Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Landers’s organization
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arkansas Racing Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission meeting involved the approval of a public comment period for a proposed rule change regarding jockey mount fees. The Commission approved Oaklawn's license and racing dates for the upcoming season, granted approval for several initial licenses, and reviewed and approved a significant list of gaming titles from various manufacturers, confirming they meet state requirements as games of skill. Additionally, the Commission discussed recent HISA investigations and the request submitted to the FTC by Churchill Downs, and set a date to close the public comment period.
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The commission reviewed and upheld an appeal regarding a stewards' decision at Oaklawn. Key business items included the approval of Oaklawn's 2024 and 2025 purse and construction requests, excluding specific wash pad grates and water lines, and the approval of race dates for the November 2026 to May 2027 season. The commission held a discussion on jockey mount fee increases, agreeing to revisit the topic at a future meeting. Additionally, various initial and renewal casino gaming licenses were approved, along with a significant list of new games from multiple vendors, confirmed to meet state statute requirements.
Mar 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arkansas State Racing Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed several business items, including the review of rulings from Oaklawn and plans for Saracen. A committee was appointed to review the 2024 and 2025 Oaklawn purse and construction requests. The Commission also reviewed and approved a wide range of new games from various vendors, including IGT, LNW, Aristocrat, Bluberi, AGS, and Empire, verifying their submission to Gaming Laboratories International and compliance with state economic benefit requirements.
Feb 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arkansas State Racing Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed and approved rulings from the Stewards at Oaklawn. Discussions were held regarding the 2026 Oaklawn Training Tracks and the position on various sports wagering platforms. The commission approved several sports wagering platform vendor licenses, initial gaming licenses, and renewal gaming licenses. Additionally, a large volume of new gaming titles from multiple software developers were reviewed and approved for operation.
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