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New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer

Arkansas will again accept applications as early as May to open the state's fourth and final casino, pending legislative approval. The state Racing Commission approved a set of rules Monday to govern a new 30-day application period for the fraught Pope County casino license. Those rules must be approved by the Legislature - likely next month -…
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New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer
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Pachinko Slots: Gambling in the Japanese Alps

When I started planning a trip to Japan, my boss, Adam Howard, offered one suggestion: "Go to the Japanese Alps." Before his recommendation, my plans revolved around powder chasing on Hokkaido, Japan's north island, and my knowledge of the mountains on Japan's main island was limited to the 1998 Nagano Olympics. I quickly started looking into the…
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Times Of Casino

Top 5 Sunny Gambling Destinations in the USA

Most of the major casinos across the United States offer similar services and experiences. What makes for a truly great trip is being able to enjoy the city itself. If you have been looking for a sunny, warm gambling destination, there are five cities that stand a cut above the rest. What better place to enjoy fun in the sun than in the world's…
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Top 5 Sunny Gambling Destinations in the USA
arkansasadvocate.com

Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process

The issuance of Arkansas' fourth and final casino license will be delayed - again - likely for months. And if the litigious history of the Pope County casino permit is a guide, the wait could be far longer. The Arkansas Racing Commission, which oversees the state's casinos, met for a half hour on Wednesday, but it took no action, instead deciding…
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Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process
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Pope County judge endorses Cherokee Nation for casino license

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) looks to have an advantage in what will be a new process to grant a casino license in Pope County thanks to an endorsement letter from Pope County Judge Ben Cross. An Oct. 26 Arkansas Supreme Court decision sent the casino license process back to the Arkansas Racing Commission, an agency of the Arkansas Department…
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Supreme Court ruling results in new application process for Pope County casino license

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 26) affirmed a lower court ruling that said Cherokee Nation Businesses was not a qualified applicant when granted a casino license in Pope County. The decision opens anew the application process. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled Jan. 12 that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted…
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Rapid City Journal

Tribal gambling and tourism in South Dakota

It's great to escape the main tourist trail once in a while and that is as true within the US as it is when venturing further afield. According to data from YouGov, more than 50 percent of Americans have visited the likes of California, Texas, Florida and New York. Yet only 20 percent have ever been to South Dakota. We'd argue that this means four…
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Tribal gambling and tourism in South Dakota
The Fordham Ram

Impact of Online Casinos on Paso Robles Economy

Nestled in the heart of California's Central Coast, Paso Robles exudes a unique charm with its rolling hills, flourishing vineyards, and warm community spirit. This idyllic city has long been cherished for its thriving wine industry and tourism, drawing visitors from across the globe. In recent years, however, the landscape of gambling has been…
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Impact of Online Casinos on Paso Robles Economy
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The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas casinos report 23% first quarter jump in winnings

Arkansas casinos won a total of $177 million dollars during the first three months of the year, up 23% for the same period a year ago. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis brought in the most cash at $84.4 million for the January through March period, up 25% from $66.7 million last year. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff won $46.6 million for…
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How Safe Is Jackpot for Travel? (2023 Updated)

If you want to get from Idaho to Nevada the fastest way possible, you'll have to go through Jackpot, Nevada. The town's name comes after its founders fled the gambling ban in Idaho and set up shop just across the state line. It's a small town of 1100 people, with tourism and outdoor activities being the main draws. Most tourists will never know…
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How Safe Is Jackpot for Travel? (2023 Updated)
Times Of Casino

The 5 Biggest 'Racinos' in the World

A racino would typically be described as the dream of all gamblers, as its facility provides an avenue for them to enjoy the best of both worlds as they get to participate in gambling in the casino while horses race on the track outside. Long ago, the racetrack wasn't getting a lot of attention from punters, but with the advent of the racinos, this…
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The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Revenue up almost 9% at Ark. casinos in 2022

The combined total win for Arkansas' casinos in 2022 was $614 million, up nearly 9% from $564.79 million in 2021, according to information provided by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis reported the largest total win with $292.78 million last year, up nearly 11% from $264 million in 2021.…
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Arkansas’s Gambling Laws: Past, Present and Future

