The world of gambling in Arkansas has been buzzing with activity since voters approved four casino licenses in 2018—three of which are already operational. The fourth license, tied to Pope County, has been mired in a legal maze, but a pivotal Supreme Court ruling might be turning the tide. The Arkansas Supreme Court recently rejected a petition by the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee (ACCC) that aimed to invalidate signatures on an anti-casino ballot measure. This unanimous decision upheld the findings of a special master, Randy Wright, who noted significant issues with 6,000 signatures that had inadequate addresses, leading to their disqualification.
However, the ruling did not fully close the chapter on this contentious issue. The Supreme Court’s decision did not address the lawsuit’s challenges concerning the ballot title and wording, leaving the anti-casino measure still valid. According to Allison Burum of the ACCC, the court’s ruling, while disappointing, is not the end of their quest. She argued that Issue 2 is designed to overturn the will of Arkansas voters from 2018, potentially costing the state millions in tax revenue and thousands of jobs. On the other hand, Hans Stiritz from Local Voters in Charge—advocating for the measure—expressed gratitude toward the Court’s ruling, indicating that the proper collection of 110,000 signatures was recognized.
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