Page 20 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ August, 2026

STATUS+ Rewards opens new
doors for players at Gold Strike
New program designed to reward members in real time
CATOOSA, Oklahoma — 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, including
Gold Strike Casino Resort.
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
Rewards card comes in Reserve, Elite, Luxe, Insider, and Access levels.
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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 statusplusrewards.com.
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