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Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray King As work continues inside the new Saracen Casino, it is also continuing outside as a roundabout, the first in the city is under construction to provide what Carlton Safa called a “grand entrance to the property. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.

Carlton Saffa explains how Saracen Casino Resort will use the former Bank of America building

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a short-term lease with the Saracen Casino who will wanted to use the former Bank of America building downtown. Tuesday morning on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Carlton Saffa explained what the building will... Read More.

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Racing Commission picks Gulfside Casino to operate Pope County Casino

Thursday, June 18 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday heard presentations from two companies seeking the license to operate a casino in Pope County and selected Gulfside Casino Partnership as the winner. Gulfside, based in Gulfport, Miss., was selected over Cherokee Nation Business who will have 15 days... Read More.

Saracen Casino to open late September or early October, according to John Berrey.

Wednesday, June 3 by Greg

By Ray King Weather and COVID-19, along with material issues have pushed the planned opening of the Saracen Casino to late September of early October, according to Quapaw Chairman John Berrey. Berrey spoke with Greg Horne of Oldies 101.3 and said he and other representatives of... Read More.

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Resolution to close casino fails to pass city council

Monday, May 18 by Ray King

By Ray King By a vote of 5-3, a resolution calling on Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington to ask the operators of the Saracen Casino Annex to shut down for 30 days failed to pass during a meeting of the City Council Monday. Council Member Ivan... Read More.

Council members Trafford and Alexander give opinions on resolution to ask Saracen Casino to delay their reopening

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A resolution sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield that wants Mayor Shirley Washington to ask the Saracen Casino Annex to delay their opening for 30 days will be discussed and voted on when the council meets Monday at 5:30... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council agenda to ask for delay in Casino reopening

Wednesday, May 13 by Greg

The Pine Bluff City Council will meet on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., and have a number of proposed ordinances to be voted on. The first resolution will request the operators of the Saracen Casino Resort to delay in resuming casino operations for a... Read More.

Saracen Casino Annex to utilize social distancing upon reopening

Friday, May 8 by Greg

By Ray King The Saracen Casino Annex, which has been closed for more than a month is scheduled to reopen May 18 and project manager Carlton Saffa said Friday that he has talked to a number of employees who were furloughed when the state ordered... Read More.

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Saracen Casino Annex given green light to reopen

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that the state’s three casino’s will be able to reopen on a limited basis May 18. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, which was held at Texarkana, the Governor said the casino’s, which will include the Saracen Casino... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort subcontractors test positive for COVID-19

Thursday, May 7 by Greg

Several employees of subcontractors on the Saracen Casino Resort have tested positive for COVID-19 according to the Arkansas Times. Those workers have been in isolation according to the article. When asked if there were more than 10 workers, Quapaw Tribal Chairman John Berrey told the... Read More.

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Pope County Casino Facing Lawsuit, Plans Setback

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

A casino applicant hoping for a court ruling received the unexpected on Monday. Gulfside Casino Partnership, who is suing the Arkansas Racing Commission, was hoping for Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox to make a ruling but instead, he gave instructions. Part of the application included a... Read More.

Saracen Casino Annex Building Expects Soft-Opening In A Few Weeks

Thursday, September 5 by Staff

Construction workers are putting the finishing touches on the Quapaw Nation's 15,000 square foot facility "mini casino". Its set to open next to the Saracen Q-Store which is a refurbished truck stop located across the street from the main Saracen Casino Resort complex. Gaming vendors... Read More.

Stories tagged with: casino

Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property

Carlton Saffa explains how Saracen Casino Resort will use the former Bank of America building

Racing Commission picks Gulfside Casino to operate Pope County Casino

Saracen Casino to open late September or early October, according to John Berrey.

Resolution to close casino fails to pass city council

Council members Trafford and Alexander give opinions on resolution to ask Saracen Casino to delay their reopening

Pine Bluff City Council agenda to ask for delay in Casino reopening

Saracen Casino Annex given green light to reopen

Saracen Casino Resort subcontractors test positive for COVID-19

Pope County Casino Facing Lawsuit, Plans Setback

Saracen Casino Annex Building Expects Soft-Opening In A Few Weeks

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