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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 >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
Cherokee, Quapaw Tribes Betting on Casino Amendment
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >
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