Happier than a pig in mud!
Residents of Arkansas were feeling this saying after they approved legalized sports betting in 2018. Lawmakers allowed voters to decide if they wanted sports betting to become legal. Arkansas approved the constitutional amendment to allow sports betting in their casinos. In early 2022, online sports betting was launched and became active.
Arkansas is one of the least populous states to have mobile betting. Little Rock is the biggest city with around 200,000 people. The state has zero professional sports teams. Their Division 1 teams are Arkansas, Arkansas State, Central Arkansas, Arkansas Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
Without any professional teams to root for, The Natural State puts all their energy behind their collegiate teams. This makes Arkansas one of the best atmospheres for any game played in the state.
Yes, gambling is legal in Arkansas. In 2018, sports betting was allowed inside the state’s casino locations after voters approved Amendment 100. Mobile sports betting was launched in 2022 after Arkansas Racing Commission adopted new rules to put this in place.
Arkansas opened their first brick and mortar casinos in 2018. Four locations were licensed with three becoming operational that year. In person betting was the only option until up to eight mobile operators were approved. Right now, no major mobile apps are in Arkansas. However, online casinos are allowed in the state as well.