The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Jeannie Roberts reported at length [Monday] morning on a symbolic resolution before the Pope County Quorum Court tonight objecting to County Judge Ben Cross’ continued support of an application by the Cherokee Nation to win a permit for a Pope County casino authorized by a 2018 constitutional amendment.

The Quorum Court is now likely more anti-casino (of any persuasion) after the 2020 election. The current contest is between the Cherokee Nation and the Gulfside Casino Partnership of Mississippi, which narrowly won approval of the state Racing Commission for the license in a vote marked by charges of irregularities.

The issue is embroiled in multiple court actions, the most important currently before the Arkansas Supreme Court on the question of whether Gulfside is a qualified applicant.