Posts Tagged ‘Arkansas Racing Commission’
Tuesday Marks The Grand Opening Of The $350M Saracen Casino
The Saracen Casino opens its doors on Tuesday to all Arkansas players in the Pine Bluff area. The casino will create 1,100 new jobs for Pine Bluff residents. The state will get 13% net revenue for the first $150 million and 20% net revenue for all exceeding $150 million. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Saracen…
Read MoreArkansas Commissioners Casino Proposal Approval Comes With Backlash
The Arkansas Racing Commission granted the approval of building a land-based casino operated by Gulfside. Gulfside was picked over Cherokee and won the total vote by 71 points. Cherokee officials have since been vocal that they believe there were biases that caused for the scoring to not go their way. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – One…
Read MoreA Second Oklahoma Tribe Is Interested In Opening Casinos In Arkansas
The Choctaw Nation is interested in operating casinos in Arkansas. The Cherokee Nation from Oklahoma has also filed a similar application. The Cherokee Nation has support from Pope County while the Choctaw Nation does not. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Choctaw Nation has submitted an application to the Arkansas Racing Commission for a gaming license.…
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