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Pope County Judge’s Letter Backs Cherokee Casino

Pope County Judge Ben Cross is doubling down on his support for a casino planned near Russellville by Cherokee Nation Businesses of Catoosa, Oklahoma. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Tourism

State Supreme Court Rules Against Cherokee Casino in Russellville

The Arkansas Supreme Court threw plans for a Cherokee casino in Russellville into disarray on Thursday, upholding a ruling that voided the casino company’s license. read more >
A rendering of Cherokee Nation Businesses’ planned $225 million casino complex in Pope County. The company is waiting to resolve remaining legal challenges before starting construction.
Construction / Government & Politics / Legal

Pope County Casino Still on Hold

Cherokee Nation Businesses’ $225 million Legends Resort & Casino in Pope County, expected to create more than 1,000 direct jobs, remains on hold amid lingering litigation. read more >
Legal / Restaurants & Food / Tourism

Racing Commission Awards Pope County License to Cherokee Nation Businesses

The Arkansas Racing Commission awards the Pope County casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses, giving the company control of the state’s fourth and final casino license. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Arkansas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cherokee Nation; Casino License Fight Isn’t Over, Gulfside Says

The ruling focused on a letter of support for Gulfside from a former county judge. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Supreme Court to Decide Who Builds Russellville Casino

The Arkansas Supreme Court will soon decide which of two gaming groups will build the state’s fourth casino, in Pope County. read more >
Opponents of competing proposals to allow casinos in Arkansas have been arguing against giving private businesses a monopoly over an industry.
Legal / Tourism

Gulfside Casino Hires Nabholz, AnderCorp to Build Casino

Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway and AnderCorp LLC of Gulfport, Mississippi, formed a joint venture to oversee construction of the River Valley Casino Resort in Pope County. read more >
Government & Politics / Tourism

Racing Commission Affirms Decision on Gulfside Casino

The Arkansas Racing Commission votes unanimously to make final its July 30 decision to award the Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnership a permit that will allow Gulfside to operate a casino in Pope County. read more >
Pope County Judge Ben Cross expects the issue of building a casino in the county will eventually wind up in the courts. But whatever happens, “I will follow the law.”
Construction / Government & Politics / Tourism

Not a Good Look II (Editorial)

Even a $38.8 million “economic development fee” pledged by Cherokee Nation Businesses can whitewash illegal meetings and a willingness to disregard the citizens’ wishes. read more >
Architect’s renditions of the proposed Quapaw-run casino for Pine Bluff, tentatively named Saracen Casino Resort, after a historic Quapaw Tribe chief.
Construction / Government & Politics / Legal

Cherokee, Quapaw Tribes Betting on Casino AmendmentLock Icon

Two Native American tribes triumphed last week when the Arkansas secretary of state’s office said enough signatures had been gathered to put a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 6 ballot and let voters decide on legalizing casino gambling. read more >
Tourism

Driving Arkansas Forward Raises $1.2M for Pro-Casino Measure

A group trying to put on the Arkansas ballot a proposal to legalize casinos in four counties says it raised more than $1.2 million last month. read more >