State population
3 million
Revenue
N/A – revenue figures have not yet been reported.
Online/offline revenue split
0/100
Amounts wagered
N/A
Number of customers
N/A
Total number of B&M betting/gambling premises
One sportsbook and two racetracks
Stake tax take
Eight per cent on DFS revenues.
What type of licenses are available?
As things stand, just DFS.
How many skins are permitted per license?
N/A
How do you apply for a license?
N/A
What are the integrity fees?
N/A
What is the current tax rate?
Eight per cent on DFS revenues.
Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?
No
Is sports betting legal?
Yes
Sports betting went live in July 2019, with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort acceoting the first wagers.
Regulator details
Arkansas has no dedicated gaming regulator. Racing is regulated under the state’s ‘games of skill’ legislation.
Is sports betting permitted online?
No, but pari-mutuel betting on horses and greyhound is permitted on track.
Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?
Arkansas regulated DFS in 2017, with an 8% tax on revenues.
What legislation, if any, is currently pending?
None