INSIDECASINO.USWhat does Arkansas law say about online casinos?
Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution limits casino gaming to licensed casinos. A 2021 Attorney General opinion read it that way. Saracen's 2024 request and later bills sought online casino games. We did not confirm that any of them passed, and Arkansas is not among the seven live states.
Who regulates gambling in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Racing Commission administers casino licenses under Amendment 100. Its rules include a section on interactive gaming that covers online poker and other peer-to-peer card games.
Are offshore casinos legal in Arkansas?
Offshore casinos hold no Arkansas license, so no Arkansas agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Arkansas?
We found no Arkansas law that names sweepstakes casinos, and a tracker shows no state enforcement. That is not a finding that they are legal.
Are there land-based casinos in Arkansas?
Yes. Amendment 100 authorizes four casino licenses: Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Southland in West Memphis, and one each in Jefferson and Pope counties. Saracen operates in Jefferson County. The Pope County license has been contested in court.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100 (FindLaw)
- Arkansas Attorney General Opinion 2021-0096
- BettingUSA: Arkansas online casinos
- American Gaming Association: State of the States 2026
- Lines.com: sweepstakes casino status by state, updated October 26, 2026