Temporary Gambling License
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Licensing Department
Individuals, vendors, or facilities (Applicants) applying for a permit or license must meet standards set forth in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), as amended, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) regulations, as amended, the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated Title 4 (Gaming Ordinance), as amended, the Tribal-State Compact, as amended, and other applicable laws and regulations, as amended. Applicants whose prior activities, criminal record, reputation, habits, and/or associations that may pose a threat to the public interest, shall not be eligible for a permit or license.
Licensing Department. Individuals, vendors, or facilities (Applicants) applying for a permit or license must meet standards set forth in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), as amended, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) regulations, as amended, the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated Title 4 (Gaming Ordinance), as amended, the Tribal-State Compact, as amended, and other applicable. The conduct of gambling at a location in violation of Executive Order 20-99 could result in the suspension or revocation of your organization’s lawful gambling license. If your organization has multiple premises permits, your ability to conduct gambling, even at sites that did not violate the Executive Order, could be affected. December 10, 2020.
It is the duty and responsibility of each person associated with the gaming operation to conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, and in a manner necessary to reflect positively on the Tribe, its members, and the gaming operation. Applicants or licensees who fail to abide by these standards, or violate Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission (CNGC) rules, laws, or other applicable laws or regulations, are subject to CNGC sanctions including fines and suspension, denial, or revocation of the permit or license.
Apply for a license
You must first have an offer and been provided an access code from Cherokee Nation Entertainment Casinos before accessing the employee license application. Please contact Cherokee Nation Entertainment Human Resources for more information.
Vendor License
Please contact Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) for inquiries on registering as a new Vendor. A vendor license will not be processed without previous intent to do business provided by CNE to the CNGC.
- Vendor Licensing Fee ScheduleTable of vendor license related fees.
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Temporary Gaming License
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