Online casinos in Arkansas aren't legal: no law authorizes them, and the 2025 bill that would have licensed them, SB 524, died when the session ended. Online sports betting is a different story, running through the state's three licensed casinos. This guide explains what Arkansas allows, what offshore sites mean for your money, and where to get help.
Published terms (casino terms): Silver Oak advertises a 100% match on each of its first ten deposits (up to $10,000 in total) with codes SILVEROAK1–10. Eligible games: Slots, keno, scratch cards (table games at 60x; many games excluded).
Who runs it: Primrose Media Limited, licensed in Anjouan (its terms). Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30. Wagering 30x on the offer page; 40x in the terms. Max cashout: None stated. Withdrawal cap From $2,500 / week. Terms source: casino terms. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Published terms (reported): Third-party reviews report a 200% match with code WELCOME200; the casino site could not be checked directly. Eligible games: Slots (reported).
Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus (reported). Max cashout: $1,000 (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Published terms (reported): Third-party reviews disagree on the package (200% up to $4,000, or 250% up to $2,500 + 35 spins); the casino site could not be checked directly. Eligible games: Slots and specialty games (reported).
Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Third parties report it does not accept Ohio players.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus on slots (reported). Max cashout: 10x deposit (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Read before you play: These casinos are offshore operators. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, and state consumer protections do not apply. Check the law in your state before you play. Terms marked “reported” come from third-party reviews because the casino’s own terms could not be checked; the terms shown at sign-up apply. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET.
Are online casinos legal in Arkansas?
No. Arkansas has no law that authorizes online casinos, and no state agency licenses real-money casino games on the internet, according to a third-party legal tracker. Lawmakers had a chance to change that in 2025 and didn't.
Arkansas isn't among the seven states that license online casinos: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our list of states with legal online casinos shows where things stand nationally, and the states hub lets you compare Arkansas with its neighbors.
No statute or regulator statement on offshore casinos is recorded for Arkansas in our sources, so this page doesn't quote one. The Arkansas gambling laws page covers the state's rules in more depth.
This page reports what Arkansas law and its regulator say, as recorded on October 28, 2026. It isn't legal advice, it doesn't say offshore play is lawful in Arkansas, and it doesn't say anyone will be prosecuted.
SB 524: the Arkansas online casino bill that died in 2025
The clearest recent signal from Little Rock is a bill that failed. SB 524 (opens in a new tab), filed in the 2025 regular session, would have created an Interactive Gaming Act to license online casino play. It also would have made running unlicensed online casino or sports betting a Class D felony.
As summarized by legislative trackers, SB 524 would have amended Arkansas Code § 5-66-103, the gambling house provision, and added a new § 23-117-207 creating the unlicensed interactive gaming felony. A third-party tracker also describes it as the vehicle for a 2025 sweepstakes ban proposal. None of that became law: the bill was marked dead when the session adjourned sine die on May 5, 2025, and no 2026 follow-up is recorded.
What SB 524 proposed and what happened
Proposal in SB 524
Status
Interactive Gaming Act licensing online casinos
Not enacted
Class D felony for unlicensed online casino or sports betting
Not enacted
Amend Ark. Code § 5-66-103 (gambling house)
Not enacted
New Ark. Code § 23-117-207 (unlicensed interactive gaming)
Not enacted
Overall status
Dead at sine die, May 5, 2025; no 2026 follow-up recorded
Because the bill died, the proposed felony doesn't exist. Arkansas still has no specific online casino offense recorded in our sources, and also no license an online casino could hold.
Who regulates gambling in Arkansas
The Arkansas Racing Commission, part of the Department of Finance and Administration, regulates the state's casinos. Its rulebook is published as the Arkansas casino gaming rules (opens in a new tab), and it governs retail casino gaming and sports wagering at the licensed venues. States that license online casinos have their own boards; Arkansas doesn't.
No Arkansas regulator oversees online casino games, because the state licenses none. If a dispute comes up with an internet casino, there's no Arkansas office whose job is to resolve it.
