Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Arkansas 2018 General Election in Arkansas.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote authorizes the creation of four new casinos in Arkansas.
A "no" vote would prevent the construction of four new casinos in Arkansas.
According to Craig Davies of Totally Gaming, over 30% of Arkansans gamble. However, because Arkansas is surrounded by gambling states, many Arkansans leave our state to gamble elsewhere. Creating these new casinos will keep gambling money in Arkansas. , in support of Issue 4 (Learn more)
According to Driving Arkansas Forward, the new casinos would generate over $120 million in additional tax revenue for the state every year. This money could go towards funding infrastructure and road repair projects., in support of Issue 4 (Learn more)
According to the Texarkana Gazette, there is no part of the measure that guarantees how or where the additional tax money would be spent. , in opposition to Issue 4 (Learn more)
According to the Pine Bluff Commercial, casinos target low-income individuals who can least afford to gamble, but who end up losing money, increasing poverty in communities. , in opposition to Issue 4 (Learn more)
This measure would amend the Arkansas Constitution to issue one new casino license in Garland, Crittenden, Pope, and Jefferson counties. All gambling revenue from these casinos would be subject to a tax ranging between 13% and 20%.
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