Sports betting in Arkansas: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Arkansas has 2 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings and FanDuel) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 2 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Arkansas Racing Commission
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Arkansas law say about sports betting?
Arkansas's casino-tied mobile sports betting launched in early March 2022 under the Racing Commission's rules; an online sportsbook must be tied to one of the state's licensed casinos. Source: Covers, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Arkansas Racing Commission, within the Department of Finance and Administration, regulates casino gaming through its Casino Gaming Section; the commission defines casino gaming to include accepting wagers on sporting events. Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Racing Commission Casino Gaming Section, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. Under the Arkansas Racing Commission's casino gaming rules, only people 21 or older may register for a sports wagering account, and identity verification of name, address and age must be completed before a wager can be placed. Source: Arkansas Racing Commission, Casino Gaming Rules (PDF), checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. Arkansas sports betting is casino-tied: Saracen (Pine Bluff), Oaklawn (Hot Springs) and Southland (West Memphis) were authorized for online betting, each with up to two branded apps, and casinos must get the majority of net wagering revenue. Source: Covers, checked October 6, 2026.
- Law and what is pending. The Racing Commission's casino gaming page lists a net casino gaming receipts tax of 13 percent on the first $150 million and 20 percent on receipts above that; casino gaming includes accepting wagers on sporting events. Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Racing Commission Casino Gaming Section, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Arkansas?
2 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Arkansas; BetMGM, Fanatics, BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet do not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | Arkansas since 2026-03-20, Missouri since 2025-12-01. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | Arkansas since 2026-03-20, Missouri since 2025-12-01. |
| BetMGM | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Fanatics | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Arkansas?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Arkansas, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in Arkansas; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Arkansas?
The catalog lists 6 sign-up offers that apply in Arkansas.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Arkansas?
With 2 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 15 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 1 between sportsbooks, 8 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
Choose Arkansas in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Arkansas?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.