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Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Friday, November 12 by Ray King

The State Racing Commission voted Friday to award Cherokee Nation Business the license to operate a casino in Pope County. Media reports indicated that three members of the commission voted for the motion while two others voted no and one did not vote. The license... Read More.

Bond set for woman accused of stealing at casino

Monday, November 1 by Greg

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Maumelle woman accused of taking a card reader from the Saracen Casino Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shameka Kelly, 38, with financial... Read More.

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Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

Bond set for Texas man arrested at Saracen Casino

Monday, October 18 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Texas man accused of being involved in a fight inside the Saracen Casino Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Devontay Walker, 28, of... Read More.

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Saracen Casino sponsors ASC Fall Youth Cooking Series

Thursday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts & Science Center announced that their new exciting and innovative youth cooking series is back this fall, with even more fun learning opportunities on tap sponsored by Saracen Casino Resort. Their website has the Registration information that is now open for the... Read More.

Saracen Casino and Resort Chief Market Officer talks taxes and goals

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last month, the Saracen Casino and Resort outpaced Oaklawn in terms of net winning and the amount of taxes that were paid to the state, the county, and the cities where the two are located. Figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission showed Saracen reported winnings... Read More.

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Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

For the month of June, the Saracen Casino and Resort paid just over $1.822 million dollars in total taxes, according to the most recent figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission. That figure is based on a total net win of $14,020,446 and is 13... Read More.

Saracen Casino teaming with AFMC to offer free COVID vaccinations

Friday, July 9 by Ray King

The Saracen Casino Resort and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) are teaming up to provide no-cost COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Casino in Pine Bluff. The one-shot dose will be available to anyone... Read More.

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Mayor talks raises and casino money

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington plans to ask the City Council to approve a salary increase for her choice of police chief. Washington on Tuesday said Robert Jones, who is currently police chief in Kingsland, Georgia, said he would accept the job at... Read More.

Taxes on casino provides funds for state, county and city

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Saracen Casino received a license to operate two years ago, and while the annex drew customers, starting in September, 2019, it featured only 300 machines and no table games. With the opening of the main casino in November 2020, the number of... Read More.

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UAPB announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino

Friday, April 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino Resort and the Quapaw Nation Tuesday. The gift will support the Student-Athlete Academic Center, which assists student-athletes in improving academic outcomes. “This gift comes at an exciting time for... Read More.

Truck overturned load near Saracen Casino Resort

Monday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Monday morning, a truck hauling logs overturned in the roundabout near the Saracen Casino Resort. There were no injures reported and there is no further information available at this time.

Stories tagged with: casino

Cherokee Nation Business to be awarded license for Pope County casino

Bond set for woman accused of stealing at casino

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Bond set for Texas man arrested at Saracen Casino

Saracen Casino sponsors ASC Fall Youth Cooking Series

Saracen Casino and Resort Chief Market Officer talks taxes and goals

Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

Saracen Casino teaming with AFMC to offer free COVID vaccinations

Mayor talks raises and casino money

Taxes on casino provides funds for state, county and city

UAPB announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino

Truck overturned load near Saracen Casino Resort

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