In an April 26, 2019, Yogonet article, Hard Rock and Warner Gaming join forces to obtain a casino license in Arkansas, just before the opening of the May 2019 application window for Arkansas casino license, Bill Warner talked about the proposal for “a new fully-integrated resort with casino gaming for Pope County.” The proposed prospect was to be a partnership between Warner Gaming and Hard Rock.
“We aim to deliver to Pope County a facility that will attract visitors throughout the region and beyond,” Bill Warner, the company’s owner and CEO said. “With its truly global reach, the Hard Rock brand will help us do that.”
“Arkansans have decided to keep the jobs and tax revenues associated with casino gaming within the state, and we are excited for the opportunity to be a part of that,” Warner said. “In the coming weeks, we will continue our discussions with Pope County residents so that we can get a feel for what the community would like to see in a project like this. Our past experience has taught us that community input and involvement is critical to our success.”
“The Hard Rock brand is one of the most recognizable in the world. We are pleased with the opportunity to bring the Hard Rock brand to Arkansas and continue our relationship with the Warner Gaming team,” said Jon Lucas, chief operating officer of Hard Rock International.