Cross reportedly opposes a casino in the area.Įarly last month, Issue 4, now, Amendment 100 of the Arkansas Constitution, was approved by the state’s voters allowing local leaders to choose via a letter of support applicants for a casino license in their respective community. The company responsible for the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport has submitted a letter of support from Pope County Judge Jim Ed Gibson to the Arkansas Racing Commission for its casino gaming application. However, what looks to be the beginning of a lengthy legal debate has begun as casino opponents have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the outgoing Judge’s support letter for the proposed resort casino in Russellville.Įlected as county judge in 1998, Gibson will be replaced by Ben Cross, who won the Pope County primary election in May and will be sworn in as county judge on Jan. Mississippi-based operator, Gulfside Casino Partnership LLC, on Thursday announced plans for a three-phase $250-million resort casino in Pope County despite opposition from residents of the Arkansas agricultural based community.Īccording to local newspaper the Arkansas Times…
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