One applicant has threatened to sue because it had endorsements from local officials who left office before the rules took effect. None has approval of current elected officials in Pope County or Russellville, as the rules of the Arkansas Racing Commission require.
Legends was founded on the principle of creating a superior guest experience during game day, and we look forward to bringing that expertise to the state of Arkansas.”Ī Mississippi casino operator, an Iowa casino operator, a Nevada casino operator touting a deal with Hard Rock Casinos and the Choctaw tribe, which operates a casino just across the border from Oklahoma have also applied for Pope County casino permit under the 2018 constitutional amendment expanding casino gambling in Arkansas. It is very important to us because of the family history and connection we have to Arkansas.
Stephen Jones, executive vice president, CEO and director of Player Personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, said, “We are excited to have Legends involved in the process.
