The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a judge’s ruling to void Cherokee Nation’s casino license. Thus, the state is preparing for another round of applications for the last casino that voters approved. In addition, the judges voted 5-2 to strike down the license for a proposed casino in Pope County.
In 2018, voters adopted a constitutional amendment that permitted casinos to be developed in four locations, one of which being Pope County. While casinos have opened in the other three jurisdictions, the license for Pope County has been held up in litigation. Thus, players opt to play on the best online casinos.
According to virtual sports betting reports, the Supreme Court held that the Commission lacked the jurisdiction to grant Legends and Cherokee Nation Businesses a single license under the 2018 amendment.
Cherokee Nation’s Casino License Voided
Cherokee Nation Businesses expressed disappointment in the decision and reaffirmed its intention to become the casino operator. In addition, they already bought over 325 acres (hectares) for the casino project.
According to experts in online gambling in South Korea, Gulfside Casino Partnership of Mississippi challenged the license in court. Also, the commission granted a casino license to Gulfside in 2020. However, the State Supreme Court nullified it because the project required the approval of the local legislative body. The former judge of Pope County supported the Gulfside application.
Gulfside looks forward to showing Pop County leaders how their proposed casino resort will benefit the community and the state. Also, they are ready to compete with Legends for the last casino license.
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