Southland is the largest casino in Arkansas and, geographically, the closest thing Memphis has to a hometown property — it sits across the Mississippi in West Memphis, roughly seven minutes from downtown Memphis by road. It carries a 4.0 rating from more than 14,000 Google reviewers.
That location explains the place. A large share of the floor on any given night is Tennessee residents who have driven ten minutes rather than Arkansans who have driven two hours, and the property is built for that traffic: open around the clock, with a hotel tower for people who would rather not drive back.
What's on the floor
The casino lists 2,400 slot machines and 50 live table games. Alongside the reel and video slots there is a broad electronic offering — video poker, plus electronic craps, roulette and blackjack — and a dedicated High Limit Room for players at bigger stakes.
Sports betting runs through a Betly sportsbook. Bets go in at teller windows or at Betly kiosks, and the kiosks are available around the clock, which is unusual — most sportsbooks close their windows well before the floor does. Coverage spans college and pro football, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, auto racing, MMA and soccer.
Hotel and dining
The hotel is a 20-floor tower with 300 rooms, including 60 suites and 12 penthouse suites. For a property this close to Memphis, a room here is often cheaper than the equivalent across the river, which is part of the draw.
Dining covers The Kitchens buffet, a Sports Bar & Grill, Ignite Steakhouse, The Fry House and The Grind. Ignite is the sit-down option; The Grind handles coffee and quick service. Hours vary by outlet.
The High Limit Room
Worth calling out separately, because it is unusual for a state with only three casinos. Southland runs a dedicated High Limit Room alongside the main floor, which gives bigger-stakes players somewhere quieter to sit than a roped-off corner of the general area. Combined with the round-the-clock Betly kiosks, it makes the property the most complete of the Arkansas three for players who are not just feeding a penny machine for an hour.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, which is the minimum age at all three Arkansas casinos.
The floor runs 24 hours. Because so much of the traffic is cross-river, the busiest windows track Memphis rather than Arkansas — Friday and Saturday evenings, and after big events downtown. Midweek daytime is comfortably the quietest.
If you are coming specifically for a table game rather than slots, check the venue's site for the current table schedule; the pit runs fewer games in slow periods.
Nearby alternatives
Arkansas has only two other casinos, and both are a long drive from West Memphis. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is the newest of the three and the state's purpose-built commercial property. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs pairs its floor with the state's thoroughbred meet and is the pick if you want racing alongside the gaming.
For the full picture, see all Arkansas in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Southland Casino Hotel's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Restaurants and the sportsbook windows keep their own hours, though Betly kiosks are available around the clock.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Southland?
You must be 21. That is the minimum age at every Arkansas casino.
What games are available at Southland Casino Hotel?
2,400 slot machines and 50 live table games, plus video poker and electronic craps, roulette and blackjack, a High Limit Room, and sports betting through Betly.
Does Southland Casino Hotel have a hotel?
Yes — a 20-floor tower with 300 rooms, including 60 suites and 12 penthouse suites.
How far is Southland from Memphis?
About seven minutes by road from downtown Memphis, across the Mississippi River in West Memphis, Arkansas.
What restaurants are at Southland Casino Hotel?
The Kitchens buffet, Sports Bar & Grill, Ignite Steakhouse, The Fry House and The Grind. Service hours vary by outlet.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Arkansas Racing Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
