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The Arkansas Racing Commission on Wednesday voted to proceed with the application from Cherokee Nation Entertainment to build out its Legends Casino project in Russellville. Latest news on pope county casino "At the canvassing stage, you're not asking people to commit to a particular position one way or the other," Stiritz said. "They're not voting. They're just saying this is a worthwhile issue to actually bring to the state to vote on."

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Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Arkansas Advocate maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Sonny Albarado for questions: [email protected]. Follow Arkansas Advocate on Facebook and Twitter. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top at Treasure Island Resort & Casino – August 30 Their issue was the fact that both “Cherokee Nation Businesses” and “Legends” were listed on the application. The constitution dictates only one is allowed, a fact challenged by Gulfside and the final straw for the Arkansas Supreme Court – who in 2023 ultimately revoked their license, as well.

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Several companies could be looking for a seat at the table to construct a casino in Pope County. Official support from the county is required to be considered a valid application, and only the Pope Couty Quorum Court or Judge Ben Cross holds the cards. Deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby The ballot initiative, supported by a competing Oklahoma tribe, would do two things. First, it would require local voter approval on the county level for any future casino licenses in the state. Secondly, it would repeal the casino license in Pope County, which was awarded to CNB in late June. 

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Copyright © 2024, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Arkansas' Pope County casino selection is pending Located a stone’s throw away from the Outlets at Legends, Hampton Inn, and Residence Inn by Marriott, Legends Bay is a fresh new casino built from the ground up, appealing to gamblers of all ages and backgrounds.

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