CATOOSA, Okla. (July 8, 2026) — Cherokee Nation Entertainment, the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation, is revolutionizing the way guests engage with its gaming destinations with the official launch of STATUS+ Rewards. The enhanced rewards experience introduces personalized benefits, accelerated earning power for members and a seamless digital platform across its participating locations.

STATUS+ Rewards will replace CNE’s One Star Rewards program later this summer and offers an innovative platform designed to reward members in real time while creating more meaningful experiences across the portfolio.

“We’re constantly elevating the way we deliver experiences that our guests want most. STATUS+ Rewards transforms how we connect with them every day, helping every visit feel more rewarding,” said Mickey Ward, chief operating officer at Cherokee Nation Entertainment. “At its core, this rewards experience is giving them more of what they love with greater speed, personalization and convenience.”

The cornerstone of STATUS+ Rewards is a brand-new mobile app designed to put personalized rewards directly into guests’ hands. Members can instantly access exclusive offers, track tier progress, manage rewards activity and stay connected to personalized promotions in real time. By enabling location services and push notifications, guests can receive offers tailored to their activity that are available exactly when and where they’re ready to play, creating a more connected and seamless entertainment experience than ever before.

STATUS+ Rewards also introduces an enhanced tier structure designed to recognize and reward loyalty at every level of play. Members will have more opportunities to unlock meaningful benefits as they progress, with elevated perks and increasingly personalized experiences built around how guests choose to play.

Key highlights include:

• Real-Time Rewards – Guests can receive rewards and personalized offers instantly through the new STATUS+ mobile app, creating faster access to benefits while staying connected to promotions in real time.
• Accelerated Point Earning – Members can earn up to 50% bonus points based on tier level, unlocking rewards faster than ever before.
• 24/7 Personalized Digital Access – The new mobile app and online loyalty portal allow members to track progress, access exclusive offers, manage reservations and stay connected anytime, anywhere.
• Elevated VIP Experience with new Reserve tier – STATUS+ introduces Reserve, a new premium tier designed through personalized recognition, enhanced service and exclusive hospitality benefits.

For current One Star Rewards members, existing accounts will transition seamlessly into the new program, allowing guests to continue enjoying benefits while unlocking new ways to earn with many of Cherokee Nation Entertainment’s casino destinations, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Gold Strike Casino Resort and participating Cherokee Casino locations at West Siloam Springs, Roland, Sallisaw, Tahlequah, Fort Gibson, Grove, Ramona and South Coffeyville.

Guests can learn more about STATUS+ Rewards and prepare for the launch by visiting www.statusplusrewards.com. Campaign video can be found here. 

About Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation. What began as a small bingo hall in Roland, Oklahoma, has evolved into one of the region’s largest and most dynamic gaming and hospitality enterprises, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, employing over 4,000 people, and welcoming more than 10 million visitors each year. With more than three decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment, CNE owns and operates the renowned Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and nine Cherokee Casinos throughout Oklahoma, including a racino, three resort hotels, a championship golf course, and a variety of dining, retail and entertainment venues. CNE also operates Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, one of the most recognized gaming destinations in the Mid-South. As a key economic engine for the Cherokee Nation, CNE is deeply committed to improving the lives of Cherokee citizens and strengthening communities through job creation, cultural preservation and reinvestment in vital services. For more information, visit HardRockCasinoTulsa.com, CherokeeCasino.com and GoldStrike.com.