 It would require the Pope County Quorum Court to vote on whether they want a casino. The ballot proposal is being funded by the Choctaw Nation. Five years ago, they submitted an application to build a casino in Pope County and were rejected. When asked about the casino amendment, Chuck Garrett, CEO of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, said, quote, We're planning to proceed immediately. Our intent is to deliver a casino project. Josie Lenora, Little Rock Public Radio. Josie Lenora, Little Rock Public Radio.