Arkansas Supreme Court to Hear Gambling Arguments

The Arkansas Supreme Court has set a September date to hear oral arguments in a challenge of a law that allows race tracks in Hot Springs and West Memphis to offer electronic games of skill.

In 2005, the Legislature approved a local-option measure for voters in West Memphis and Hot Springs to decide whether to approve the addition of electronic games of skill. Both measures passed, and Oaklawn Park and Southland Park began offering the games last year.

But, an anti-gambling group filed suit, arguing that the elections should have been open to voters in Garland and Crittenden counties, not just voters in Hot Springs and West Memphis. Judges ruled for the tracks and Family Action Council Committee appealed to the state Supreme Court. The high court is to hear arguments on September 13th.

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