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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Casinos and casino gaming are hereby authorized in the State of Arkansas as provided in this Amendment.
(b) Casino licensees may accept wagers on sporting events if and when not prohibited by federal law. Franchise holders may continue to accept wagers on horse and greyhound racing as now or hereafter provided under the Arkansas Horse Racing Law, Ark. Code Ann. §23-110-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law, Ark. Code Ann. §23-111-101 et seq., as the case may be.
(c) To fulfill the purposes of this Amendment, the Arkansas General Assembly shall from time to time enact laws, and appropriate monies to or for the use of the Arkansas Racing Commission. Initial laws and appropriations enacted by the General Assembly pursuant hereto shall be in full force and effect no later than June 30, 2019.
(d) Individuals under the age of 21 are prohibited from engaging in casino gaming.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Constitution of 1874 Amendment 100, § 3. Authorizing casinos and casino gaming - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/arkansas-constitution-of-1874/ar-const-amend-100-sect-3/
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