Cherokee Nation makes its Pope County casino pitch with Jerry Jones-related partnership

The Cherokee Nation has joined the groups touting big plans for a Pope County casino, presuming one is allowed there.

The nation’s business arm announced a partnership with Legends, a hospitality venture formed in 2008 by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

A Cherokee news release said that the tribe, with Legends, will “deliver a world-class entertainment complex consistent with other venues within the Legends portfolio.” Their pitch includes a promise to “monetize” non-casino parts of the development. Said the release:

The location for the casino development is planned for Russellville, Arkansas, on approximately 135 acres off Interstate 40 along Nob Hill Road, between Weir Road on the west and Alaskan Trail on the east. The project will be completed in phases: The first phase includes Legends’ designs and elements for the casino, hotel and curated culinary experience. Phase two will focus on incorporating lifestyle and entertainment amenities, with an emphasis on creating family-friendly entertainment options. The final phase will include additional retail, dining and hotel concepts.

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