Gambling in Arkansas at a glance (as recorded October 28, 2026)
Activity
Status
Source type
Online casinos
Not legal; no license exists
Third-party tracker
Retail casinos
3 licensed: Oaklawn, Southland, Saracen
Third-party tracker
Sports betting
Legal, retail and online via licensed casinos
Third-party tracker
Sweepstakes casinos
No targeted statute; 2025 proposal died
Third-party tracker
State lottery
Not recorded in our sources
Check current guidance
Daily fantasy sports
Not recorded in our sources
Check current guidance
Minimum ages
Not recorded in our sources
Check current guidance
Oaklawn, Southland and Saracen: Arkansas's licensed casinos
Arkansas has three licensed casinos, as reported: Oaklawn, Southland and Saracen. These are the only casino venues the state regulates, and they're also the gateway for its legal sports betting.
That's a narrow, controlled model. Rather than licensing a crowd of online operators, Arkansas ties gambling to a small number of physical licensees. Online casino play would need a new law, which is exactly what SB 524 tried and failed to provide.
Tribal casinos aren't recorded for Arkansas in our sources. Nationally, tribal gaming runs under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and tribal-state compacts, which require federal approval and a state agreement.
Arkansas sports betting: online through the licensed casinos
Sports betting is legal in Arkansas, both in person and online, through the licensed casinos. A third-party tracker reports that online wagering became possible in 2022 after a Racing Commission rule change, and that FanDuel and DraftKings launched in early 2026 through partnerships with Oaklawn and Southland.
Those two dates describe different steps: the rule allowing online bets came first, and the big national brands arrived years later. Treat both as reported. The 2018 Murphy v. NCAA ruling is what opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. Arkansas used that freedom, but it hasn't done the same for casino games.
The practical point for Arkansans: there's a regulated way to bet on sports, with a state regulator behind it. There's no equivalent for casino games. Our Arkansas sports betting page covers the rules.
Sweepstakes casinos in Arkansas while neighbors ban them
No Arkansas law specifically targets sweepstakes casinos, as reported by a third-party tracker. SB 524's sweepstakes provisions died along with the rest of the bill.
The states around Arkansas have gone the other way. Louisiana's Act 182 took effect on August 1, 2026, Tennessee's ban on May 22, 2026, and Oklahoma's SB 1589 on November 1, 2026. Read online casinos in Louisiana, Tennessee and Oklahoma for those laws, and our sweepstakes casino bans tracker for the full list.
Sweepstakes casinos use Gold Coins for play and Sweeps Coins that can be redeemed for prizes. No Arkansas regulator oversees them, so the absence of a ban isn't the same as protection. Our sweepstakes casinos in Arkansas page explains the model and what to check.
Lottery, daily fantasy and gambling ages in Arkansas
Our sources don't record the status of the state lottery, daily fantasy sports or the minimum gambling ages for Arkansas. Rather than fill those gaps with guesses, we point you to the official sources and to our national gambling age by state guide.
Offshore casinos set their own ages. Silver Oak's terms require players to be 21, or older where local law sets a higher age, and third-party reviews list Planet 7 as 21+. The offers on this site are for players 21 and over (18+ only where allowed).
Federal law and online casinos Arkansas players see
Federal gambling statutes mostly target businesses. The Wire Act covers those in the betting business who use wires for interstate wagers, and the First Circuit held in 2021 that it applies to sports betting. The Illegal Gambling Business Act makes it a federal crime to run a gambling business of five or more people that breaks state law.
UIGEA (2006) bars gambling businesses from knowingly accepting cards, transfers or checks for internet gambling that's unlawful where the bet is placed. It doesn't make placing a bet a federal crime for the player. Our UIGEA guide has the details.
For players, Arkansas law is what counts, and it authorizes no online casinos. The offshore casinos legality explainer covers how state and federal law interact.
Players in Little Rock, Fayetteville and Fort Smith
Arkansas's largest cities are Little Rock (about 206,427 people), Fayetteville (106,623) and Fort Smith (90,855), based on Census Bureau estimates for 2025. Fort Smith and Springdale are close in size, so the third spot could change with the next estimate.
The law is the same in all of them. Someone in Little Rock or Fayetteville can bet on sports through a licensed app, but no city can license an online casino. Fort Smith sits on the Oklahoma line, and Oklahoma's SB 1589 banned online casino games and dual-currency sweepstakes from November 1, 2026, so the rules change at the state border.
Offshore casinos also keep restricted-location lists that they rarely publish in full. Third-party reviews report that Royal Ace refuses Ohio players, and Arkansas isn't on that reported list. If any casino refuses your location at sign-up, accept it. Phone users can read mobile casinos in Arkansas for how browser play works.
