The plan outlines procedures for physical distancing, enhanced cleaning and sanitation and noninvasive temperature screenings for employees and guests.Īdditional measures include limited hours of operation, occupancy restrictions and the required use of masks by all. The company operates 10 entertainment destinations in northeast Oklahoma, as well as a portfolio of nongaming businesses, employing 7,700 workers, according to its website. The plan details virus protocols for casino gaming, food and beverage, hotel, retail, golf and live entertainment.Ĭherokee Nation Businesses is owned by Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe.
Source: Cherokee casino locations near Arkansas' western border include West Siloam Springs, and Sallisaw and Roland near Fort Smith.Ĭherokee Nation Businesses announced on May 18 'Responsible Hospitality,' according to its website.
The following year, Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which provided a regulatory framework. In 1987, the Supreme Court confirmed the authority of tribal governments to establish gaming operations independent of state regulation.
