Arkansas Casino Launches BetSaracen Mobile App
Arkansas' Saracen Casino Resort has launched its online sports betting app. The Betly Sportsbook app was made available for smartphone users. Oaklawn Racing Casino in Hot Springs is expected to launch a sports betting app in the next few weeks.
Oaklawn has launched a horse racing app. The Triple Crown starts with last Saturday's Kentucky Derby. It will be rounded out by the Preakness Stakes on May 21 and Belmont Stake on June 11.
On-site sports wagering at ticket windows and betting kiosks already had been legalized in Arkansas. The rule change for mobile wagsering required legislative approval. Southland launched its Betly browser-based sports betting platform the next day. Saracen had hoped to have its mobile platform available in time for the March Madness basketball tournaments, but the casino faced delays caused by approval from app stores and vendors.
Arkansas Casino Launches BetSaracen Mobile App. National online bookmakers share 51% of profits with local casinos when partnering with them on a mobile app. The national bookmaker's lobbyist wants to overturn the provision in the legislative session beginning in 2023.
