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Long-running lawsuit on Arkansas’ fourth casino license nears conclusion

BY: - January 4, 2023

A judge expects to rule in the coming days on whether Legends Resort and Casino is entitled to open a casino in Pope County. Both sides promise to appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court, but a decision at the circuit court level will finally begin to resolve the nearly four-year-old question of who should operate […]

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Mobile sportsbooks off to a slow start in Arkansas

BY: - August 18, 2022

Arkansans wagered over $12.6 million on sports betting in June — a new monthly high, fueled by the rollout of mobile apps this spring by two of the state’s three casinos. But that figure remains paltry compared to neighboring states. In June, operators in Louisiana reported a combined “handle” — the total wagers placed at […]