U.S. Casino Directory - Arkansas

Cherokee Nation Bingo Outpost
US 412 And Highway 59
West Siloam Springs, Arkansas
72761
United States

Spinzz Casino
4 Forest Park Dr, Holiday Island, AR
Phone: 479-253-2044

Oaklawn Park
Oaklawn Park is a one mile horse track in Hot Springs, Arkansas that features thoroughbred racing and is open daily 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., sun 6:00p.m., closed tues. The property has one restaurant. The website is www.oaklawn.com

Address
2705 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901-7515
United States

Telephones
(501) 623-4088 FAX
(501) 623-4411 General Information
(800) 625-5296 Toll Free
(800) OAKLAWN Toll Free Acronym

Track Info
Oakland Park - Main Track
Track Shape: Oval
Track Length: 1 mile
Homestretch Length: 1,155 feet
Clubhouse Seating Cost: $2.00
Grandstand Seating Cost: $2.00
Take Out Rate: Win, place, and show: 17%, All exotic wagering: 21
Racing Types: Thoroughbred
Wager Types:
Daily Double, $2.00 minimum bet
Exacta, $1.00 minimum bet
Pick 3, $1.00 minimum bet
Pick 6, $2.00 minimum bet
Trifecta, $1.00 minimum bet


Gaming Activity
Daily Double, on 1st, 2nd and last two races- $2.00 minimum bet
Exacta, on all races- $1.00 minimum bet
Pick 3, on races 6 through 8- $1.00 minimum bet
Pick 6, on races 3 through 8- $2.00 minimum bet
Race Book- 2,000 seats
Trifecta, on all races- $1.00 minimum bet

Restaurant
Concession Stands (American)

Features
Entrance Fee (Grandstand and Clubhouse Admission: $2)
Horse Track
Live Racing Schedule (Jan 24 - April 12)
Major Race Dates ($125,000 Razorback Handicap, March 14; $125,000 Rebel Handicap, March 21; $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap, April 4; $250,000 Fantasy Stakes, April 5; $500,000 Apple Blossom Handicap, April 10: $500,000 Arkansas Derby, April 11)
Nearby Airport (Little Rock National)
Takeout Information (17%: Win, place, and show; 21%: Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 6)
Thoroughbred Racing
Track Abbreviation (OP)
Track Opened (February 24, 1905)


Southland Greyhound Park
Southland Greyhound Park is a dog track in West Memphis, Arkansas that features greyhound racing and is open daily 11:30am - 1:00am. The property has one restaurant. The website is www.southlandgreyhound.com

Address
1550 North Ingram Boulevard
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301-2234
United States

Mailing Address
PO Box 2088
West Memphis, Arkansas 72303-2088
United States

Telephones
(870) 732-8335 FAX
(870) 735-3670 General Information
(800) 467-6182 Toll Free

Track Info
Southland - Main Track
Racing Types: Greyhound

Restaurant
Finish Line Restaurant (American)

Features
Greyhound Track
Hours of Operation (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 7:00am to 12:00am; Wednesday 7:00am to 1:00am; Sunday 12:00pm to 6:45pm.)
Live Racing Schedule (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 1:00pm; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 7:30pm)
Other (during dark performances 2.5%; revenue on wagering simulcast races is split 50/50 after)
Other (expenses.)
Other (Horse simulcasts 1.5%, Greyhound simulcasts during live 4.375%, Greyhound simulcasts)
Purse % (4.375)

 


The History of Gambling - Casinos in Arkansas

Arkansas Gambling Proposal Rejected
2 August 2005

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – As reported by the Arkansas News Bureau: "A state legislator's ballot proposal to legalize gambling was shot down Monday by Attorney General Mike Beebe because of a typographical error in the measure's title.

"It was the third rejection this year for Rep. Charles Ormond, D-Morrilton. An incomplete sentence in the popular name of the proposal led to Beebe's refusal of this measure.

"…Ormond's proposal would amend the state constitution to create a state-owned company regulating gambling, charitable bingo and a state lottery. His measure was not selected by the Legislature for referral to the voters next year…"


Arkansas Communities to Vote on Gambling
16 March 2005

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – As reported by the Arkansas Times Record: "Two communities in Arkansas would be allowed to vote on whether to expand gambling at horse and dog tracks under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House.

"The only question is whether Gov. Mike Huckabee, an opponent of gambling, will veto the measure, sign it into law, or if he will allow it to become law without his signature.

" … 'When we say we want people to have local autonomy, I think we should mean that and respect that,' said Rep. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, in support of Senate Bill 999.

"Sponsored by Sen. Bob Johnson, D-Bigelow, the bill narrowly passed the Senate last week and was adopted by the House on a 57-38 vote.

"Under SB 999, local elections can be held on whether Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis can operate electronic games. Either the city or county where the facility is located can hold the election under the provisions of the bill.

"Rep. Phillip Jackson, R-Berryville, who presented the bill to the committee, said the measure would not allow games of pure chance, such as slot machines, but only games where some skill and study is involved…"