The short answer
Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not currently available to players in Arkansas. Arkansas is one of the US states where skill-based gaming with prizes is restricted, so it's on Kokomo's excluded list. You can still read how the format works below — and rules can change, so it's worth checking Kokomo's terms for the current list.
Paid competitions are not available to residents of, or people located in, Arkansas. Availability is set by Kokomo's terms and can change as state rules evolve.
How skill competition differs from gambling is the same everywhere, so it lives once on the state-by-state guide rather than being repeated on all 51 state pages. What follows is specific to Arkansas.
What's available in Arkansas right now
A snapshot of the regulated and semi-regulated real-money formats operating in Arkansas, from published industry trackers. This is a report of what is on offer — not legal advice, and not our reading of Arkansas law.
Arkansas opened its legal sports betting market in July 2019, and the minimum betting age there is 21+. There is no regulated online casino to go with it. By then 8 other US markets were already running, and 30 have opened since — 40 jurisdictions have one today.
| Sports betting | Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live source |
|---|---|
| Legal betting market opened | July 2019 source |
| Minimum betting age | 21+ source |
| Online casino | No regulated online casino source |
| State lottery | Yes source |
| Daily fantasy sports | Available source |
| Sweepstakes casinos | Operating source |
| Skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) | Paid play withheld source |
| Kokomo Real Money Matches | Not available in Arkansas |
Availability data reviewed 2026-09-21. Gaming rules change often — follow the source links for the current position.
Where Kokomo is restricted
Kokomo does not offer paid competitions in a small number of US states, including Arkansas. The current restricted list is: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington. If you're located in one of these states, paid play won't be available to you — and you should always rely on Kokomo's own terms for the up-to-date position.
See the full state-by-state guide for where paid play is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What real-money gaming is available in Arkansas?
As of 2026-09-21: sports betting — yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live; online casino — no regulated online casino; state lottery — yes; daily fantasy sports — available; sweepstakes casinos — operating.
Can I play skill games for money in Arkansas?
The major skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) withhold paid play in Arkansas. Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not available to players in Arkansas — it is on Kokomo's restricted-states list. Availability can change; Kokomo's terms carry the current list.
Is sports betting legal in Arkansas?
Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live, and the market opened in July 2019 with a minimum age of 21+. Arkansas has no regulated online casino.
Why can't I play paid matches in Arkansas?
Arkansas is among the states where Kokomo does not offer paid competitions. Availability can change as rules evolve — check Kokomo's terms for the current list.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Gaming laws change and vary by individual circumstance — check current Arkansas rules and Kokomo's terms before playing. 18+. Play responsibly.