The Arkansas Supreme Court recently denied a request from the pro-gambling group Arkansas Wins in 2016 to reconsider disqualifying from the November 8 ballot a constitutional amendment that would have allowed casinos in Boone, Miler and Washington counties. Previously the justices ruled the ballot title did not explain that the measure would violate a federal law against sports betting in Arkansas. Arkansas Wins in 2016 claimed sports gambling was not an important element of the proposed amendment.
The lawsuit challenging the proposal was backed by Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and the Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis.
The high court justices stated they will not review the ruling again, so the issue will remain off the November 8 ballot.