Previously known as one of the most popular gambling destinations throughout the United States, Arkansas is a state that gamblers today tend to avoid. This boycott is due to the state's strict and often outdated gambling laws. Opened in 1905, Oaklawn was the first venue that could be classified as a casino. It offered racing and a few gaming…
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Arkansas’s Gambling Laws: Past, Present and Future
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Plan an Unforgettable Getaway at Oaklawn Hot Springs Casino Resort

Looking for the perfect destination for your group? Come stay, play and get away at Oaklawn Hot Springs, Arkansas' only casino resort. Relax in their luxury hotel with unparalleled views of the historic Oaklawn racetrack and the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. Hotel amenities include 100% cotton Frette® bed linens, plush bathrobes, 65-inch TVs with…
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Plan an Unforgettable Getaway at Oaklawn Hot Springs Casino Resort
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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…
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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation
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Enduring Lawsuit on Arkansas’ Legends Resort and Casino License Close to an End

According to Arkansas Advocate, Judge Timothy Fox is expected to rule on the matter of Legends Resort and Casino and their entitlement to open a new casino in Pope County. The ruling will be made public in the upcoming days, putting an end to the four-year controversy regarding who should be the rightful operator of the fourth authorized casino in…
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The Arkansas Democrat

Lottery officials anticipate consideration of digital platform to sell tickets, remain competitive with demand

In its strategic plan for the next five years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says it will be necessary for the Arkansas General Assembly to strongly consider authorizing the lottery to launch an iLottery digital platform to sell tickets to remain competitive and current with consumer demand. Of the 46 lotteries currently operating in the United…
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Lottery officials anticipate consideration of digital platform to sell tickets, remain competitive with demand
armoneyandpolitics.com

Southland Casino Expansion Raises the Stakes for Arkansas Tourism

On A Roll: Southland Casino Expansion Raises the Stakes for Arkansas Tourism Local officials are betting a $320 million expansion project at the Southland Casino in West Memphis will continue generating huge tax benefits and attract more businesses. The 113000-square-foot complex near the junction of Interstates 40 and 55, in the heart of the…
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Southland Casino Expansion Raises the Stakes for Arkansas Tourism
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Arkansas: Southland Casino Hotel announces completion of $320 million expansion

Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas, is celebrating the completion of a $320 million dollar expansion. The development adds a brand-new 300-room, 20-story hotel with 12 penthouse suites, and a 113000-square-foot gaming floor that features 2400 slot machines, 50 live table games, and a variety of bars and dining options. The property…
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Arkansas: Southland Casino Hotel announces completion of $320 million expansion
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The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will work as state racing commission’s treatment provider for Arkansans with gambling disorders

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will start work as the Arkansas Racing Commission's provider of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders next week, nearly four years after voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the commission to provide at least $200000 a year for gambling disorder and treatment…
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Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will work as state racing commission’s treatment provider for Arkansans with gambling disorders
World Atlas

7 Best Outdoor Adventures Near Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a charming desert city with wondrous marvels of nature to discover over various explorations. These best must-do things for outdoor lovers visiting Las Vegas offer a real scenic breather away from the Strip. The hike through the Valley of Fire is often compared to trekking the classic southwestern desert scene straight out of a…
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7 Best Outdoor Adventures Near Las Vegas
The Arkansas Democrat

Commission gives Arkansas casinos OK to pursue multi-state, progressive jackpot games on slot machines

The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday authorized Arkansas' casinos to contract with companies that offer multistate, progressive jackpot games on slot machines. The commission's action clears the way for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff to contract with IGT for the multijurisdictional wide area progressive system MegaJackpots. With the…
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures

Casino opponents proposing a constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site have failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters that would have granted them an additional 30 days to gather the needed signatures to get on the ballot. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State John Thurston on…
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures
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Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

The third of Arkansas' three sports betting operators will finally have an online component, as Kambi Group has reached an agreement to be the sports betting solutions provider to Oaklawn Casino Racing Resort. Sports betting in Arkansas will soon have a third online operator. Technology provider Kambi Group announced on Monday that it had reached…
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Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Casino City Times

Kambi signs sportsbook agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Multi-channel agreement includes provision of Kambi's sportsbook direct to Oaklawn's property in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as its mobile sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports Kambi Group plc has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions…
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Gambling Insider

Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The deal will see Kambi provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions direct to the premier Thoroughbred racetrack and casino in Arkansas. Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the brand Oaklawn Sports, through the provision of…
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Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
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Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe

Bratislava, Slovakia - In recent years, changes to gambling rules and regulations have led to increased investment across Central Europe, leading to rising tourism and a boom in iGaming and sports betting. In the same way that diverse regulatory frameworks are applied between countries in terms of gambling in the European Union, nations in Central…
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Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe
The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County fail to submit enough signatures for 30-day extension; measure would have removed area as site

The committee promoting a proposed constitutional amendment that would ax Pope County as a state-licensed casino site failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters to qualify for 30 more days to collect more signatures to get on the ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Thurston said the Fair Play for Arkansas committee…
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Casino opponents in Pope County fail to submit enough signatures for 30-day extension; measure would have removed area as site
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot measure to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project rejected by election commissioners

The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners will not certify the ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site. The decision was taken on Wednesday through a vote. The commissioners said the Choctaw Tribe-funded ballot title lacked a reference to the existing license held…
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot measure to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project rejected by election commissioners
The Arkansas Democrat

Commission rejects casino amendment ballot title; proposal would have removed Pope County as site

The state Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday declined to certify the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at removing Pope County as a state-licensed casino site. In a voice vote with no audible dissenters, the board approved a motion by commissioner Bilenda Harris-Ritter not to certify the ballot…
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Commission rejects casino amendment ballot title; proposal would have removed Pope County as site
The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County raise more than $1M in June

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino raised more than $1 million in June. The Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee reported raising $1.2 million in contributions and spending $946923.12 in June. According to the report, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma contributed $1.2 million to the…
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Casino opponents in Pope County raise more than $1M in June
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Gambling Towns Outside Of Vegas Worth Putting Your Money On

Gambling towns outside of Vegas worth putting your money on are located in states like Washington, Colorado, Louisiana and Connecticut. While sin city is always a great time, there are other places for gambling while on vacation that may be closer to home. Playing outside of Vegas generally brings more fun and relaxation to the table games. Dealers…
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The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino said they turned in about 103000 signatures of registered voters Friday in their attempt to qualify their proposed measure for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. James Knight, president of the Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee, certified in…
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Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say
Arkansas Times

Pope County casino repeal campaign reports meeting first hurdle to get on ballot

Fair Play Arkansas, the Choctaw Tribe-financed effort to repeal the Arkansas Constitution's legalization of a casino permit in Pope County, said it submitted 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment today. That's about 11000 more than needed, if all are qualifying registered voters and distributed among 15 counties. But stiffened…
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Pope County casino repeal campaign reports meeting first hurdle to get on ballot
The Arkansas Democrat

Smoking bans in casinos studied

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers' habits says that may no longer be the case. The report issued Friday by Las Vegas-based C3 Gaming…
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Smoking bans in casinos studied
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Vegas in casino manager slaying suspect balks at court date

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man arrested in Southern California as a fugitive in the death of a Las Vegas slot machine parlor manager refused to appear in court Monday for a hearing on murder and other charges. A Las Vegas judge ordered court officials to bring Samuel Fredrick Schmid to court on Tuesday "by any means necessary" to face charges also…
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Suspect in slaying of Las Vegas slots parlor manager refuses to appear in court

A man arrested in Southern California as a fugitive in the death of a Las Vegas slot machine parlor manager refused to appear in court Monday for a hearing on murder and other charges. A Las Vegas judge ordered court officials to bring Samuel Fredrick Schmid to court on Tuesday "by any means necessary" to face charges also including robbery,…
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Police ID man held in Calif. in Las Vegas casino manager’s death

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas police have identified a man with a criminal history who was arrested in Southern California in the death of a Las Vegas slot machine parlor manager trying to stop a purse snatching. Police said Wednesday that 28-year-old Samuel Schmid of Las Vegas was arrested late Monday in the Riverside County city of Desert Hot…
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Police ID man held in Calif. in Las Vegas casino manager’s death
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Suspect in Las Vegas casino manager's death arrested in Desert Hot Springs

