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Hospitality Administration and Management

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

2008

Cherokee Indians; Gambling industry; Job growth; Off-reservation casinos; Oklahoma

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Managing Change: The Challenges Faced At Cne, Brandon Hill May 2008

Managing Change: The Challenges Faced At Cne, Brandon Hill

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Cherokee Casino Resort (CCR) is relatively new in the gaming industry compared to other casino resort locations such as the resorts in Las Vegas. From its inception less than ten years ago, when legalized gambling was passed in the state of Oklahoma, Cherokee Casino has gone from two bingo halls to seven casinos and a horse track. Included with the seven casinos are truck stops, outposts, motels, and hotels located throughout the state. It has grown from approximately 50 employees to over 3,000 companywide. Along with the rapid growth of casinos and employees, Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE) has been able …