Arkansas

Cherokee Nation Fails in Lawsuit Over Casino License Revocation After Issue 2 Passage

Johnny K.
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Following the recent approval of Arkansas' Issue 2, the Cherokee Nation and affiliated entities have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the amendment’s impact on their plans to build a casin...

Casino License Controversy Escalates in Arkansas Amid Intense Funding Battles

Vanja Mitic
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In a sharp escalation of stakes, two prominent casino-operating tribes, the Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have invested a significant $13 million into their lobbying efforts con...

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for Controversial Casino Ballot Measure

Vanja Mitic
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The Arkansas Supreme Court has recently issued a ruling that maintains the momentum for a ballot measure that could see the revocation of a casino license in Pope County amidst an intense legal and public relat...

Saracen’s Online Gaming Expansion Proposal Encounters Roadblocks

Johnny K.
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In Arkansas, a state known for its stringent gaming regulations, Saracen Casino Resort is making headlines with a proposal to expand online gaming. The Pine Bluff-based casino, under the leadership of Chief Mar...

Cherokee Nation Challenges Arkansas Casino Ballot Measure in Supreme Court

Vanja Mitic
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In a significant legal move, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, together with a newly formed affiliate, has petitioned the Arkansas Supreme Court to dismiss a ballot measure that could obstruct their planned casino...

Gulfside Casino Partnership Proposes $405 Million Casino Resort in Pope County

Johnny K.
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The Gulfside Casino Partnership announced on Wednesday an ambitious plan to invest $405 million in a new casino and resort in Pope County, aiming to stimulate the local economy significantly. The proposal in...

Cherokee-Backed Group Counters Proposed Amendment Threatening Pope County Casino License, Sparks Legal Battle in Arkansas Gaming Sector

Johnny K.
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Investing in Arkansas, a Cherokee-backed group, has been established to counter a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to repeal the contentious Pope County casino license. This development adds another ...

Saracen Casino Seeks Regulatory Amendment to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

Radosav Milutinovic
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After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming ...

Daily Fantasy Sports Pick’em Operators to Leave Florida by March 1, 2024

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the second round of cease and desist letters recently sent out by the Florida regulatory body to daily fantasy sports pick’em operators in the state, Betr, PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy reportedly p...

Arkansas Supreme Court Sends Cherokee Nation License Process Back to the State Racing Commission

Radosav Milutinovic
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In an exhausting casino license process including Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and Gulfside Casino Partnership, Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on 26 October 2023 to send the casino license case back to the Ar...

Arkansas Judge Invalidates Cherokee Nation License to Build Casino

Marija Malenovic
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After Cherokee Nation Businesses, a Cherokee Nation tribal holding company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, received an official license from the state board to construct a casino in Arkansas, an Arkansas judge invali...