Real money online casinos in Arkansas: the offshore reality
All real-money online casinos open to Arkansans are offshore. None holds a license from Arkansas or any US state. The partners shown here pay us commission and are listed in an order the site owner sets, not one based on testing.
License, operator and regulator actions for the casinos shown to Arkansas players
Casino
License
Operator
Michigan action
Silver Oak
Anjouan, per its terms; one third-party listing says no license
Primrose Media Limited, per its terms
Cease-and-desist, April 9, 2025
Planet 7
None on its site; third parties say Costa Rica or no license
BTK Ltd or Ace Revenue Group, depending on the reviewer
Cease-and-desist, April 9, 2025
Royal Ace
None on its site; third parties say Costa Rica or no license
Emoney Processing, Primrose Media or Ace Revenue Group, per different reviewers
Offshore play means no state regulator to hear a complaint, no state-backed protection of your balance, and terms the casino can rewrite. Our real money online casinos Arkansas page compares sites, including what each one publishes about caps and fees.
Deposits, Bitcoin and withdrawal caps for Arkansas players
Expect card trouble. Gambling transactions use merchant category code 7995, and many US banks block it or treat it as a cash advance, according to payment-industry sources; see our card declines explainer. Crypto avoids that problem but brings another: crypto payments generally can't be reversed.
All three casinos share a $2,500 weekly cap, as published or reported. Silver Oak's figures come from its own banking page and terms; Planet 7 and Royal Ace figures come from third-party reviews, which disagree in places.
Withdrawal terms for the casinos shown to Arkansas players
Casino
Minimum
Cap
Time
Source type
Silver Oak (Bitcoin)
$50
$2,500 a week; monthly $5,000 or $10,000 depending on balance
Review 7–10 business days, then payment 7–10 days
Casino's site
Planet 7
$50 (LCB) or $100 (Blockonomi)
$2,500 a week (LCB); AskGamblers shows €2,500 a day
5–7 days pending, then 7–9 days (AskGamblers); over a month (LCB)
Third-party
Royal Ace
$20
$2,500 a week; $5,000 a month
7–10 days pending, then 10–14 days (AskGamblers); a month or more (LCB)
Verify early. Silver Oak's terms ask for government photo ID, a selfie with that ID, front and back images of cards used in the last three months, and a utility bill under three months old.
Wager your deposit at least once, or expect Silver Oak's 8% fee on the withdrawal.
Clear or forfeit any bonus; pending wagering usually blocks a cashout.
Plan around the cap: a $7,500 balance at $2,500 a week takes three weekly requests.
Save every email and chat transcript in case a payment stalls.
Arkansas online casino bonuses: caps, wagering and math
The bonus terms at these three casinos differ more than their headlines suggest. Silver Oak's own pages conflict: its offer page says 30x wagering and no max withdrawal, while its terms say 40x on slots and 60x on table games and video poker. Its site promotes a $10,000 package of ten 100% matches, which differs from the offer via our link.
Planet 7's welcome bonus is reported by LCB as a 200% match with 30x wagering on deposit plus bonus, slots only, and a $1,000 max cashout. On a hypothetical $50 deposit, that's $150 in play and $150 × 30 = $4,500 wagered. At a 4% house edge, the expected cost is $4,500 × 4% = $180, more than the $100 bonus, and any win above $1,000 from bonus play would be cut back.
Royal Ace's terms are reported two ways: 200% up to $4,000 with 30x on slots and a max cashout of 10 times the deposit (LCB), or 250% up to $2,500 with 35 extra spins (casino.guru). Under the 10x rule, a $50 deposit caps bonus winnings at $500. See Arkansas online casino bonuses, no deposit casino bonuses in Arkansas and our max cashout rules guide.
All three are reported to run RealTime Gaming slots, and bonuses are built around slots. Table games are often excluded or weighted lower. Our online slots in Arkansas page explains RTP and the dollar cost of a session.
Gambling taxes for Arkansas residents
Gambling winnings are federal taxable income, offshore wins included. The IRS W-2G instructions (opens in a new tab) set a $2,000 reporting threshold for slot, bingo and keno wins paid in 2026, and 24% regular withholding applies to some other winnings over $5,000, though not to slots.
Offshore casinos may not send a W-2G, and the winnings are reportable either way, so keeping your own records is essential. From the 2026 tax year, the 2025 tax law is reported to cap the loss deduction at 90% of losses, and only up to winnings; check IRS guidance. Arkansas state tax treatment isn't covered in our sources. A simple log of deposits, withdrawals and results is enough to back up your figures.
