Arkansas Sports Betting Bill Bans WWE Wagering

Wagering on WWE events could be illegal in Arkansas.

Brian Pempus of SportsHandle reports that Arkansas state senator Will Bond proposed a bill that would place new regulations on betting in the state. The bill, called Athletic Event Wagering Act of 2019, would prohibit bets on WWE events. Pempus reports, “Few if any states would allow bets on non-traditional sporting events, so that’s not usual, but explicitly singling out (WWE) is uncommon for a sports betting bill.”

Arkansas began casino gaming this week (sans sports betting). The state’s new casinos are expected to have retail sports betting later this year.

Fans can still bet on WWE events online. 5 Dimes has the latest odds for WrestleMania 35:

WWE Raw and SmackDown Women’s Title Title Triple Threat Match:
Becky Lynch -350 vs. Ronda Rousey +400 vs. Charlotte Flair +1,275

WWE Universal Title Match:
Brock Lesnar +120 vs. Seth Rollins -160

WWE Title Match:
Daniel Bryan +250 vs. Kofi Kingston -350

No Holds Barred Match:
HHH -310 vs. Batista +230

Kurt Angle’s Farewell Match:
Kurt Angle -260 vs. Baron Corbin +180

Falls Count Anywhere Match:
Shane McMahon +280 vs. The Miz -400

Singles Match:
AJ Styles +130 vs. Randy Orton -170

Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal:
Braun Strowman +110

WWE United States Title Match:
Samoa Joe -260 vs. Rey Mysterio +180

WWE Intercontinental Title Match:
Bobby Lashley +320 vs. Finn Balor -460

Singles Match:
Drew McIntyre +225 vs. Roman Reigns -305

WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Fatal 4-Way Match:
Bayley and Sasha -320 vs. The IIconics +500 vs. Nia Jax and Tamina +850 vs. Beth Phoenix and Natalya +850

WWE Cruiserweight Title Match:
Buddy Murphy -350 vs. Tony Nese +250