Source: Cherokee casino locations near Arkansas' western border include West Siloam Springs, and Sallisaw and Roland near Fort Smith.Ĭherokee Nation Businesses announced on May 18 'Responsible Hospitality,' according to its website. The following year, Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which provided a regulatory framework. In 1987, the Supreme Court confirmed the authority of tribal governments to establish gaming operations independent of state regulation.