Problem gambling help for Arkansans
An Arkansas-specific helpline isn't recorded in our sources, so start with the national line. The National Problem Gambling Helpline, run by NCPG, is 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), free and confidential, by call or text, with chat through NCPG's help and treatment page (opens in a new tab).
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET to talk to someone and get local referrals.
Find a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, in person or online.
Block gambling sites with software such as Gamban or BetBlocker.
Set deposit limits, or ask the casino to close or self-exclude your account.
Offshore online casinos Arkansas players can compare
These partners are offshore casinos licensed by no US state, and Arkansas law authorizes no online casinos. Check the law where you live, treat deposits as the cost of entertainment, and expect losses over time because of the house edge. We earn commission from these links, and the order is commercial.
Silver Oak Casino: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Its offer page says 30x and no max withdrawal, its terms say 40x on slots and 60x on table games, and deposits start at $30. Michigan named it on April 9, 2025. Read the Silver Oak review.
Planet 7 Casino: $2,750 Welcome Bonus + 45 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report 30x wagering on deposit plus bonus, a $1,000 max cashout and a $30 card minimum. Michigan named it on April 9, 2025. See the Planet 7 review.
Royal Ace Casino: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 35 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report 30x on slots and 60x on blackjack and video poker, with a max cashout of 10 times the deposit; sources disagree on the match size. It appears in none of Michigan's three releases. More in the Royal Ace review.
Free spins and match bonuses are for slots; table games are often excluded or weighted lower. The terms shown at sign-up apply, and bonus codes change.
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These casinos are offshore and licensed by no US state, and Arkansas law authorizes no online casinos. Read the law sections before you sign up. 21+, terms apply.
Silver Oak Casino#4 on our listBonus on 10 deposits
Published terms (casino terms): Silver Oak advertises a 100% match on each of its first ten deposits (up to $10,000 in total) with codes SILVEROAK1–10. Eligible games: Slots, keno, scratch cards (table games at 60x; many games excluded).
Who runs it: Primrose Media Limited, licensed in Anjouan (its terms). Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30. Wagering 30x on the offer page; 40x in the terms. Max cashout: None stated. Withdrawal cap From $2,500 / week. Terms source: casino terms. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Planet 7 Casino#5 on our listRealTime Gaming slots
Published terms (reported): Third-party reviews report a 200% match with code WELCOME200; the casino site could not be checked directly. Eligible games: Slots (reported).
Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus (reported). Max cashout: $1,000 (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Royal Ace Casino#6 on our listSlots and specialty games
Published terms (reported): Third-party reviews disagree on the package (200% up to $4,000, or 250% up to $2,500 + 35 spins); the casino site could not be checked directly. Eligible games: Slots and specialty games (reported).
Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Third parties report it does not accept Ohio players.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus on slots (reported). Max cashout: 10x deposit (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
These casinos are offshore operators. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, and state consumer protections do not apply. Check the law in your state before you play. Terms marked “reported” come from third-party reviews; the terms shown at sign-up apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Arkansas?
Online sports betting is legal through the state's licensed casinos, but online casinos are not: no Arkansas law authorizes them. SB 524, which would have licensed online casinos in 2025, died when the session ended on May 5, 2025. Offshore casinos still accept Arkansans, but none holds a US state license. Our Arkansas gambling laws page explains the state's rules in more detail.
What was Arkansas SB 524?
SB 524 was a 2025 bill to create an Interactive Gaming Act licensing online casinos in Arkansas. It would also have made running unlicensed online casino or sports betting a Class D felony and reached sweepstakes-style games. The bill died when the legislature adjourned sine die on May 5, 2025, and no 2026 follow-up is recorded. See our states with legal online casinos list for where online casinos are licensed.
Can I bet on sports online in Arkansas?
Yes, online sports betting is legal in Arkansas through the state's licensed casinos. A third-party tracker reports that online betting followed a 2022 Racing Commission rule change, and that FanDuel and DraftKings launched in early 2026 through Oaklawn and Southland. Those apps are regulated, unlike offshore sportsbooks. Our Arkansas sports betting page covers the details.
How many casinos are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has three licensed casinos, as reported: Oaklawn, Southland and Saracen. The Arkansas Racing Commission, part of the Department of Finance and Administration, regulates them under its casino gaming rules. No tribal casinos are recorded for the state in our sources. None of the three offers a licensed online casino. Our real money online casinos Arkansas page explains the online picture.
