Arkansas Sports Betting

Is Sports Betting Legal In Arkansas?

Yes, sports betting in Arkansas is legal both through regulated and licensed sports betting outlets. The licensed Arkansas sportsbooks have been legal for over 10 years being that they are backed by international regulators that allow them to run in the U.S. without any restrictions at all.

As for the regulated sports betting market in Arkansas, voters in 2018 had to option to vote for sports betting on the ballot with land-based in 2019 and online sports betting in 2022. Both forms of the regulated market have grown since.

How To Bet On Sports In Arkansas

There are two ways that you can bet on sports in Arkansas with both online and in person betting. To bet on sports in person, it is as easy as making your way to one of the retail sportsbooks in the state, finding the odds you want to bet on, and letting the cashier know what you are betting on before they print your ticket.

To bet on sports online, you’ll need to first choose which sportsbooks you want to sign up for. Once you’ve signed up for an Arkansas sportsbook, you’ll need to make a deposit with one of their accepted methods. You’ll then choose the sign up bonus that the sportsbook offers to add extra funds to your account. You’ll then log in and find the odds that you want to bet on and place your bets.

Where To Bet On Sports In Person In Arkansas

There are a total of three retail sportsbooks that are located within Arkansas and all of them are connected to casinos. They are located in West Memphis, Pine Bluff, and Hot Springs.

• Betly Sportsbook Bar & Grill: 1550 N. Ingram Blvd. West Memphis, AR 72301
• Oaklawn Casino Sportsbook: 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
• Saracen Casino Sportsbook: 1 Saracen Resort Dr, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

List Of All Online Arkansas Sportsbooks

Similarly to the land-based Arkansas sports betting options, there are only three regulated online sportsbooks that operate in the state. However, there are five more online sportsbooks in the licensed market which brings the total to 8 online sportsbooks in Arkansas.

• Bovada Sportsbook (licensed)
• BetOnline Sportsbook (licensed)
• MyBookie Sportsbook (licensed)
• XBet Sportsbook (licensed)
• SportsBetting.ag Sportsbook (licensed)
• Betly Sportsbook (regulated)
• Bet Saracen Sportsbook (regulated)
• Oaklawn Sportsbook (regulated)

Arkansas Sports Betting Bonuses

• Bovada: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• Bovada: 75% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $750
• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• Betly: $100 First Bet Insurance
• Bet Saracen: No New User Bonuses
• Oaklawn Sportsbook: $150 Sign Up Bonus

Sports To Bet On In Arkansas

Although there are no professional sports teams in Arkansas, Arkansas residents are very big on their college sports and they are home to some of the top. That includes two division I programs in the University of Arkansas Razorbacks of the SEC and the Arkansas State Red Wolves from the Sun Belt conference.

You are not only limited to betting on Arkansas based teams. You can also bet on sports from around the world both big in the US and international.

FAQs

How Old Do I Need To Be To Bet On Sports In Arkansas?

To bet on sports in Arkansas, you’ll need to be at least 21 years of age. That goes for both online sports betting and anytime you want to bet in person as well. If you are not 21, you will not be permitted to place any bets and can face consequences for betting while underage.

What Can’t I Bet On In Arkansas?

Through the regulated sportsbooks in Arkansas, you have some restrictions on what you can and cannot bet on. Most notably, you will not be able to place any bets on any esports events or political races, or political topics at all.
You can bet on both esports and politics in Arkansas if you are using one of the licensed online Arkansas sportsbooks only.

Can I Use DraftKings In Arkansas?

While Arkansas does have a regulated sports betting market of its own in the state, DraftKings does not hold a license to operate in Arkansas. That said, you will not be able to use them at all if you are in the state.

Is Bovada Legal In Arkansas?

Yes, Bovada is one of the legal Arkansas sportsbooks that you can use. They fall under the licensed category and have been accepting players from the Land of Opportunity for well over 10 years. There is no hesitation at all when using them and no one has ever gotten in trouble for using them.