A suspect in the death of a Las Vegas casino manager who was trying to stop a purse snatching was arrested earlier this week in Desert Hot Springs The man, identified as a 28-year-old from Las Vegas, was arrested last Monday in Desert Hot Springs by a Los Angeles police fugitive apprehension team, Las Vegas police Officer Larry Hadfield announced…
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Police ID man held in Calif. in Vegas casino manager's death

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man arrested in Southern California in the death of a Las Vegas slot machine parlor manager who was run over by an allegedly stolen vehicle he drove after snatching a purse has been identified as 28-year-old Samuel Fredrick Schmid. Schmid, 28, of Las Vegas was arrested on a fugitive warrant late Monday in the Riverside County…
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Police ID man held in Calif. in Vegas casino manager's death
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What Are the Best Casino Architectures Designed by Italians?

Online gambling and remote betting continue to be big business in Italy, with the countries combined iGaming sector growing by a whopping 46.1% through 2021. Not only is Italy one of the key drivers of Europe's iGaming market, but it's offline casinos also boast a rich and long-standing heritage. To this end, there remain a number of beautifully…
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The Arkansas Democrat

Group formed to keep casino in Pope County

A ballot question committee formed in February to thwart another group's efforts to remove through a statewide ballot measure the provision in the Arkansas Constitution permitting a casino in Pope County. The Arkansas Tourism Alliance has $1.1 million in cash on hand, according to its first campaign finance report filed with the Arkansas Ethics…
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Group formed to keep casino in Pope County
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Oaklawn officially a casino, debuts live craps and blackjack

Oaklawn Racing Casino and Resort officially a casino operating with live dealers HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - It's a big day at Oaklawn Racing Casino and Resort in Hot Springs as they are now officially calling themselves a casino and operating with live dealers. Oaklawn debuted two live Craps and six Blackjack tables to the casino Monday at noon. The…
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Oaklawn officially a casino, debuts live craps and blackjack
World Casino News

Nagasaki Prefecture polish for Casinos Austria International

In Japan and Casinos Austria International has reportedly released an updated draft of just what its envisioned Las Vegas -style integrated casino resort for Nagasaki Prefecture may look like and feature. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Vienna-headquartered operator beat off steep competition in August to be selected as the…
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Nagasaki Prefecture polish for Casinos Austria International
The Arkansas Democrat

Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit filed Tuesday asked the Pulaski County Circuit Court to issue a temporary restraining order halting any movement on a casino in Pope County until the question of whether Legends Resort and…
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Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience
The Arkansas Democrat

Illegal-exaction lawsuit targets lack of Arkansas funding for programs on problem gambling

The Arkansas Racing Commission and the state Department of Finance and Administration have not fulfilled their constitutional duty to establish compulsive-gambling-disorder treatment and educational programs, a lawsuit filed Wednesday claims. Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution requires the Racing Commission to provide at least $200000…
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Illegal-exaction lawsuit targets lack of Arkansas funding for programs on problem gambling
The Dallas Morning News

Cherokee Nation’s plan for $225 million resort wins battle for Arkansas’ final casino license

Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Businesses has won the latest battle in a contentious fight to secure Arkansas' final casino license, potentially clearing a path for construction of a $225 million resort. The Arkansas Racing Commission voted 3-2 on Friday to award the license to the tribe, voiding an earlier decision that gave the last of four…
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Cherokee Nation’s plan for $225 million resort wins battle for Arkansas’ final casino license
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You Can Now Dive To The Las Vegas Of Ancient Rome

Not that it will ever happen given the oasis of sin is in the middle of a desert, but imagine for a second if Las Vegas sank. I mean really plunged to the depths of the Atlantic, taking with it every little lick of hedonism that defines the entertainment capital of the US. Americans would lose their most vibrant adult playground; it'd become a…
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World Casino News

Disastrous Arkansas decision for Gulfside Casino Partnership

In Arkansas and the contest to pick the operator for a proposed Pope County casino has reportedly hit another stumbling block after the successful licensee had its winning bid effectively invalidated by the state's highest court. According to a Thursday report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper, an entity known as Gulfside Casino…
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Disastrous Arkansas decision for Gulfside Casino Partnership
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United States Weekly Gambling-Related Crime Roundup

