Legends Resort & Casino Arkansas January 6, 2022Īccording to the cited news source, the CEO said CNB has had “productive” initial meetings with city planners and is currently awaiting the results of environmental traffic studies. We remain committed to creating a Legendary entertainment experience that will provide economic benefits for decades to come. Legends and the people of Pope County have a lot to look forward to in 2022. “ We remain hopeful that all will be resolved in the coming weeks and months so that we can break ground on Legends Resort & Casino as soon as possible.” It is important to note that many aspects of timing are out of our hands and ultimately controlled by the courts,” Garrett said. “ Our legal team is working to quickly dismiss all pending litigation. However, the proposed casino has been facing more than two years of local resistance to date.
CNB has yet to schedule a groundbreaking for the $225 million property, expected to create more than 1,000 direct jobs.Īccording to Arkansas Business, CEO Chuck Garrett said that once work begins, it would take between 18 to 24 months to construct the venue. Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB)’s Legends Resort & Casino in Pope County, Arkansas, still remains on hold amid litigation.
