suite into (a) sports…

Sports ・ 11 February 2023

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Arkansas’s Gambling Laws: Past, Present and Future

Previously known as one of the most popular gambling destinations throughout the United States, Arkansas is a state that gamblers today tend to avoid. This boycott is due to the state's strict and often outdated gambling laws. Opened in 1905, Oaklawn was the first venue that could be classified as a casino. It offered racing and a few gaming…

Law ・ 02 February 2023

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Little Rock woman wins $390K on Jackpocket lottery application

61-year-old Shirley Washington of Little Rock won $390K on Jackpocket, a digital lottery app where you can play official state lottery tickets. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A Little Rock resident won $390K on Jackpocket, a digital lottery app where you can play official state lottery tickets. 61-year-old Shirley Washington matched all five numbers, without…

Winnings ・ 14 January 2023

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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…

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Legends Casino faces final legal challenge

More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County. POPE COUNTY, Ark. - More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County, but odds are strong the long-delayed project will…

Law ・ 10 January 2023

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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 the fourth authorized casino in…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

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Live Gambling ・ 07 January 2023

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Arkansas man wins $100,000 lottery ticket prize on his birthday

Randall Overbey claimed his prize on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center. LAVACA, Arkansas - A Lavaca man won a $100000 lottery prize for his birthday with a Powerball ticket he purchased. Randall Overbey claimed his prize on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center. Overbey…

Lottery ・ 07 January 2023

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MaxBet seals the deal, acquires El Dorado Slots Clubs

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Industry ・ 03 January 2023

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MaxBet Acquires El Dorado Slot Clubs to Boost Serbian Footprint

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Industry ・ 30 December 2022

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MaxBet to buy El Dorado Slot Clubs

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Industry ・ 29 December 2022

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Lottery ・ 26 December 2022

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Southland Casino Expansion Raises the Stakes for Arkansas Tourism

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Travel ・ 21 December 2022

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Southland Casino Hotel Finalizes $320M Expansion

Image Source: GamblingNews 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 spectacular expansion took three years to complete. What once began as a racetrack…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2022

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Arkansas: Southland Casino Hotel announces completion of $320 million expansion

Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas, is celebrating the completion of a $320 million dollar expansion. The development adds a brand-new 300-room, 20-story hotel with 12 penthouse suites, and a 113000-square-foot gaming floor that features 2400 slot machines, 50 live table games, and a variety of bars and dining options. The property…

Travel ・ 16 December 2022

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Southland West Memphis casino construction expansion completed

Southland said it aims to draw visitors from areas such as Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, northern Alabama and St. Louis. WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - Construction has been completed on the Southland Casino Hotel's $320 million expansion project in West Memphis, Southland announced Thursday. According to a press release, the expansion includes a…

Land-based ・ 16 December 2022

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Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas Completes $320 Million Expansion Including 320 Room Hotel

Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Ark., is celebrating the completion of a $320 million dollar expansion, including a brand-new 300-room, 20-story hotel with 12 penthouse suites, and a 113000-square-foot gaming floor that features 2400 slot machines, 50 live table games and a variety of bars and dining options. The three-year project…

Travel ・ 15 December 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

$2B Powerball jackpot boosts Arkansas lottery’s fortunes to $58.5M in November, up $11.4M over year ago

Lisa Folsom prints out a Powerball lottery ticket for a customer at the Circle K convenience store on John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey) A $2 billion Powerball jackpot fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's fortunes in November. The lottery's revenue in November increased…

Lottery ・ 13 December 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas' November lottery revenues $58.5M, up $11.4M over year ago

The $2 billion Powerball jackpot fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenues in November as the lottery's total revenues increased by $11.4 million over a year ago to $58.5 million, according to the lottery's latest report. The report shows the lottery's Powerball revenues in November reached $11 million, up from $2.1 million a year ago. The…

Lottery ・ 12 December 2022

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Undercover sting busts man accused of operating gambling houses in northern Arkansas

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) - Police arrested a man following a bust of what they call gambling houses in northern Arkansas. Daniel Scallorn, 33, of Green Forest, Ark., faces a felony charge of maintaining a gambling house. Scallorn posted a bond of $25000. Police shut down businesses called Internet lounges in Harrison and Mountain Home. Police say they…

Incidents ・ 06 December 2022

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Expanded Southland casino complex to open in April

