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Online Gambling in Arkansas

Arkansas has legal online sports betting (since 2022) and world-class horse racing at Oaklawn, and sweepstakes casinos are legal here. Real-money online casino isn't legal.

What's legal in Arkansas?

Arkansas legalized casino gaming via Amendment 100 (2018); online sports betting launched in March 2022, regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission and Department of Finance and Administration. Online books must be tied to one of the state’s casinos (which hold a 51% stake). Tax is 13% on the first $150M of revenue, 20% above (21+). Horse racing is legal at 18+, anchored by Oaklawn. Sweepstakes casinos are legal; real-money online casino and poker are not.

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Legal sportsbook apps in Arkansas

Arkansas online sportsbooks are tethered to the state’s casinos. In March 2026, national operators entered through local partnerships. 21+.

  1. FanDuel Sportsbook via local partnership (2026)
  2. DraftKings Sportsbook via local partnership (2026)
  3. Betly Saracen Casino
  4. Caesars Sportsbook Southland Casino

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Sweepstakes casinos in Arkansas

With no real-money online casino and no sweepstakes ban, sweepstakes casinos are a legal free-to-play option in Arkansas. Gold Coins for play, Sweeps Coins for prizes.

  1. NoLimitCoins
  2. Funrize
  3. FunzCity
  4. Real Prize

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Horse racing betting in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to Oaklawn Park and the Arkansas Derby. Pari-mutuel ADW betting is legal at 18+. AmWager leads on track count and rebates.

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Prediction markets in Arkansas

Contested. Prediction markets run under federal CFTC rules; their Arkansas status is unsettled amid the national dispute over sports event contracts.

What you can't do in Arkansas

Real-money online casino and online poker are not legal in Arkansas, and the state isn’t actively pursuing iGaming legalization.

Arkansas online gambling: timeline & outlook

  • 2018 · Voters pass Amendment 100, legalizing casino gaming.
  • 2019 · Retail sports betting launches at state casinos.
  • 2022 · Online sports betting launches (March), tethered to casinos.
  • 2026 · National operators (DraftKings, FanDuel) enter through local partnerships.
  • 2027 (proj.) · No active iGaming push; sports betting and Oaklawn racing remain the core market.
  • 2028 (proj.) · Online casino would require new legislation; sweepstakes remain legal for now.
What to expect

The 2027–2028 outlook

Arkansas pairs a casino-tethered sports market with strong racing and open sweepstakes.

Online casinoNo active push; the market is built around the state’s casinos.
SweepstakesLegal and operating as a free-to-play option.
Sports bettingCasino-tethered, now with national operators via partnerships (13%/20% tax).
Horse racingA core strength — Oaklawn and the Arkansas Derby anchor a healthy ADW market.

Arkansas gambling FAQ

Is online casino legal in Arkansas?

No. Real-money online casino and poker are not legal in Arkansas, and there’s no active iGaming push.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Arkansas?

Yes. With no ban in place, brands like NoLimitCoins, Funrize, FunzCity and Real Prize accept Arkansas players.

Is online sports betting legal in Arkansas?

Yes, since March 2022, regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission. Books are tethered to state casinos and taxed at 13%/20%. 21+.

Is horse racing betting legal in Arkansas?

Yes, at 18+, through ADW apps such as AmWager. Arkansas is home to Oaklawn Park and the Arkansas Derby.

Nearby states

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