It has been a busy week when it comes to gambling-related crime across the United States. In addition to numerous raids of illegal gambling operations, there were other interesting cases in the news. In California, police raided an illegal gambling operation early on Thursday morning. The Daly City officers arrested four adults and seized…
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United States Weekly Gambling-Related Crime Roundup
The Arkansas Democrat

Foes pressing their bet on Pope County casino

A Pope County anti-casino group is moving full steam ahead on a petition drive to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the state's general election ballot next year that would remove the county as one of the locations for a casino. The effort by the grassroots group Fair Play Arkansas continues despite an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling…
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Foes pressing their bet on Pope County casino
The Arkansas Democrat

State justices overturn decision on Pope County casino

From left, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox and Ben Cross, the current county judge of Pope County, are shown in this undated combination photo. Actions by the state Legislature and the Arkansas Racing Commission to add rules and requirements to the casino amendment were in line with the Arkansas…
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State justices overturn decision on Pope County casino
The Sentinel Record

Casino chips become collectable items

Casinos and gambling shaped Hot Springs almost as much as the spring waters did. Scores of different clubs came and went, some operating legally and others, not so legally. During the 1950s and'60s, there was a club operating upstairs in the building where Historic District Antiques is now located, called Club Vegas. The accompanying photograph…
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Casino chips become collectable items
The Arkansas Democrat

Pope County officials signaling split with exec on casino filing

Some members of the Pope County Quorum Court say they want the public to know that the county judge does not represent them when it comes to the casino controversy there. Meanwhile, one of the contenders vying to operate a casino there announced that it is joining forces with an Arkansas-based contractor to break ground at its Russellville site. A…
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Pope County officials signaling split with exec on casino filing
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

JPs signaling split with exec on casino filing

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) Some members of the Pope County Quorum Court say they want the public to know that the county judge does not represent them when it comes to the casino controversy there. Meanwhile, one of the contenders vying to…
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JPs signaling split with exec on casino filing
The Arkansas Democrat

Group wants casino kept out

The Fair Play for Arkansas committee has proposed once again a constitutional amendment to remove Pope County as a location for a casino. Larry Walker, a committee spokesman, said in an email Thursday morning that the group filed its petition to the Arkansas secretary of state's office for an amendment to remove Pope County as a location for casino…
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Group wants casino kept out
The Arkansas Democrat

Oaklawn casino expansion opens today

The dining area at The Bugler at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort's new expansion Monday, April 19, 2021. (Richard Rasmussen of The Sentinel-Record) HOT SPRINGS -- The grand opening for the more than $100 million expansion of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort will be today, but advanced media tours of the expansion revealed two consistent themes in its…
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Oaklawn casino expansion opens today
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Gaming Wins Are Still Low at Arkansas Casinos

While casino revenue across states continues to improve, that of Arkansas casinos is still low. The Saracen Casino Resort is the only gaming facility in the state with better results than other casinos. The profit accumulated in May was better than April's, making this casino the only one with good improvement. Ideally, Saracen casino collected…
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Arkansas Times

The gamblers are back at Arkansas casinos

If casino numbers are any indication, the pandemic recession is over. The latest state Racing Commission report indicates total gambling at the three casinos has, in sum, more than regained ground lost when the emergency was declared in March 2020. Some key comparisons: OAKLAWN IN HOT SPRINGS In February 2020, before the pandemic hit, it reported…
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The gamblers are back at Arkansas casinos
The Arkansas Democrat

Early going suggests Saracen bet a winner

After two full months in operation, the Saracen Casino Resort's numbers are looking good to Quapaw Nation officials. (Pine Bluff Commercial/Byron Tate) For the second month in a row, the numbers coming out of Saracen Casino Resort are cause for Carlton Saffa to crow a bit as the doubters eat some of the same bird. The casino opened its big location…
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Early going suggests Saracen bet a winner
Arkansas Times

Monthly numbers show a drop in gambling at two of three casinos in Arkansas

The state Racing Commission's monthly figures on casino gambling show an overall dip in play over the previous month, with the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff showing a gain with drops at Southland in West Memphis and Oaklawn in Hot Springs. The period covers Saracen's first full month of operation of a full casino, after beginning its operation with…
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Monthly numbers show a drop in gambling at two of three casinos in Arkansas