Jim Ed Gibson
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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Pope County Says Casino Not a Good Fit
Garland and Crittenden counties have long histories as hosts of gaming establishments. Jefferson County needs jobs. But Pope County? read more >
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Legislature Could Shuffle New Deal for Casino
Can the General Assembly alter an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution? The question is relevant because Clarksville has indicated interest in hosting a casino if Pope County rejects it. read more >
Rule Change Could Invalidate Pope County Casino Support
A proposed rule change for regulating Arkansas casinos could invalidate letters of support for a casino in Pope County written by the now former county judge and former Russellville mayor. Opponents of the casino are suing to invalidate the letters and have expressed reservations about a casino. read more >
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