Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BET YOUR LUCK
Gaming options abound in Arkansas
From the Delta to the Ouachita Mountains, plan your next vacation around exciting games of skill in Arkansas. You can try your hand at a game of blackjack, poker or baccarat, or get a rush of excitement while playing craps or roulette. Visit one of the state’s casinos for a variety of slots, games and experiences.
For a weekend activity, you can spend an afternoon attending horse races at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs or watching the greyhounds sprint around Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis. You can also enjoy the races via electronic game machines and yearround simulcast racing.
OAKLAWN RACING CASINO RESORT 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs
Since 1904, Oaklawn has been famous for its live thoroughbred racing, culminating with one of the richest weeks of racing in America — the Racing Festival of the South, featuring the $1 million Arkansas Derby. Derby Day is a time-honored tradition at the Hot Springs track, with ladies in their finest hats and men in seersucker suits. It’s the highlight of the racing season that runs from Jan. 25 to May 4, but the fun doesn’t stop there. In fact, it never stops. Open seven days a week year-round, Oaklawn offers Vegas-style action in a friendly, casual atmosphere with hundreds of the newest reel games, live table games such as blackjack and roulette, and a high-limits area. Restaurants and bars offer food, drinks and live music. Oaklawn also features legendary singers and entertainers throughout the year.
SOUTHLAND CASINO RACING 1550 N. Ingram Blvd., West Memphis
The Mid-South’s fastest-growing gaming destination features more than 1,700 gaming machines, including favorite titles such as Wheel of Fortune and Reel’em In. Plus, watch and wager on live greyhound racing, as well as thoroughbred and greyhound simulcast racing with exclusive options, including the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup. Also, visit one of the many fantastic dining options, including the Bourbon Street Steakhouse & Grill, the World Market Buffet and Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill.
SARACEN CASINO RESORT 1 Saracen Resort Drive, Pine Bluff
From the pull of a slot machine to the roll of the dice, the all-new Saracen Casino is flush with exhilarating gaming action. Stroll through the stylish atmosphere, and take your pick from thousands of the latest slot machines, as well as high-energy table games and poker in the sophisticated Poker Room. Go ahead; it’s your move.