A major casino-related issue in Arkansas dominated the news this week after the state's high court made a crucial ruling on a ballot measure. 

According to the Associated Press, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the language of a ballot measure that would give state residents the ability to vote to revoke a planned casino license.

Certain groups were spending Millions of dollars attempting to have the measure taken off the ballot.

The casino in question, which was the last of four licenses issued, was to be constructed in Pope County by Cherokee Nation Entertainment.

What's going on?

The state's high court, in a 6--1 ruling, rejected the lawsuit filed to have the measure removed. Those suing to have it removed argued that the ballot measure was "riddled with errors."

The first part of the lawsuit focused on the technical details of how the ballot measure came to be, specifically an issue with signature gathering.

The Associate Press noted:

Cherokee Nation Entertainment and an affiliated group, the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee, filed a lawsuit challenging the measure. The court on Monday rejected the first part of the lawsuit that claimed the group behind the measure violated several signature gathering laws.

Justice Karen Baker wrote the majority opinion explaining why the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the way it did.

"In sum, we hold that the popular name and ballot title are an intelligible, honest, and impartial means of presenting the proposed amendment to the people for their consideration,” Justice Baker wrote. "We hold that it is an adequate and fair representation without misleading tendencies or partisan coloring."

Should voters approve the amendment next month, the casino license would be revoked. The casino has already been held up by numerous legal challenges over the past few years.

Statements made

Hans Stiritz, spokesperson for Local Voters in Charge, which spearheaded getting the amendment on the ballot, celebrated the high court's ruling.

"Issue 2 keeps casinos from being forced on communities that vote against them," Stiritz said.

He added, "We’re grateful for the Arkansas Supreme Court’s final decision to affirm the certification of Issue 2, keep it on the ballot, and allow the vote of the people to be counted."

Should the amendment be approved, it will give voters the power to decide on future casino licenses.