The property features a 32-story hotel tower that has become one of the most recognizable buildings in Tunica. Gold Strike is located on the Mississippi River in Tunica, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Memphis. “We are excited for the team at Gold Strike Tunica to join the CNE family.” “Cherokee Nation Entertainment has a rich history of operating award-winning hospitality destinations in Oklahoma, and we are proud to continue our growth in gaming and bring the level of excellence we are known for to the Tunica area,” said Mark Fulton, president of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. CNE Gaming Holdings, LLC, will enter into a long-term lease agreement with VICI Properties Inc., the Gold Strike property owner. Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, announced Thursday it has reached an agreement with MGM Resorts International to purchase the operations of Gold Strike Tunica for $450 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
