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Casinos in Arkansas
Arkansas has 2 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Arkansas has 2 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Major casino properties in Arkansas — verified locations, casino type, and players club details.
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Pine Bluff has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 tribal casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Pine Bluff properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
West Memphis has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 resort casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at West Memphis properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Arkansas's casino industry is regulated by the state gaming commission. All commercial casino operators hold a valid state gaming license. Tribal casinos operate under federal IGRA (1988) compacts negotiated with the state. The legal minimum gambling age is 21 at most properties.
Arkansas has a mix of commercial and tribal casino properties. Commercial casinos are privately owned and regulated by the state. Tribal casinos are operated by federally recognized Native American tribes under their own tribal gaming commission in addition to the federal NIGC. Both types are included in this directory.
Online casino gambling is not currently licensed in Arkansas. The seven states that currently permit licensed online casino gambling are: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Most casino properties in Arkansas offer a free loyalty program. Joining is free and takes approximately 5 minutes at the players club desk. Sign up before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Arkansas has a complicated relationship with commercial gambling that stretches back generations. For much of the twentieth century, the state constitution prohibited most forms of casino-style gaming, while charitable gaming and the state lottery operated under separate provisions. Horse racing, however, had a legal foothold as early as the 1930s at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and, decades later, at Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis. These two racetracks became the legal anchors around which modern casino expansion would eventually pivot.
The turning point came in November 2018, when Arkansas voters approved Issue 4, a constitutional amendment that authorized casino gaming at four specific locations. Two of those locations were the existing racetracks — Oaklawn in Hot Springs and Southland in West Memphis — which were permitted to add casino floors to their existing pari-mutuel operations. The other two authorized locations were Jefferson County (Pine Bluff area) and Pope County, each subject to a local referendum before any license could be issued.
Pope County has remained a contested site. Local voters rejected a casino referendum in 2018, and subsequent legal battles over whether a second vote could be held have kept that license tied up in litigation. As of mid-2026, no casino has opened in Pope County. Jefferson County, by contrast, embraced the opportunity. The Quapaw Nation submitted a license application and ultimately received approval to develop what became Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, making it the first purpose-built casino resort constructed under the 2018 amendment.
The Arkansas Racing Commission oversees casino licensing and regulation in the state, operating alongside the Arkansas Lottery Commission on broader gaming policy. The legal framework created by Issue 4 limits commercial casino licenses to the four designated locations and requires ongoing compliance reviews, background checks on all key gaming personnel, and regular financial audits. This relatively contained structure means Arkansas has three operating casinos — Southland, Saracen, and Oaklawn — compared to neighboring states with far more extensive gaming markets.
Southland Casino Racing sits just across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee, at 1550 N Ingram Blvd in West Memphis, making it one of the most accessible casinos in the mid-South region. The property draws heavily from the Memphis metro area, and its location near Interstate 40 means it sees steady traffic from travelers and day-trippers alike.
Southland began as a greyhound racing facility but transitioned away from live dog racing as that industry declined nationally. Today, the casino floor is the main draw, featuring thousands of slot machines, electronic table games, and live table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker. The property has undergone significant renovations since the 2018 amendment took effect, adding hotel accommodations, multiple dining venues, and entertainment spaces.
Sports betting launched at Southland through a partnership with a licensed sportsbook operator. Guests can place wagers at kiosks and a dedicated sportsbook lounge on site. A companion mobile app tied to the Southland license allows registered Arkansas users to bet from anywhere in the state. For questions or reservations, the property can be reached at +1-870-735-3670.
Saracen Casino Resort at 1 Saracen Resort Dr in Pine Bluff is the most ambitious gaming development Arkansas has seen. Managed by the Quapaw Nation — an Oklahoma-based tribal nation with deep historical ties to the region — Saracen opened its initial casino floor in late 2020 before completing the full resort in 2021. The project represented a substantial investment in Jefferson County, an area that had experienced significant economic decline, and local officials cited job creation and tax revenue as primary motivations for supporting the license application.
