Read more Cherokee approves $275 million expansion of Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy J. The deal is expected to close next month. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) last week approved the $250 million sale of Caesars Southern Indiana to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Read more Indiana approves Cherokee (EBCI) purchase of Caesars Aug. The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passed an ordinance last week to significantly limit smoking at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River in Murphy. Read more NC Cherokee casinos will ban smoking Decem. The two partners have a 20-year relationship. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has joined with Caesars Entertainment to build the new $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville, VA. Read more Eastern Band of Cherokee partners with Caesars Virginia Aug. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel broke ground last week on a $275 million construction project to double the size of its casino and hotel by adding gaming space, a hotel tower. News Headlines Harrah's Cherokee Valley River's $275M Expansion Project Octo.