Casino
November 3, 2023
Pope County Officials Seek Neutrality in Ongoing Casino License Battle
In the wake of a recent ruling by the Arkansas Supreme Court, Pope County Judge Ben Cross is urging the county quorum court to remain neutral in the contentious legal battle over the coveted casino license for Russellville. The ruling, delivered on October 26, revoked the license from a partnership between Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds License Revocation for Pope County Casino
The ambition of two companies, to wit Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends Resort and Casino, to bring a new gambling property to Pope County, Arkansas has gone on for years. The businesses have tried it all – playing nice and playing hardball, but locals have not bucked and have remained mostly firmly opposed to the […]
Legal
October 5, 2023
Gentry Murder Case Remains Suspended as Defense Asks for Second Mental Evaluation
Martin Tavarez-Torres, accused of fatally shooting his coworker, Fidel Mercado Reyes, at La Huerta Mexican restaurant in Gentry, Arkansas, has been found fit to stand trial. Tavarez-Torres, aged 23, was charged with capital murder, and his defense lawyers have sought a second mental evaluation to determine whether he comprehended the criminality of his actions at […]
Lottery
May 9, 2023
Arkansas Woman Wins $2.34M LOTTO Jackpot
A lucky player has finally claimed the $2,338,000 LOTTO jackpot in Arkansas, 5 News reported. According to the local news outlet, the huge jackpot was claimed by an anonymous woman from Sebastian County. The woman took the $2.3 million home after it had remained unclaimed for a week and a half. The lottery was drawn […]
Lottery
March 23, 2023
Scientific Games Upgrades Arkansas Scholarship Lottery App
Provider of lottery products, technology and services, Scientific Games, announced today the launch of the new mobile app developed for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, giving players in the state an improved lottery experience. Modernized, Enhanced Features The Club, the new Arkansas Lottery + Club mobile app already available through the Apple App Store and Google […]
Casino
January 16, 2023
Judge Rules against Cherokee Nation’s License for Casino in Arkansas
Overall, Arkansas approved four locations for land-based gambling venues following a constitutional amendment from 2018. While casinos were already built for three locations, a legal battle has been ongoing for the fourth location, Pope County. Preparing its casino operations, the Cherokee Nation Businesses bought 180 acres in the county. But a legal battle challenging the […]
Casino
January 6, 2023
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 […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Arkansas Sports Betting Handle in November Hits $30.5M, Highest Yet
Even though the state isn’t one of the biggest in terms of population, Arkansas has certainly proven to be one of the most important betting hubs in the United States. The state managed to collect a total of $30.5 million in total bets during November, official data by the Department of Finance and Administration confirmed. […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Allwyn Enters the US Market via Camelot LS Group Acquisition
Allwyn, the winner of the Fourth UK National Lottery bid, and the owner of the current UK National Lottery operator, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, announced an agreement for the acquisition of Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies for an undisclosed fee. Expanding Operations into the US The acquisition of Chicago-based Camelot LS Group allows Allwyn […]
Casino
December 16, 2022
Southland Casino Hotel Finalizes $320M Expansion
The Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas, has just wrapped up a huge expansion of its property. The renovations cost the company $320 million as it seeks to turn the venue into a true Las Vegas-styled gambling destination. The Expansion Is Complete The spectacular expansion took three years to complete. What once began as […]
