The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photo from Facebook
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma continues its streak of major gaming-related developments. The tribe is holding a press conference tomorrow to discuss a $80 million development deal at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Tulsa. Plans call for a "premier shopping, dining and entertainment" at the facility, Cherokee Nation Businesses said in a media alert.
Artist's rendering of the Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Image from Cherokee Nation
The announcement comes on the heels of a $170 million casino, hotel and retail development in Tahlequah, the tribe's capital. The tribe is also building a $10 million casino on an Indian allotment near the Kansas border.
An artist's rendering of the new Cherokee Nation casino in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Image from Cherokee Nation
The 17,000-square-foot facility in South Coffeyville is due to open in February 2015, The Cherokee Phoenix reported. Get the Story:
Cherokee Nation announces $80 million agreement with development firm at Hard Rock (The Tulsa World 9/9)
Cherokee Nation Businesses say an $80 million development in the works for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (KJRH 9/8)
CNB board updated on casino construction (The Cherokee Phoenix 9/9)
Ground broken for Cherokee Casino South Coffeyville (The Cherokee Phoenix 9/8) Related Stories:
Bill John Baker: Cherokee Nation creates a new 'field of dreams' (9/8)
Editorial: Cherokee Nation boosts economy with new casino plans (9/5)
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Cherokee Nation starts construction on casino at Indian allotment (08/28)
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