Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas (RMHCA) have announced the celebrity golfers for the 28th Annual RMHCA Golf Scramble. The event is presented by VFW Post 9095 and will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club on Monday, Sept. 27…
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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is planning an earlier start to its horse racing season by adding December race dates. The Hot Springs track announced that it plans to begin its horse racing season on Friday, Dec. 3, hosting a 66-day…
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Oaklawn Officially Opens New Luxury Hotel in Hot Springs
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe doors are now officially open for Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort’s new hotel. On Wednesday, April 21, Oaklawn held the grand opening for its luxury hotel, spa and event center, all part of a $100 million expansion project. The eight-story…
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Tourism Tag Team: Oaklawn, Hot Springs Economically Intertwined
by Mark Carterby Mark Carterby Mark Carter / Photos by Jamison Mosley Hot Springs is the state’s No. 1 tourist destination and home to its top tourist attraction: Oaklawn, the piece de resistance to a gourmet tourism feast. HOT SPRINGS – The…
Numbers eye-popping as state projects could reach $1 billion. by Jeremy Peppas The numbers are a little eye-popping when it comes to the state’s three ongoing casino projects because by any measure, $700 million is significant. The largest of the…
When Online Editor Tyler Hale and I first saw the photos from his trip to Newport to interview Riceland board member Jennifer James, his first comment was, “That’s why we got up at 2:30 in the morning.” Indeed, Tyler…
With a roll of the dice, Oaklawn is now officially called Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe tossed the first legal dice throw today at Oaklawn’s ribbon cutting for its casino gaming opening. Following McCabe, Garland County…
One of Arkansas’ iconic institutions is changing its name. Oaklawn is changing its name from Oaklawn Racing & Gaming to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The name change comes on the heels of being able to offer expanded gaming options. In…
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Group Hoping to Legalize Casinos, Expand Gaming in Arkansas
by Colton Faullby Colton Faullby Colton Faull On July 25, a campaign called Driving Arkansas Forward, which is trying to legalize casinos in Arkansas, received a letter notifying them that they had 30 additional days to collect about 15,000 more valid signatures. The group…
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David Longinotti Named Director of Oaklawn Anywhere
by Grace Vowellby Grace VowellDavid Longinotti has been named Director of the Arkansas-based wagering service Oaklawn Anywhere, after serving as Director of Racing since 2013. Oaklawn launched Oaklawn Anywhere back in 2014 as an innovative way to let fans watch and wager on races…