Posts Tagged ‘Arkansas’
2024 Ballot Results: Voters Shaped the Future of US Gambling
Arkansas, Colorado, and Minnesota approved all of their gambling measures. While Missouri approved sports betting, another gambling bill failed to pass. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Election Day 2024, a few states across the US had gambling measures on their ballots. Some focused on taxes or funding, others looked toward approval or expansion of industries.…
Read MoreSports Betting Revenues Up Across Nation Compared To 2020
Every state with a legalized sports betting industry, with the exception of Oregon, saw an increase in sports betting revenue in September 2021 compared to September 2020. Michigan and Colorado saw the largest increases in sports betting revenue, with Michigan seeing a 520.1% increase and Colorado a 443.9% increase. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seventeen of the…
Read MoreArizona Historic Horse Racing Bill Not Considered By Committee
Senate Bill 1794 was proposed by (R)Sen. David Gowan in a move to modernize Historic Horse Racing in Arizona. Historic Horse Racing is only allowed in Arkansas, Wyoming, Virginia, Oregon, and Kentucky. The Arizona Senate Commerce Committee held over the discussion for the HHR Bill and another hearing hasn’t been scheduled yet. PHOENIX – Historic…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…
Read MoreTuesday Marks The Grand Opening Of The $350M Saracen Casino
The Saracen Casino opens its doors on Tuesday to all Arkansas players in the Pine Bluff area. The casino will create 1,100 new jobs for Pine Bluff residents. The state will get 13% net revenue for the first $150 million and 20% net revenue for all exceeding $150 million. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Saracen…
Read MoreArkansas Commissioners Casino Proposal Approval Comes With Backlash
The Arkansas Racing Commission granted the approval of building a land-based casino operated by Gulfside. Gulfside was picked over Cherokee and won the total vote by 71 points. Cherokee officials have since been vocal that they believe there were biases that caused for the scoring to not go their way. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – One…
Read MoreA Second Oklahoma Tribe Is Interested In Opening Casinos In Arkansas
The Choctaw Nation is interested in operating casinos in Arkansas. The Cherokee Nation from Oklahoma has also filed a similar application. The Cherokee Nation has support from Pope County while the Choctaw Nation does not. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Choctaw Nation has submitted an application to the Arkansas Racing Commission for a gaming license.…
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