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Carlton Saffa, chief market officer for Saracen Casino, center, is flanked by attorneys for Southland and Oaklawn casinos as he speaks to a state legislative committee reviewing rules for mobile sports betting. 
Legal / Media & Marketing / Tourism

Update: Mobile Sports Betting Advances After Profit-Sharing Rule Approved

A final vote in the full committee is expected next week. read more >
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Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

Arkansas Racing Commission Approves Licenses for Oaklawn, Southland

The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved full casino licenses for a Hot Springs horse-racing track and a greyhound track in western Arkansas. read more >
Government & Politics / Tourism

Oaklawn, Southland Casino Licenses to Be Considered Saturday

Two Arkansas race tracks could be one step closer to being officially licensed for casino gambling at an upcoming state racing commission meeting. read more >
Aerial view of the $100 million expansion Oaklawn plans to begin after the 2019 racing season. Rendering by HBG Design of Memphis.
Construction

Oaklawn Plans $100M Expansion, High-Rise Hotel, More Casino Space

Less than two weeks after voters approved casino gambling in Arkansas, Oaklawn Racing and Gaming on Monday announced a $100 million expansion that will include a 200-room high-rise hotel, a 14,000-SF event center and 28,000 SF of new gaming space. read more >
Some of the world’s best Thoroughbreds have raced at Oaklawn, including Smarty Jones, the 2004 winner of both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
Construction / Tourism

Hot Springs Planning Commission Approves Expansion at Oaklawn

City planners in Hot Springs have approved a major expansion for the casino area at Oaklawn Park. read more >
Media & Marketing / Tourism

Oaklawn Promotes David Longinotti to Racing Director

Oaklawn is promoting its assistant general manager to racing director. The Hot Springs thoroughbred track announced the promotion on Thursday, naming David Longinotti to the position. read more >
Some of the world’s best Thoroughbreds have raced at Oaklawn, including Smarty Jones, the 2004 winner of both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
Tourism

Panel Approves 57 Racing Days in 2014 for Oaklawn

The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved 57 live racing days at Oaklawn for 2014, one more day than the current meet. read more >
Tourism

Nearly 34K Fans Attend Oaklawn’s Rebel Stakes

Oaklawn Park says sunny skies and a major stakes race made for a good day for the track at last weekend's Rebel Stakes. read more >