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Live Gambling ・ 29 November 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

$1M Powerball ticket sold in Conway, lottery officials say

A $1 million winning ticket for Saturday's Powerball drawing was sold in Conway, a news release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said on Monday afternoon. It was the only $1 million winning ticket sold in the United States for Saturday's drawing, the agency said. The winning numbers were 15, 30, 47, 50 and 51. The player reportedly matched the…

Lottery ・ 29 November 2022

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LOTTO Jackpot Climbs to $741,000

New Game Still Looking for First Jackpot Winner LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas's newest lottery game - LOTTO - launched two months ago with a starting jackpot of $250000 and has yet to be hit. The jackpot for tomorrow night's drawing is up to $741000. Although no one has won the jackpot yet, players have won $279921 in lower-tier prizes since Sept. 21 when…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2022

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Are Latin American Themed Slot Games Cultural Tributes or Offensive Stereotypes?

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Incidents ・ 18 November 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas lottery revenues climb to $49M in October as Powerball jackpot rise

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Winnings ・ 17 November 2022

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Poker ・ 08 November 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

$2M Powerball ticket sold in Wooster, jackpot prize unclaimed

A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a gas station in Wooster for Wednesday night's drawing, still leaving the chance for someone to hit the jackpot and win over $1 billion, according to a news release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The winning numbers for the drawing were 2, 11, 22, 35, and 60 with the Powerball being 23. The…

Winnings ・ 04 November 2022

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Bonuses ・ 29 October 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will work as state racing commission’s treatment provider for Arkansans with gambling disorders

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will start work as the Arkansas Racing Commission's provider of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders next week, nearly four years after voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the commission to provide at least $200000 a year for gambling disorder and treatment…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 October 2022

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University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana celebrates 10th anniversary with casino night

TEXARKANA, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana celebrates its 10 anniversary at the Texarkana campus with a casino night on Saturday at the Texarkana, Ark. Convention Center. The celebration included craps, roulette, poker and blackjack while enjoying food, drink and dancing to live music. There was also a sighting of Elvis amongst…

Craps ・ 09 October 2022

World Casino News

Green light for Legends Resort and Casino lawsuit

In the southern American state of Arkansas and a judge has reportedly thrown out two motions that were attempting to squash a lawsuit earlier brought against the plan to build and run the proposed Legends Resort and Casino development. According to a Thursday report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper, Pulaski County Circuit…

Law ・ 30 September 2022

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Incidents ・ 29 September 2022

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Arkansas: Commission approves multi-state slot machine jackpot games; Saracen Casino to contract with IGT

The Arkansas Racing Commission authorized Thursday state casinos to sign agreements with companies that offer multistate, progressive jackpot games on slot machines; thus allowing for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff to contract with IGT for the multijurisdictional wide area progressive system MegaJackpots. With the commission's…

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Top and Best ・ 23 September 2022

Gambling News

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. With the pesky piece of legislation…

Winnings ・ 23 September 2022

Arkansas Times

Racing Commission approves system for mutli-state machine gambling jackpots

The Arkansas Racing Commission today approved a proposal from the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff for a system that links gambling machines in Arkansas to machines in other states and thus creates a potential for large jackpots,sometimes as high as six or seven figures. The machine vendor IGT would oversee the so-called wide area progressive system.…

Lottery ・ 22 September 2022

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Jackpocket Celebrates New LOTTO Game Launch by Offering Arkansans Their First Lottery Ticket Free

Jackpocket lottery app has partnered with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery to celebrate the launch of the brand new game LOTTO by offering Arkansans their first lottery ticket free on the app. New customers can receive a free LOTTO ticket by downloading the Jackpocket app and entering the code ARLOTTO at checkout. With Jackpocket, lottery fans can…

Lottery ・ 22 September 2022

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Jackpocket launches new LOTTO game for customers in Arkansas

The first third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket, announced the launch of a new game for customers in Arkansas. The company said Monday it launched a new game called LOTTO for customers in The Natural State. Boosting its ongoing growing presence, Jackpocket also celebrated the recent launch by offering a special promotion. In…

