LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (AP) — An American Indian tribe has submitted its first application for a casino license in Arkansas.
Voters approved a constitutional amendment in November that legalized casinos in four Arkansas counties.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Quapaw Nation in Oklahoma gave the state Racing Commission a $250,000 check on Wednesday as the casino license application period began. The application period will be in effect through May 30.
Several months ago, Quapaw Nation officials announced that they wanted to build the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, which is an estimated $240 million casino project. Pine Bluff’s mayor and Jefferson County officials backed Quapaw Nation’s plan, which is a requirement under the amendment.
A Quapaw Nation attorney says the tribe is excited to finally start the application process for the project.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
