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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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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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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
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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 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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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Arkansas’ Southland Casino Racing opens expanded gaming floor amid $320M renovations

In 2019, Delaware North's Southland Casino Racing began construction of a $320 million casino expansion project. After years of planning, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was present on Tuesday at the opening of its revamped casino floor, a key part of the millionaire endeavor. The expanded 113000 square feet casino, features an ambiance that mirrors a…
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Arkansas’ Southland Casino Racing opens expanded gaming floor amid $320M renovations
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Southland Casino raises thousands for Hattiloo Theatre

MEMPHIS, Tenn.- Southland Casino Racing presented a big check to the Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis on Tuesday. The Hattiloo Theatre is the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in five surrounding states and offers free programming and performances staged throughout the Mid-South. "We support the Hattiloo Theatre's vision to develop a modern…
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Inside Southland Casino Racing's big expansion project

Southland officials said the construction on the new casino complex is on schedule to open in the spring. The hotel will follow later in the year. WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - Southland Casino Racing is expanding, and Friday they gave a behind-the-scenes look at what's being done at the popular destination. Southland officials said the construction on the…
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Inside Southland Casino Racing's big expansion project
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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
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Southland Casino in Arkansas Offering More in its Hiring Efforts

Southland Casino Racing in Arkansas has increased its hiring bonus to $2, 000. The casino resort is located in West Memphis, across the Mississippi River. Last month announced a $1, 000 bonus for certain jobs. The casino and the race track had also extended on-site interviews through 11th November. Apart from bonuses, the casino resort is also…
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Complete Review of Southland Casino Racing

Southland Casino Racing is yet another racino in the Southeast United States, this one coming to you from West Memphis, Arkansas. Today's post will cover all of what makes Southland Casino Racing such an attractive vacation venue, given its resort-style amenities immersed within old-fashioned greyhound racing. Let's begin today's post with an…
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Complete Review of Southland Casino Racing
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Southland Casino in Arkansas Offering Immediate Jobs and Bonuses

Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis, Arkansas, is offering job positions, with some applicants getting immediate jobs and bonuses. The resort has scheduled interviews starting on 12th August and going through 2nd September. The casino resort is located across the great Mississippi River. Interviews will be conducted between 11 to 3 pm in the…
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Southland Casino in Arkansas Offering Immediate Jobs and Bonuses
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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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Southland Casino Racing Pushes Back Launch of $250mn Expansion to 2022

Southland Casino Racing has pushed back the opening of its $250 million expansion due to construction and other delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The property's planned new amenities were originally expected to open doors for visitors and guests in early 2021, but their launch has now been postponed to mid-2022. Located in West Memphis,…
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Southland Casino Racing Pushes Back Launch of $250mn Expansion to 2022