Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson
How we got $134.5M
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
What they do
Cherokee Casino Grove is one of the casino locations run by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, offering gaming and nightlife in Grove, Oklahoma, on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. It is promoted to guests who use the Status+ Rewards loyalty program.
From the company's website. Industry: Gambling Industries.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson this business | $165.8M | — |
| Cherokee Casino Ft Gibson Fort Gibson | $23.7M | 3.9 mi |
| Creek Nation Casino Muscogee Muskogee | $23.7M | 8.6 mi |
| Cherokee Nation Casino Tahlequah | $23.7M | 15.4 mi |
| Cherokee Nation Entertainment Sallisaw | $1.1M | 34.1 mi |
| Choctaw Travel Plaza Stigler | $3.0M | 36.5 mi |
| Choctaw Casino Too-Stigler Stigler | $3.0M | 36.7 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 | $134.5M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 6.8× |
| Value range | $29.4M – $249.1M |
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 (12%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $45.2M – $255.9M |
| EBITDA range | $5.4M – $30.5M |
| 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
7 locations
| 107 N Georgetown Rd | Fort Gibson | This listing |
| 777 W Cherokee St | Catoosa | View |
| 24979 US-59 | Grove | View |
| 31501 US-75 | Ramona | View |
| 1621 W Ruth Ave | Sallisaw | View |
| 1506 US-169 | South Coffeyville | View |
| 3307 S Seven Clans Ave | Tahlequah | View |
Revenue, profit and value are for the whole company.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson
Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson is a gambling industries company in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, in business since 2025. It is owned by Chad Smith (Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation). Its estimated annual revenue is about $165.8M, with roughly $19.8M of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $134.5M (likely range $29.4M–$249.1M). It has 7 locations.
Common questions
- Who owns Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson?
- Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson is owned by Chad Smith (Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation), according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
- How much revenue does Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson's annual revenue at about $165.8M (likely between $45.2M and $255.9M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson worth?
- About $134.5M, roughly 6.8× its estimated EBITDA of $19.8M, typical for a gambling industries company its size. Likely range: $29.4M–$249.1M.
- When was Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson founded?
- Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson has been in business since 2025.