RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court threw plans for a Cherokee casino in Russellville into disarray on Thursday, Oct. 26, upholding a ruling that voided the casino company’s license.
In a 5-2 ruling written by Associate Justice Cody Hiland, the court ruled against the Arkansas Racing Commission, which granted the license, and Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC, which has bought $35 million worth of land for a $225 million Legends Resort and Casino.
The court found that the Racing Commission acted beyond its legal authority under Amendment 100 of the Arkansas Constitution, which legalized casino gambling in Hot Springs, West Memphis, Pine Bluff and Pope County. The license was issued to two entities, the court found: both Legends Resort and Casino LLC and Cherokee Nation Businesses LLC.
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