Legends Resort & Casino will bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic impact to the River Valley and state of Arkansas. Through our local office in downtown Russellville, Legends Resort & Casino will continue to be an outstanding community partner, dedicated to providing something for everyone.
Projections:
- 10-year economic impact of more than $5 billion
More than $300 million investment in facilities:
- Casino
- Hotel with 200 rooms
- Sportsbook
- Indoor conference & music venue
- Outdoor music venue
$38.8 million Economic Development Agreement with Pope County paid directly to:
- Pope County & local municipalities
- Community organizations
- Fire protection groups
- Scholarship funds
- Art associations
Recurring economic impact over first 10 years:
- Once operational, estimates are that Legends Resort & Casino will immediately create more than 2,100 jobs in Pope County and surrounding counties through direct and indirect employment.
- Over the 10-year licensure, Legends Resort & Casino will support tens of thousands of jobs in Pope County and surrounding counties from direct and indirect employment.
- Legends Resort & Casino is expected to purchase hundreds of millions from vendors, most of which will be Arkansas based, over the 10-year license period.
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