Southland Casino Racing

Originally owned by the Upton family and other individuals, Southland was purchased by Delaware North Companies, Inc., based in Buffalo, New York, in the early 1970s.

In the 1993 film The Firm, Southland appears as the backdrop for a pivotal scene between Tom Cruise and Ed Harris.

[4] Prior to April 1, 2019, the state of Arkansas did not use traditional slot machines; all games offered were "electronic games of skill," which was defined by section 10.17 of the Final Rules of the Arkansas Racing Commission Regulations for Franchise Holders Operating Electronic Games of skill as "game(s) played through any electronic device or machine that affords an opportunity for the exercise of skill or judgment where the outcome is not completely controlled by chance alone.

"[5] At that time, the state of Arkansas did not permit live table games, but Southland Park did have electronic versions of Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Mississippi Stud.

As of April 1, 2019, Southland became a full casino pursuant to Amendment 100 to the Constitution of Arkansas, approved by voters in 2018.