Saracen Casino Resort is not only exceeding expectations in the gambling and hospitality industry but also proving a monumental force in the economic revitalization of Jefferson County, according to a recent economic impact analysis.
Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa, the first employee at Saracen and a key figure in the resort’s success, highlighted the staggering figures and the positive changes sweeping through Pine Bluff during a recent address at the Pine Bluff City Council meeting on Monday.
The economic impact analysis, conducted by Boyette Strategic Advisors, a renowned economic development consulting firm, shows Saracen contributes $236 million annually to the local economy.