Wayne Smith
Who’s the Boss? We Are (Editorial)
Citizens who spoke up about the often-delayed I-30 widening project appear to have gotten results. read more >
I-30 Expansion Project Eyes December Finish After Delays, Complaints From Businesses
Work on the project in Saline County has picked up significantly since ARDOT said it was considering holding contractor Johnson Bros. in default of contract. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Broyles Award Ceremony to Move to Oaklawn
Leaders of the Broyles Foundation say they will move its annual Frank Broyles Award ceremony to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs starting w read more >
by Lance Turner -
Mobile Betting Taking Off in Arkansas
Though still in its infancy, the future of mobile sports betting in Arkansas looks promising as more casinos gain approval and launch apps. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Wayne Smith Marks 5 Years as Oaklawn’s General Manager
Smith is the sixth general manager in Oaklawn’s 115-year history. He has worked for Empire City Racing & Gaming in New York and Penn Gaming in Illinois. read more >
Oaklawn Expands Agreement With Sportsbook Provider for Mobile Wagers
The betting platform developed by Kambi Group PLC will launch under the brand "Oaklawn Sports." read more >
Mobile Sports Bets May Be Just a Tap Away
The state has three glittering gambling halls and a fourth on the drawing board, but Arkansas sports bettors could soon have a mini-casino in their pockets: their cellphones. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Racetracks Take Opposite Turns
Greyhounds will stop running at Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis. In contrast, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs is running an expanded horse meet that began in December with a near-record 66 race days scheduled. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Oaklawn Marks Grand Opening of $100M Expansion
A global pandemic delayed but couldn’t stop the $100 million expansion of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs. read more >
Oaklawn to Reopen Casino Monday Morning
Oaklawn announced Wednesday that it plans to reopen its casino at 9 a.m. Monday. read more >
Oaklawn Becomes First to Offer Sports Wagering
Oaklawn became the first place in Arkansas to offer sports wagering Monday, when it opened ts newly remodeled Race & Sports Book in the north end of the casino. read more >
Oaklawn Announces Name Change Ahead of Full Casino License
Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announces that it will now be known as Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. read more >
Oaklawn, Southland Plan Soaring Hotels, Bigger Gaming Areas
Both Oaklawn and Southland have nine-figure plans for new casino space and soaring hotels, but they’re taking opposite approaches. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Bet on the Hogs? Soon, Sports Gambling Will Be Legal in Arkansas
Sports wagering is coming to Arkansas although its final form and true impact remain unknown. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Wayne Smith Says Balance the Key to Keeping Oaklawn On Track
Wayne Smith was named general manager in March, becoming Oaklawn’s sixth general manager. read more >
Oaklawn Names Wayne Smith As General Manager
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming announces that Wayne Smith will be its sixth general manager, as longtime leader Eric Jackson steps down. read more >
Wayne Smith Starts as New Oaklawn Assistant GM (Movers & Shakers)
Wayne Smith has been hired as assistant general manager of Oaklawn Racing & Gaming in Hot Springs. read more >
Oaklawn Names Wayne Smith to Management Position
Oaklawn President Charles Cella announced today the addition of Wayne Smith as assistant general manager, a position designed to better the gaming and racing facility for the future read more >
Texarkana Directors Feel Misled on Land Deals Made by City Manager
In the wake of a state audit, a criminal probe, a whistleblower lawsuit and an investigation by private citizens, the former mayor of Texarkana has concluded that he and other city directors were rooked. read more >
by Sean Beherec -
Liens, Looming Audit Put Texarkana Business Park Under More Scrutiny
Since Texarkana rehired its controversial city manager, the financial problems dogging Harold Boldt’s economic development projects have only deepened. read more >
by Luke Jones -
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