Hard Rock pushes for Arkansas casino
US-operator Hard Rock unveiled its Arkansas casino plans after it was one of five companies to submit an application to develop a venue in the state.
US.- Many casino developers want to make a move in Arkansas and Hard Rock International is among them. That’s why the company has unveiled its plans to build a casino in the state.
The company partnered with Warner Gaming to build a Hard Rock-branded property in the region. The first phase will cost US$230 million and would be part of a 300-room hotel and a 44,450-square-foot casino with 1,150 gaming machines, 28 table games, a sports betting facility, a poker room and mobile betting.
“Our team is excited to bring this amenity to the local community as part of our overall resort destination proposal for Hard Rock Arkansas,” Bill Warner, president and CEO of Warner Gaming, commented. “We believe it will be a place for families to enjoy sports, be active, and spend time together and are proud to be able to provide the community what it wants.”
Applications
After new regulations cleared the way for a new Arkansas casino, the industry set its eyes on Pope County. That’s why a Mississippi operator became the first to apply for a licence to take over the venue.
According to the authorities, three more bidders may soon put up their own proposals before the end of the month. However, Gulfside Casino Partnership delivered the application packet to the Arkansas Racing Commission’s (ARC) office first.
“We believe our application makes a compelling case for why River Valley Casino Resort will be a strong partner not only to Pope County and the River Valley but the entire state,” Gulfside attorney Casey Castleberry said in an email to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
