Therefore, playing at a locally run online casino would be risky and put a player in jeopardy of losing any money in their accounts when the site got shut down. It is illegal to operate an online poker site or online casino within the borders of Arkansas. For example, bingo may not last more than five hours and cannot be held more than two nights a week at any one location. Arkansas is also not a social gambling friendly state either and while they do permit charitable bingo, they are strict with the rules.

These racinos offer players the ability to do a little gambling on electronic table games, as well as slots and video poker. While betting on the races and some wagering permitted at small venues, known as racinos, not much else is permitted. Arkansas is considered to be a fairly strict state when it comes to their gambling laws.