Arkansas Gaming Laws

Arkansas Gambling Laws. There are four forms of legalized gambling in Arkansas. Greyhound racing originated in 1957. Pari-mutuel wagering has been legal since that year. The racetracks were granted permission to add casino games in 2005. This was approved because Arkansas tracks lost business to casinos in Tunica County, Mississippi. Arkansas Gambling Laws and Regulatory Organizations The laws forbidding gambling, found in the Arkansas State codes, are so antiquated that the penalties are the same as they were written in 1967 including fines of $10 and $25. These laws also fail to address, you guessed it, the internet.

• Arkansas Gambling Laws. Gambling laws are labeled in Code Section 5-66-101 et seq.; 23-110. Horse Racing/Off-track (for pari-mutuel wagers only) is legal in Arkansas. Franchised greyhound racing is legal. Gambling houses and devices are banned in Arkansas.
• Casino Gaming Section Act 1151 of 2005 designated as Arkansas Code Ann. §23-113-101 thru §23-113-604, otherwise known as 'Games of Skill' legislation, provided for expanded gaming in Arkansas at horse racing or greyhound racing franchises that satisfy qualifications established by this legislation.

Code Section
5-66-101 et seq.; 23-110 et seq

Arkansas State Laws And Regulations

Gambling
Betting any money or any valuable thing on any game of hazard or skill

Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting
Pari-mutuel wagering only

Washington State Bingo Laws

Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting
Franchised greyhound racing legal, pari-mutuel wagering only

Casinos Allowed?
Gambling houses and devices banned

Is Online Gambling Legal In Arkansas

Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned
Gambling in which prizes are not offered as a lure to separate players from their money allowed. Social gambling allowed. Raffles allowed