Ten Strike Racing has found itself in the lead on its home track Oaklawn Park’s standings following a series of impressive victories, according to thoroughbred-racing newsource BloodHorse. A racing partnership that offers fractional ownership in horses, Ten Strike has won…
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- BusinessIndustriesJanuary 2023MagazineTourism
Royal Flush: Arkansas Gambling Industry Booming
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaWhen the doors opened on Oaklawn’s 2022-2023 racing season Dec. 9, the stream of patrons flowed in familiar channels throughout the historic racetrack. Carried by the tides of tradition, fans picked up racing forms, viewed the mounts at the indoor…
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Oaklawn Jockeys, Trainers and Owners Celebrate
by Vicki Vowellby Vicki Vowell“On the track, there are no buddies,” quipped Cristian Torres to a smiling Ricardo Santana, as the two longtime friends taunted each other during a dinner for owners, jockeys and trainers. The dinner hosted by Jane Phillips Jolly and Saddiq…
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2022-2023 Arkansas Racing Season Kicks Off at Oaklawn
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 2022-2023 Arkansas racing season begins today, Friday, Dec. 9 at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The resort is drawing visitors from across the world for its 68-day season with 45 scheduled stakes. According to a press release from earlier this…
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Now Open: Mainline Sports Bar at Oaklawn
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOaklawn Racing Casino Resort is holding a grand opening for the new Mainline Sports Bar on Dec. 1. The new state-of-the-art bar and sportsbook will be open seven days a week. Included in the bar are three Topgolf swing suites,…
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Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces New Additions
by Vicki Vowellby Vicki VowellOaklawn President Louis Cella spoke at the Rotary Club of Hot Springs. Cella began his remarks addressing how things have changed quite a bit since his great-grandfather and great-granduncle built the Oaklawn Jockey Club in 1904; specifically, how the importance…
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Ronald McDonald House Announces Celebrity Golfers for Annual Scramble
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRonald 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…
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…