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Arkansas sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Arkansas?


Yes, sports betting in Arkansas is legal.

Sports betting in Arkansas

Sports betting was passed in the state by a voter referendum back in November 2018 when more than 54 percent of the vote approving Issue 4 on the ballot. Not only did it in include sports betting, but it also approved casino-style gambling at four locations around the Natural State.

The state legislature passed the bill and the governor passed it into law. On July 4, 2019 at 3:06 a.m., single-game sports wagering officially kicked off.