Legends Resort & Casino
Pope County Casino Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Though voters shot down plans for the Legend's Casino & Resort in 2024, there is still work being done to keep the project moving. read more >
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Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Casino Amendment
The ruling upholds Amendment 104, which effectively eliminates casino gaming in Pope County. read more >
Pope County Bets on a Long Shot to Revive Casino License
After years of legal battles, the Cherokee Nation’s $320 million casino project in Russellville faces uncertainty, with a federal trial in March seeking to overturn a state constitutional amendment voiding their casino license. read more >
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River Valley Gamble (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
It’s time to issue the Pope County casino license and move on. read more >
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Long-Delayed Legends Casino Faces Final Legal Challenge
More than four years since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put a casino in Pope County, Legends' gaming license is still being challenged. read more >
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Cherokee Bet $35M on Land for Casino
Despite a lingering legal challenge, the Cherokee Nation Businesses has assembled 182 acres from a dozen sellers for its planned Pope County casino. read more >
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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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