Arkansas Casinos and Arkansas Gambling

Arkansas ballot initiative could bring seven casinos

A Texas businessman said casinos in seven Arkansas cities would generate millions of dollars and provide jobs to help the state’s economy. read more

Oklahoma casino named "Business of the Quarter"

Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs has been named “Business of the Quarter” by the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce. read more

Arkansas man placed on probabtion for operating poker room

News brief: Logan Wight Dungan pleaded no contest to a charge of keeping a gambling house and received three years probation. read more

Arkansas voters open state to lotteries

News brief: Lotteries had been banned in Arkansas since 1836 and revenue from them will help finance college scholarships. read more

Arkansas lottery amendment criticized

News Brief: Attorneys for Arkansas lottery foes are trying to paint an amendment as casino-prone as the Nov. 4 election draws nearer. read more

Heard it on The River: Keno is alive and well in Tunica

Schiffer on where to find an improved version of Keno and an all-new golfing experience at Casino Resort Tunica. read more

Churchill-Magna venture gains Oaklawn Park as client

News Brief: TrackNet Media Group LLC, a joint venture of Churchill Downs Inc. and Magna Entertainment Corp., has added Oaklawn Park to its client list. read more

Arkansas official pushes for lottery

News Brief; Lt. Gov. Bill Halter will push for a statewide lottery to benefit college scholarships in Arkansas. read more

Heard it on the river: In defense of dealers and bad beats in blackjack

Schiffer reminds players that dealers are people too, so don't blame them for bad beats. read more

Arkansas governor remains against casino

News Brief: Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is unlikely to reconsider his opposition to a proposed Fort Smith casino in response to a letter-writing campaign, a spokesman said. read more