Arkansas Casinos and Arkansas Gambling

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

Heard it on the River

Rudi Schiffer provides an update of everything Tunica in this week's edition of "Heard it on the River." read more

Arkansas casino backer won't give up

News Brief: Bennie Westphal said he still supports the idea of a proposed riverfront casino in Fort Smith despite it being opposed by the regional office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. read more

Arkansas tribal casino plans blocked

News Brief: The Eastern Oklahoma office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs has recommended against allowing the United Keetoowah Band to have a casino on the banks of the Arkansas River in Fort Smith. read more

Arkansas track wins big with games

News Brief: Patrons at Southland Park Gaming and Racing plopped more than $92 million into 'games of skill' in the first six months after the renovated greyhound track and gaming parlor reopened last fall. read more

Arkansas commission supports casino

News Brief: The Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday to support a proposal for a casino and hotel along Fort Smith"s riverfront. read more