LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court (ASC) has ruled that Issue 2, which gives voters the final on whether to open their community to casino gambling or not, will be on the November ballot.
This comes after the ASC ruled that votes for the casino amendment were a step closer to being counted on Election Day.
Now, votes cast in November for Issue 2 will be counted after the court ruled that the group pushing to block the casino amendment did not provide enough evidence.
“This is a great day for the people of Arkansas. We are one step closer to ensuring that local voters—not politicians and gambling lobbyists—have the final say on whether or not casinos are allowed in their hometowns. Allowing local communities to determine their own future is a time-honored American value. Issue 2 keeps casinos from being forced on communities that vote against them,” said Hans Stiritz, spokesman for Local Voters in Charge.
Issue 2 doesn’t affect currently operating casinos or authorize any new licenses.
“We’re grateful for the Arkansas Supreme Court’s final decision to affirm the certification of Issue 2, keep it on the ballot, and allow the vote of the people to be counted," Stiritz added.
