Cherokee Nation Casino
How we got $16.1M
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 28 years (since 1998)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Cherokee Casino Tahlequah is a casino in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, offering electronic games, promotions, on-site dining, live entertainment, meetings and events, and a loyalty rewards program.
From the company's website. Industry: Gambling Industries.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation Casino this business | $23.7M | — |
| Cherokee Casino Ft Gibson Fort Gibson | $23.7M | 11.6 mi |
| Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson Fort Gibson | $165.8M | 15.4 mi |
| Creek Nation Casino Muscogee Muskogee | $23.7M | 23.9 mi |
| Cherokee Nation Entertainment Sallisaw | $1.1M | 29.8 mi |
| Cherokee Casino Inn Roland | $23.7M | 40.6 mi |
| Choctaw Travel Plaza Stigler | $3.0M | 40.8 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $16.1M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 5× |
| Value range | $3.5M – $29.9M |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Gambling Industries businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (14%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $6.5M – $36.6M |
| EBITDA range | $880K – $5.0M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Gambling Industries (7132) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Cherokee Nation Casino
Cherokee Nation Casino is a gambling industries company in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in business since 1998. Its estimated annual revenue is about $23.7M, with roughly $3.2M of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $16.1M (likely range $3.5M–$29.9M).
Common questions
- Who owns Cherokee Nation Casino?
- The owner of Cherokee Nation Casino isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Cherokee Nation Casino make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cherokee Nation Casino's annual revenue at about $23.7M (likely between $6.5M and $36.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Cherokee Nation Casino worth?
- About $16.1M, roughly 5× its estimated EBITDA of $3.2M, typical for a gambling industries company its size. Likely range: $3.5M–$29.9M.
- When was Cherokee Nation Casino founded?
- Cherokee Nation Casino has been in business since 1998.