Tag: Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation contributes $3.1B annually to Oklahoma’s economy
The Cherokee Nation now adds more than $3.1 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy. New research shows the tribe and its businesses... more
Arkansas: U.S. judge aims for April in decision on Pope County casino’s future
A federal trial to determine the future of a casino in Pope County concluded oral arguments Thursday, but it will be weeks before a... more
Bench trial over Cherokee Nation effort to restore Arkansas casino license begins
Attorneys for the state and for Cherokee Nation Entertainment/Businesses LLC squared off Tuesday in the first day of what is anticipated to... more
Cherokee Nation bets on a long shot to revive Arkansas casino license revoked in statewide vote
After six years of legal wrangling, supporters still have a roll of the dice to save plans for a $320 million Cherokee Nation casino and... more
Arkansas: Federal judge will not delay implementation of anti-casino amendment
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a temporary delay in the implementation of an anti-casino constitutional amendment that Arkansas voters... more
Federal hearing held over Arkansas amendment that revoked casino license
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday about whether Arkansas’ Issue 2 should be put on hold. Cherokee Nation Entertainment filed a... more
Cherokee business files suit over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cherokee Nation Entertainment on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment Arkansas voters... more
Arkansas voters revoke Cherokee Nation’s license to build casino in Pope County, despite local support
A casino won’t be built in Pope County after all, thanks to Arkansas voters’ passage of a constitutional amendment Tuesday to revoke... more
Arkansas: Campaigns for and against casino amendment have raised a combined $31 million, reports show
The campaigns for and against the proposed constitutional amendment that could repeal the gaming license for a planned casino in Pope... more
Arkansas: Pope County judge lauds casino, urges vote against issue that would revoke license
A group of people eager to build a casino near Russellville held a press conference Wednesday to urge voters to reject a proposed... more
