Louis Cella sits in the lobby of the hotel at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, watching as visitors check in on a busy Thursday afternoon.

HOT SPRINGS -- That blank space in the January 2026 schedule at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort isn't the only thing different next racing season.

Louis Cella sits in the lobby of the hotel at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, watching as visitors check in on a busy Thursday afternoon. "I like to sit here and study the people when ...

The Arkansas Derby is set for Saturday, March 30 at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. President of Oaklawn, Louis Cella, said around 70,000 people are expected to show up to watch the races.

Current gambling laws Arkansas has been home to land-based casino gambling since April 2019, when the first two casinos opened, including Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Southland Gaming & Racing.

The annual Arkansas Derby Day at Oaklawn Racing Casino attracted tens of thousands of visitors, eager to witness the horse races and partake in the various attractions.

(BPT) – Long heralded as one of America’s top destinations for thoroughbred racing, Oaklawn Hot Springs has solidified its reputation as a premier destination for luxury travel by securing ...

Whitmore was spectacular at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort as the winningest horse ever at Oaklawn, Breeders' Cup World Championships & Eclipse Champ led the field out for the inaugural Whitmore ...

The annual Arkansas Derby Day at Oaklawn Racing Casino attracted tens of thousands of visitors, eager to witness the horse races and partake in the various attractions.