The Arkansas Racing Commission approved DraftKings for licensure to offer an online sportsbook in Arkansas, the company said. The planned launch would be through a market access agreement with Southland Casino Hotel and remains subject to final regulatory approvals.
DraftKings and Southland must secure final regulatory approvals before the sportsbook can launch in Arkansas.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings, FanDuel | Not stated | Arkansas Racing Commission approves DraftKings and FanDuel sports betting applications | Not stated | |
| DraftKings, FanDuel | Not stated | DraftKings and FanDuel apply to enter Arkansas mobile sports betting market | Not stated | |
| DraftKings, FanDuel | Not stated | Arkansas officials review DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbook applications | Not stated |
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The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has launched the prediction-market app SaltTrade Derivatives. SaltTrade will handle branding, marketing and customer experience, while Kalshi will supply exchange infrastructure, including matching, clearing, custody and surveillance.
Games Global said it obtained a licence to operate in Alberta, extending its regulated Canadian presence beyond Ontario. The approval allows its partners to access its games in the province. The company also has a Canadian distribution and development partnership with OnAir Entertainment.
Reportedly, DraftKings went live in Alberta on 13 July 2026 with more than 2,000 casino games and Alberta-specific betting markets. The launch came as 22 iGaming sites entered the province's newly regulated market, the second in Canada after Ontario. The operator runs casino and sportsbook through one account and carries lines on Alberta teams including the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.
DraftKings said it will launch its online sportsbook and casino in Alberta on 13 July, when the province’s regulated iGaming market opens, alongside Golden Nugget Online Gaming. The company said it plans to enter on the market’s first day; operators must complete registration and a separate process with Alberta iGaming Corporation before going live.
DraftKings plans to enter Alberta with online sportsbook and casino products when the province’s regulated market opens on 13 July 2026, subject to licensure and regulatory approval. The company has opened pre-registration for eligible residents and says the launch would add Alberta to its existing Ontario operations.