Arkansas Passes Issue 2 Keeping Casino Out of Russellville Family Council [Video]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, November 6, 2024

Little Rock, Ark. – On Tuesday, proposed constitutional amendment Issue 2 keeping a casino out of Russellville passed in Arkansas.

Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement, saying, “I believe voters made the right decision. Statewide, Issue 2 passed with strong support. Issue 2 prevents the State of Arkansas from licensing a casino in Russellville, and it prevents any additional casinos from being opened in Arkansas without a new constitutional amendment and without local voter approval at a special election. Passing Issue 2 keeps a casino out of Pope County, and it respects the ability of local people to govern themselves.”

Cox called casino gambling a blight on communities. “Legalized gambling has become a scourge in our state. On average, Arkansans are gambling more than a million dollars every day on sports betting alone. Gambling tax revenue has not improved Arkansas’ roads or boosted our economy. Instead it’s hurt …