Can Arkansans play sweepstakes casinos legally?
Arkansas has no law aimed at sweepstakes casinos, as reported, and the 2025 proposal that would have reached them died with SB 524. That isn't the same as regulation: no Arkansas agency oversees them. Neighbors Louisiana, Tennessee and Oklahoma have all passed bans that took effect in 2026. Our sweepstakes casinos in Arkansas guide explains how they work.
What happens if an offshore casino won't pay me in Arkansas?
Your options are limited, because no Arkansas or other US state regulator licenses offshore casinos. Contact support, quote the written terms, and keep every message. If the casino names a license, as Silver Oak does with Anjouan, check whether that body takes complaints. Weekly caps of $2,500 also slow large payouts. Read player protections offshore vs licensed before you deposit.
Are casino winnings taxed in Arkansas?
Yes, gambling winnings are taxable federal income for Arkansans, including wins at offshore casinos. The 2026 W-2G threshold for slot, bingo and keno wins is $2,000, but offshore sites may not send a W-2G, so keep your own records. From tax year 2026, the loss deduction is reported to be capped at 90% of losses, up to winnings; check IRS guidance. See gambling taxes.
Where can Arkansans get help with gambling problems?
Call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), which is free, confidential and also offers online chat. An Arkansas-specific helpline isn't recorded in our sources. Gamblers Anonymous, blocking tools such as Gamban and BetBlocker, and casino deposit limits all help too. In a crisis, call or text 988. Talking to someone early, before losses build, makes the next steps easier.
Is FanDuel or DraftKings online casino available in Arkansas?
No, only their sportsbooks operate in Arkansas, because the state licenses no online casinos. A third-party tracker reports that FanDuel and DraftKings launched sports betting there in early 2026 through partnerships with Oaklawn and Southland, under rules set by the Arkansas Racing Commission. Online casino games can be licensed only in states that allow them, such as Michigan and Pennsylvania, and Arkansas isn't one of them after SB 524 died in 2025. A licensed sports app gives you a state regulator; an offshore casino doesn't. See Arkansas sports betting and our sports betting laws overview.
Can I play online casinos on my phone in Arkansas?
Offshore casinos do open in phone browsers in Little Rock, Fayetteville and Fort Smith, but Arkansas law authorizes no online casinos on any device. Silver Oak's own mobile page lists browser play on iPhone, Android and tablets, with no dedicated app. Third-party reviews describe Planet 7 as instant play in phone browsers and list Royal Ace as instant play and mobile. The licensed sports betting apps in Arkansas are a separate, regulated market. Be wary of casino downloads offered outside the app stores. Read mobile casinos in Arkansas and is there a casino app.
Can I use Bitcoin at online casinos in Arkansas?
The offshore casinos that accept Arkansans take Bitcoin, though that doesn't make the play lawful under Arkansas law, and crypto transfers generally can't be reversed. Silver Oak's banking page lists Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum deposits from $30 with no fee, and Bitcoin withdrawals from $50 to $2,500 with fees of up to $40. Third-party reviews report $5 Lightning Bitcoin deposits at Planet 7 and Royal Ace. If the coin's price falls between deposit and payout, your balance is worth less in dollars. See crypto casinos in Arkansas and our crypto fees guide.
How old do you have to be to gamble online in Arkansas?
Arkansas's minimum gambling ages aren't recorded in our sources, and the state licenses no online casino that would need one. Offshore sites set their own: Silver Oak's terms require players to be 21, or older where local law sets a higher age, and third-party reviews list Planet 7 as 21+. The offers on this site are for players 21+ (18+ only where allowed). Licensed sportsbooks and the three casinos follow state rules that you should check directly. Every casino checks ID before paying out. Compare states on gambling age by state and read do I need ID to play.
Can I get a no deposit bonus at online casinos in Arkansas?
Some offshore casinos open to Arkansans list no deposit chips, with low cashout caps and no state protection. Silver Oak's own no-deposit page lists chips of $25, $50 and $100 at 30x wagering, or 60x on blackjack and video poker, with a $100 maximum cashout. A third-party review reports a $25 Planet 7 chip at 30x on slots with a $100 maximum withdrawal, and says baccarat, roulette and craps don't count. A $25 chip at 30x means $750 in bets before any cashout. Codes change, so check the cashier. See no deposit casino bonuses in Arkansas and what is a free chip.
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