Tag: Cherokee Nation
Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation committee discusses gaming strength, contracting, Arkansas casino
Members of the Cherokee Nation Executive and Finance committee convened Aug. 28 to discuss federal contracting challenges, strong gaming... more
Arkansas vote blocking Cherokee Nation casino license upheld in federal court
An announcement from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Thursday said the amendment passed by voters that blocked the Cherokee Nation... more
United Keetoowah Band one step closer to reopening Oklahoma casino
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued an opinion in January stating the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) is an equal successor to the... more
Cherokee Nation contributes $3.1B annually to Oklahoma’s economy
The Cherokee Nation now adds more than $3.1 billion annually into the Oklahoma economy. New research shows the tribe and its businesses... more
Arkansas: U.S. judge aims for April in decision on Pope County casino’s future
A federal trial to determine the future of a casino in Pope County concluded oral arguments Thursday, but it will be weeks before a... more
Bench trial over Cherokee Nation effort to restore Arkansas casino license begins
Attorneys for the state and for Cherokee Nation Entertainment/Businesses LLC squared off Tuesday in the first day of what is anticipated to... more
Cherokee Nation bets on a long shot to revive Arkansas casino license revoked in statewide vote
After six years of legal wrangling, supporters still have a roll of the dice to save plans for a $320 million Cherokee Nation casino and... more
Arkansas: Federal judge will not delay implementation of anti-casino amendment
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a temporary delay in the implementation of an anti-casino constitutional amendment that Arkansas voters... more
Federal hearing held over Arkansas amendment that revoked casino license
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday about whether Arkansas’ Issue 2 should be put on hold. Cherokee Nation Entertainment filed a... more
Cherokee business files suit over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cherokee Nation Entertainment on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment Arkansas voters... more