In the works as far back as fall 2014, will be located at a 24-acre siteĢ50 Road just north of Grove. The jobs created by this venue drive our economy, and the financial success of our businesses is reinvested throughout northeast Oklahoma to provide a better quality of life for the Cherokee people.” “Our entertainment division consistently brings to the market the best jobs and the best entertainment options. “As Principal Chief, nothing makes me prouder than providing quality jobs for the Cherokee people,” Chief Bill John Baker said in a press release. It's due to open in the winter of 2017 and will put 175 people to work. The 39,000 square-foot Cherokee Casino Grove will feature 400 electronic games, table games, a private high limit poker room, a restaurant, a full-service bar, a live music venue, a dance floor, an event space and an outdoor patio. The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on a $23 million gaming facility on Monday. Cherokee Nation officials break ground at the site of Cherokee Casino Grove on March 28, 2016.