New Casino In Tahlequah Oklahoma
The new Durbin Feeling Language Center, with designs unveiled Monday, will use a converted casino to house all of the tribe’s language programs under one roof in Tahlequah. Cherokee Casinos have begun to reopen in Oklahoma following strict safety and sanitation guidelines. The state of Oklahoma (OK) a is located in the South-Center of the United-States, just above the state of Texas. The “Sooner State” has a population of nearly 3,8 million. The majority of the people living in OK reside in Oklahoma City, the state’s capital. The Oklahoma State provides an astonish number of gaming venues. Cherokee Nation Opens New Tahlequah Casino The new Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah officially opened its doors at 10:00AM April 30, 2019. This casino is located in the Cherokee Springs Plaza on U.S. 62 south of Tahlequah, and replaces the original Tahlequah casino located 5 minutes southwest on U.S. The existing Cherokee Casino located a few miles south of Tahlequah, OK at 16489 Highway 62 will be replaced by a new Cherokee casino under construction in the Cherokee Springs Plaza. The 92,000-square-foot facility will feature 525 electronic games, a restaurant, a grab-and-go cafe, a live music venue, a full-service bar and complimentary non.
The Cherokee Nation will be opening a newer and larger casino in its capital city in Oklahoma. The tribe broke ground on the Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah on Monday. The 92,000-square-foot facility will feature 525 electronic games, a 144-seat restaurant, a cafe, a live music venue and a full-service bar. “We believe in making sound investments that have a lasting impact on the Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee people,” Principal Chief Bill John Baker said in a press release. “This new property will be a regional attraction for tourism and economic development and is a complement to the work happening at Cherokee Springs Plaza and all over the Tahlequah area.” The casino will be located at the Cherokee Springs Plaza, the tribe's multi-use development project. The 154-acre are includes several retail, dining and entertainment options, including the 18-hole Cherokee Springs Golf Course.
“We’ve taken one of the largest tracts in Tahlequah’s main corridor and are using it to grow the economy and create jobs,” said Shawn Slaton, CEO of Cherokee Nation Businesses. “We’ve attracted new restaurants and businesses and are now bringing first-class entertainment options to Cherokee Springs Plaza. We know this casino and economic development endeavor will have a lasting impact on the Cherokee Nation and the entire region.” The casino currently employs 174 people, the tribe said. The expansion will add another 220 jobs to the facility. Construction is expected to take less than a year, according to news reports. The old property is being donated to the Cherokee Immersion Charter School in Tahlequah. The tribe operates nine gaming facilities in Oklahoma. Read More on the Story:
Cherokee Nation begins construction on new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah (KFOR March 26, 2018)