Arkansas: Multi-million dollar expansion of Saracen Casino Resort continues

Monday, March 10, 2025 3:22 AM
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  • Maya Ellison, KTHV-TV

If you’re someone in Arkansas who frequently travels down the interstate headed toward Pine Bluff then you can’t miss the 13-story hotel as you head out toward exit 46. You may have even found yourself wondering what all the construction is for.

“If you find yourself headed to southeastern Arkansas, just look out the window. You’ll see Saracen from miles away with two 300-foot cranes in the air,” described Carlton Saffa, the Chief Marketing Officer for Saracen Casino Resort.

Saracen Casino Resort has left many people in Jefferson County anticipating the $250 million expansion.

Back in October, the highest beam was placed on top of the structure during a topping-off ceremony for the new hotel.