Lottery ・ 22 September 2022

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New LOTTO game in Arkansas

The wait is finally over. LOTTO tickets are on sale now! The newest jackpot game from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, LOTTO has a $250000 starting jackpot that keeps growing until someone wins. Even better, LOTTO is only played and won in Arkansas. There's a drawing every Wednesday and Saturday, and a chance at this life-changing jackpot is only…

Lottery ・ 20 September 2022

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Gaming Authorities ・ 13 September 2022

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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures

Casino opponents proposing a constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site have failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters that would have granted them an additional 30 days to gather the needed signatures to get on the ballot. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State John Thurston on…

Law ・ 30 August 2022

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Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

The third of Arkansas' three sports betting operators will finally have an online component, as Kambi Group has reached an agreement to be the sports betting solutions provider to Oaklawn Casino Racing Resort. Sports betting in Arkansas will soon have a third online operator. Technology provider Kambi Group announced on Monday that it had reached…

Travel ・ 23 August 2022

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Arkansas: Kambi inks online and retail sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Sports betting services supplier Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions to the thoroughbred racetrack and casino, based in the US state of Arkansas. Under the deal, Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the…

Sports ・ 23 August 2022

Casino City Times

Kambi signs sportsbook agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Multi-channel agreement includes provision of Kambi's sportsbook direct to Oaklawn's property in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as its mobile sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports Kambi Group plc has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions…

Sports ・ 22 August 2022

Gambling Insider

Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The deal will see Kambi provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions direct to the premier Thoroughbred racetrack and casino in Arkansas. Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the brand Oaklawn Sports, through the provision of…

Sports ・ 22 August 2022

5 News Online

$1 million lottery ticket sold in Bentonville

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's'Riches game' scratch-off ticket was sold for $20 at a local retailer in Benton County. Walmart To Go & Express Store located in Bentonville sold the top winning lottery ticket worth $1 million. With the million-dollar win, one top prize of $1 million remains on the $1000000 Riches game, and a…

Lottery ・ 18 August 2022

KNWA FOX24

KNWA Today: 'Las Faygas' charity casino

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - A casino night and charity fundraiser will be held on Friday, August 19th, at the Walton Arts Center. The event, called'Las Faygas,' features a poker tournament alongside other casino games, and raises money for the C.A.R.E. initiative. The C.A.R.E. initiative is a local non-profit that was started by the marketing…

Covid ・ 17 August 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County fail to submit enough signatures for 30-day extension; measure would have removed area as site

The committee promoting a proposed constitutional amendment that would ax Pope County as a state-licensed casino site failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters to qualify for 30 more days to collect more signatures to get on the ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Thurston said the Fair Play for Arkansas committee…

Law ・ 08 August 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot measure to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project rejected by election commissioners

The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners will not certify the ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site. The decision was taken on Wednesday through a vote. The commissioners said the Choctaw Tribe-funded ballot title lacked a reference to the existing license held…

Law ・ 08 August 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Commission rejects casino amendment ballot title; proposal would have removed Pope County as site

The state Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday declined to certify the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at removing Pope County as a state-licensed casino site. In a voice vote with no audible dissenters, the board approved a motion by commissioner Bilenda Harris-Ritter not to certify the ballot…

Law ・ 04 August 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County raise more than $1M in June

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino raised more than $1 million in June. The Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee reported raising $1.2 million in contributions and spending $946923.12 in June. According to the report, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma contributed $1.2 million to the…

Politics ・ 19 July 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Choctaw-backed group submits required signatures in effort to halt Cherokees' Pope County casino

The Choctaw Tribe-funded Fair Play for Arkansas, which seeks to repeal the Arkansas Constitution legalization of a casino permit in Pope County already awarded to the Cherokee Nation, said Monday it has 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment. The number represents 11000 more than the signatures required, given that all are…

Law ・ 12 July 2022

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino said they turned in about 103000 signatures of registered voters Friday in their attempt to qualify their proposed measure for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. James Knight, president of the Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee, certified in…

Politics ・ 09 July 2022

Arkansas Times

Pope County casino repeal campaign reports meeting first hurdle to get on ballot

Fair Play Arkansas, the Choctaw Tribe-financed effort to repeal the Arkansas Constitution's legalization of a casino permit in Pope County, said it submitted 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment today. That's about 11000 more than needed, if all are qualifying registered voters and distributed among 15 counties. But stiffened…

Travel ・ 08 July 2022