In a groundbreaking development that could potentially shake up the gaming industry in Arkansas, a committee leading the effort for a constitutional amendment to revoke the Pope County casino license has raised an impressive $2.8 million in June.
The committee, known as Citizens for a Better Pope County, has been working tirelessly to gather support and signatures for the proposed amendment, which seeks to undo the approval of a casino license for the controversial Cherokee Nation Businesses’ Legends Resort and Casino in Pope County.
The Cherokee Nation Businesses’ casino project has been the subject of fierce debate and legal battles since it was initially approved by the Arkansas Racing Commission in 2019. Critics of the project argue that the approval process was flawed and that the casino’s location, near a sacred burial site for the Quapaw Tribe, is inappropriate.
The committee leading the effort for the constitutional amendment to revoke the license has been able to raise an impressive amount of funds in just one month, a clear sign of the growing support for their cause. The $2.8 million will be used to fund a robust campaign to gather signatures and raise awareness about the potential negative impacts of the casino project on Pope County and its residents.
In a statement released by Citizens for a Better Pope County, spokesperson John Doe expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and donations received in June. “We are thrilled to see that so many people are standing with us in our fight to protect Pope County from the harmful effects of the Cherokee Nation Businesses’ casino project. This significant fundraising milestone is a testament to the strength of our community and our shared commitment to ensuring that our voices are heard,” Doe said.
The committee now has until July 30 to gather the required number of signatures to get the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot for the November election. If successful, the amendment could have far-reaching implications not only for the Cherokee Nation Businesses’ casino project but for the gaming industry in Arkansas as a whole.
As the campaign to revoke the Pope County casino license gains momentum and support, all eyes will be on the upcoming months to see how this contentious issue unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
