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New Oklahoma Casino To Also Benefit Arkansas Town
posted 4:56 pm Sat November 15, 2008
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Siloam Springs, Ark. - The northwest Arkansas town of Siloam Springs has long been providing city services to neighboring West Siloam Springs in Oklahoma.
Now the city is betting a $108 million expansion of a Cherokee Casino and hotel in the neighboring Oklahoma town will bring in revenues on top of the fees already charged for Siloam Springs water, sewer, and fire protection.
The casino is one of seven in Oklahoma operated by Cherokee Nation Enterprises. It opened its doors last week.
West Siloam Springs Mayor Elaine Carr says the new 200,000-square-foot Cherokee Casino has the potential to turn her town into a popular entertainment strip. She says at least two hotels and a mini-mall have expressed interest in building near the casino.
With the casino expansion, Siloam Springs renegotiated its contract to provide water, sewer and fire service to West Siloam Springs. The new deal increased the fees coming into Siloam Springs.
Now the city is betting a $108 million expansion of a Cherokee Casino and hotel in the neighboring Oklahoma town will bring in revenues on top of the fees already charged for Siloam Springs water, sewer, and fire protection.
The casino is one of seven in Oklahoma operated by Cherokee Nation Enterprises. It opened its doors last week.
West Siloam Springs Mayor Elaine Carr says the new 200,000-square-foot Cherokee Casino has the potential to turn her town into a popular entertainment strip. She says at least two hotels and a mini-mall have expressed interest in building near the casino.
With the casino expansion, Siloam Springs renegotiated its contract to provide water, sewer and fire service to West Siloam Springs. The new deal increased the fees coming into Siloam Springs.
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