{"id":20842,"date":"2024-04-26T13:20:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instantcasinos.com\/?p=20842"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:20:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:20:31","slug":"arkansas-casino-looking-to-expand-gaming-portfolio-with-online-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instantcasinos.com\/blog\/arkansas-casino-looking-to-expand-gaming-portfolio-with-online-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas Casino Looking To Expand Gaming Portfolio With Online Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Executives at an Arkansas casino have stated their desires to expand gaming options to online platforms, sending an official request to state gaming regulators this week.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chief marketing officer at Saracen Casino Resort, Carlton Saffa, has sent a letter to the Arkansas Racing Commission in the hopes the state will update their gaming laws.<\/p>\n

There is currently just three in-person casinos located in Arkansas including Saracen Casino Resort, with Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis and Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs completing the list.<\/p>\n

Arkansas allows online poker to be played within the state, but none of the three casinos currently offer that gaming option to customers.<\/p>\n

The letter sent by Saffa requests that the commission amends the current ‘Rule 5’ law, that would bring additional online games to Arkansas users. The letter read:<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, amending Rule 5 [to add additional games] would provide a legitimate alternative to those already imposing their products onto Arkansas consumers, without regard for your standards of operation and without regard to your rules regarding minors placing bets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arkansas casinos allow for online sports betting, but customers are restricted to what they can play and games such as slots, blackjack and craps can only be played at in-person locations.<\/p>\n

States Where US Online Casinos Are Currently Available<\/h3>\n

See below for a full list of states where US online casinos are currently available.<\/p>\n