“Additionally, we have to clean and prepare any asphalt damage to the parking lots for the safety of our guests and employees.” “Really, the primary focus is accessing, and then drying out, the underground vaults containing the utilities for the property,” Crofts said. The resort had closed a week ago as a result of the increased rise in the Arkansas River. of Engineers, we are hopeful the water release will be reduced to a manageable level.” “There are too many unknowns until the water recedes so that we may assess the property and prioritize the most immediate issues to address in order to expedite reopening,” Chief Executive Officer Pat Crofts said.

(KTUL) - The River Spirit Casino Resort says the resort will remain closed through the month of June due to flooding.