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Saracen Casino Resort Seeks Online Casino Access for On-Site Guests
Arkansas casino looks to get ahead of potential future iGaming regulation in the state.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:43am
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A conceptual image representing the Saracen Casino Resort's efforts to stay competitive by offering an online casino platform to on-site guests.Pine Bluff TodayThe Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is seeking to offer online casino access to guests located at the resort. Currently, iGaming is not regulated in the state, but the casino is looking to get ahead of any potential future legalization by allowing on-site patrons to access an online casino platform through a proprietary mobile app.
Why it matters
With the recent approvals of FanDuel and DraftKings for online sports betting in Arkansas, the Saracen Casino is looking to maintain its market share and stay competitive by offering an online casino option to its customers. This move could give Saracen a head start if iGaming is eventually legalized in the state, allowing the casino to already have an established user base and platform.
The details
The Saracen Casino Resort plans to make its online casino app available only to guests physically located at the resort. This would allow the casino to offer online casino games without running afoul of Arkansas' current iGaming regulations, which do not permit online gambling. By getting customers to register for the app in advance, Saracen hopes to be well-positioned if the state does eventually legalize and regulate iGaming.
- Saracen Casino Resort opened in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 2020.
- FanDuel and DraftKings were recently approved to offer online sports betting in Arkansas, cutting into Saracen's 54% market share.
The players
Saracen Casino Resort
A casino resort located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas that is seeking to offer an online casino platform to guests on-site.
What’s next
If Arkansas eventually legalizes and regulates iGaming, the Saracen Casino Resort's on-site online casino platform could give it a significant advantage over competitors who do not already have an established user base and infrastructure in place.
The takeaway
The Saracen Casino Resort's move to offer an online casino app to on-site guests highlights the casino industry's efforts to stay competitive and get ahead of potential regulatory changes. This strategy could pay off for Saracen if Arkansas embraces iGaming in the future.