The resort encompasses a large casino floor with hundreds of slot machines, a full range of live table games, a hotel tower, multiple restaurants ranging from casual dining to upscale options, a spa, and convention and event space. The design draws on Quapaw cultural heritage, with architectural details and decor that reflect the nation’s history and artistry.
Saracen launched its own branded sportsbook, BetSaracen, powered by technology from a licensed sports wagering provider. The BetSaracen mobile app is available to Arkansas residents and allows in-state wagering on professional and college sports. The on-site sportsbook lounge offers comfortable seating and multiple screens for watching live events. Saracen’s loyalty program, Saracen Rewards, is integrated across all resort amenities, allowing guests to accumulate points through gaming, hotel stays, dining, and spa visits. Contact the resort at +1-870-850-3100.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort at 2705 Central Avenue in Hot Springs is Arkansas’s oldest and most storied gaming venue. Thoroughbred horse racing has been conducted at Oaklawn since 1904, and the track hosts a prestigious racing season each year from January through May that draws prominent horses, trainers, and owners from across the country. The Arkansas Derby, held annually at Oaklawn, is a Grade 1 race on the road to the Kentucky Derby and gives the property national recognition far beyond its regional casino business.
Following the passage of Issue 4, Oaklawn added a full casino operation to its existing racing and hotel infrastructure. The casino floor offers a wide selection of slot machines and live table games, and the property opened a new hotel tower to accommodate demand from racing season and casino visitors alike. Dining options on site range from quick-service spots to sit-down restaurants with views of the track.
Oaklawn’s players club, Oaklawn Rewards, lets members earn points through both gaming activity and racetrack wagering, creating a unified loyalty experience that reflects the property’s dual identity as both a casino and a premiere racing venue. The property is reachable at +1-800-625-5296.
All three Arkansas casinos operate tiered loyalty programs that reward frequent visitors with free play credits, dining discounts, hotel rate reductions, and access to exclusive events and promotions.
At Saracen, the Saracen Rewards program tiers guests based on points earned per month and per year. Higher tiers unlock priority check-in, dedicated host services, and invitations to high-limit gaming events. At Southland, the casino’s loyalty program integrates with the sportsbook partner’s rewards structure, giving regular sports bettors and casino guests combined earning potential. Oaklawn Rewards stands out for its integration of horse racing wagers alongside casino play — a feature unique in the state given Oaklawn’s racing heritage.
Signing up for any players club is free and can typically be done at a dedicated enrollment desk on the casino floor. Guests are issued a physical card and, increasingly, a digital card accessible through a mobile app. All programs are subject to terms and conditions that govern expiration of points and redemption limits, so it is worth reviewing those details at enrollment.
Arkansas casino gaming is governed by the Arkansas Racing Commission, which issues and renews casino licenses, sets operational standards, and enforces state gaming regulations. The Commission’s authority derives directly from Issue 4 and the implementing legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2019.
Each licensed casino in Arkansas is required to maintain responsible gaming programs. These include self-exclusion options, which allow individuals to voluntarily ban themselves from casino properties statewide, as well as posted limits on gaming machine minimum and maximum bets and required signage with problem gambling helpline information.
The Arkansas problem gambling helpline, 1-800-522-4700, connects callers with trained counselors and local treatment referrals at no cost. All three Arkansas casinos display this number prominently on the casino floor and in player-facing communications. Guests who believe they or someone they know may have a gambling problem are encouraged to call.
Online casino gaming — slots, table games, and poker played for real money over the internet — is not currently authorized in Arkansas. The 2018 amendment addressed physical casino locations only, and the legislature has not passed any measure to extend gaming licenses to online-only platforms. Mobile sports betting, tied to a physical casino license, is the extent of internet-based wagering currently permitted in the state.
With three established properties serving different regions of the state, Arkansas’s casino landscape offers a range of experiences — from the thoroughbred heritage of Oaklawn to the full-scale resort amenities of Saracen to the urban convenience of Southland just outside Memphis. The state’s regulatory structure keeps expansion tightly controlled, which means the properties that exist are likely to remain the defining options for Arkansas casino visitors for the foreseeable future.