Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024.
The report showed a combined total win of $686.6 million, surpassing the 614.1 million total for 2022.
Southland Casino in West Memphis led the way, reporting $303.6 million, up 13 percent from 2022. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff was $183 million, which also showed a 13 percent increase, while Oaklawn Racing Casino in Hot Springs total win was $173 million, up 9 percent.
Total wins is defined as the difference between wins and losses before deducting the casino’s costs and expenses.
Mobile sports betting in 2023 was $31.38 million, with Saracen leading the way with $19.7 million, followed by Southland with $7.62 million and Oaklawn with $4.1 million.
Saracen Casino’s Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa will be a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday at 8 a.m. to talk about the numbers.