Cherokee Nation Entertainment formally celebrated their new management of Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica with a ribbon cutting on Friday.

“This is a historic day of growth for our hospitality portfolio as we enter the commercial gaming industry, and we welcome the wonderful team at Gold Strike to the family,” said Mark Fulton, president and chief operating officer of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, when the company completed the acquisition from Mandalay Resort Group earlier this year.

“For years, we’ve set the standard of excellence in gaming. We are excited to invest in this beautiful property and bring our three decades of industry experience to guests in the Mid-South market.”