Arkansas sports betting 2026: Best AR sportsbooks

Find the best sports betting apps in Arkansas for betting on the NFL, including FanDuel and DraftKings

Owen OBrien

Mar 22, 2026

8:48 pm ET

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6 min read

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously approved FanDuel and DraftKings for sports wagering vendor licenses for Arkansas sports betting. Arkansas sports betting has been legal since 2019, with Arkansas online sports betting launching in 2022.

National sportsbooks initially stayed away from Arkansas, largely due to apprehension about a revenue split that forces third-party operators to give more than half their revenue to its in-state partner. However, DraftKings and FanDuel have accepted that split, as DraftKings partners with Oaklawn Casino, while FanDuel partners with Southland Casino Hotel to take over their Arkansas sports betting apps. Click here to create your DraftKings Arkansas account:

Arkansas Sports Betting (March 2026 Updates)

New Arkansas sports betting apps launch dateMarch 20, 2026New Arkansas sportsbooksDraftKings, FanDuelArkansas sports betting regulatorArkansas Racing CommissionLast updated:March 22, 2026History of Arkansas sports betting and latest news

- May 2018: The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) is deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, allowing states to legalize sports betting.

- November 6, 2018: Arkansas voters pass Issue 4 (Amendment 100), which authorized casino gaming and legal sports betting at licensed casinos.

- July 1, 2019: The first legal sports bet is placed in Arkansas, a $5 wager on the Dallas Cowboys at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Read more on this here.

- April 2021: House Bill 1942 is passed, setting the framework for online sports betting.

- December 30, 2021: The Arkansas Racing Commission approves the 51% revenue-sharing rule, meaning 51% of revenues from third-party operators, such as FanDuel and DraftKings, goes to the in-state partner, with the other 49% going to the third-party operator.

- February 22, 2022: Arkansas Legislative Council accepts and finalizes the 51% revenue-sharing rule. Read more on this here.

- March 5, 2022: Southland Casino launches Betly for Arkansas online sports betting.

- May 10, 2022: Saracen Casino's BETSaracen app launches.

- August 2022: Oaklawn Sports mobile app goes live.

- Sept 24, 2024: Arkansas sportsbooks clear $1 billion in total handle

- February 26, 2026: DraftKings and FanDuel are granted sports wagering vendor licenses from the Arkansas Racing Commission. Read more on this here.

- March 20, 2026: FanDuel and DraftKings launch sports betting operations in Arkansas.

New users can claim the Arkansas FanDuel promo code here, which gives new users $300 in bonus bets if their first $5 bet wins:

Arkansas sports betting apps and promos

FanDuel

- FanDuel is one of the nation's most popular and highly rated sportsbooks. It offers thousands of spreads, money lines, totals, props, and more for professional sports, both domestically and internationally, as well as college sports. FanDuel is known for its easy-to-use, aesthetically pleasing blue-and-white interface, competitive odds and wide market options.

- The Arkansas FanDuel promo code offers new users $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.

- The FanDuel Sportsbook app can be downloaded on both Apple and Android systems.

- FanDuel offers a variety of ways to deposit and withdraw, with most withdrawal methods paying out in less than a day. Users who withdraw via debit card, PayPal and Venmo are paid out within 24 hours. Online banking may take up to five days. Mailed checks arrive within 10 business days of being mailed.

Sign up with the Arkansas FanDuel promo code, which offers new users $300 in bonus bets if your first wager of $5 or more wins:

DraftKings

- DraftKings got its start as a daily fantasy sports platform before evolving into one of the most recognized sportsbooks in the country. That DFS DNA shows in its interface, as DraftKings leans into stats, player data, and same-game parlays in a way that appeals to more engaged, research-driven bettors.

- New users in Arkansas can take advantage of the DraftKings promo code, which delivers $300 instantly in bonus bets after placing a first bet of just $5.

- The DraftKings Sportsbook app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.

- DraftKings supports multiple deposit and withdrawal methods, with payout timelines varying depending on the option selected. Common withdrawal methods include PayPal, debit card, online banking, and mailed checks.

When will Arkansas online sports betting expand?

On Feb. 26, the Arkansas Racing Commission approved Oaklawn Casino's partnership with FanDuel and Southland Casino Hotel's partnership with DraftKings. FanDuel and DraftKings can launch sportsboo