We are looking forward to working with VICI, which has established itself as a leader in providing financial solutions to Tribal Nations.” We are pleased to welcome Cherokee Nation Businesses as our ninth gaming tenant and we look forward to a long-term partnership as they pursue additional growth initiatives in the future.”Ĭhuck Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of Cherokee Nation Businesses, said, “We are excited about the opportunity to grow our gaming and hospitality businesses as we execute on our strategic growth plan to expand our presence outside of the Cherokee Nation Reservation. John Payne, President and Chief Operating Officer of VICI Properties, said, “This transaction continues to demonstrate VICI’s ability to build strong relationships with new partners while working collaboratively with existing tenants to support their strategic objectives.

(NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or “VICI” or the “Company”) announced today that, in connection with MGM Resorts International’s (“MGM Resorts”) (NYSE: MGM) agreement to sell the operations of Gold Strike Casino Resort (“Gold Strike”), located in Tunica, MS, to Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses (“CNB”), VICI has agreed to enter into a new separate lease with CNB related to the operations of Gold Strike (the “Gold Strike Lease”) and also enter into an amendment to the Master Lease between VICI Properties and MGM Resorts (the “MGM Master Lease”).

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