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Quick death for Mississippi bill that sought casino site in Jackson

MISDEMEANOR CHARGES AS A BILL MOVING FORWARD IN THE STATEHOUSE WOULD PUT A CASINO IN DOWNTOWN JACKSON. >> THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST CASINO IN MISSISSIPPI THAT ISN'T ON THE COAST OR ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. HOUSE BILL 1989 WAS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TODAY. THAT COMMITTEE CHAIR, A REPUBLICAN FROM NORTH MISSISSIPPI, IS THE…
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New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month

NORTH TEXAS - North Texans will soon have a new gambling getaway, as final touches are placed on a new casino and resort nearby. The $238 million Choctaw Landing Casino and Resort is expected to open next month in the scenic southeast corner of Oklahoma in Hochatown, which is about a three-hour drive from Dallas. The resort ran an ad in the Super…
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Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway

The Choctaw Nation is putting the finishing touches on its Hochatown casino and resort in an area of Oklahoma that's a popular getaway destination for North Texans. The $238 million Choctaw Landing is expected to do a soft opening in April with its grand opening ceremony in May as the Durant, Okla.-based tribe's fourth casino and resort and eighth…
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Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway
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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming unveils full list of 6th Annual Slot Award winners

Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry, iGaming and social casino sector, all category winners were announced on February 29th at The…
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Casino Operators Buying up Land in Texas

Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson isn't the only casino operator buying land in Texas in hopes that sports betting and casino resorts will be legalized. After Adelson's $3.8 billion purchase of the Mavericks, it was revealed that her family business, Las Vegas Sands, owns 259 acres in Irving, hinting at a potential casino resort in the…
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10 largest casinos in the United States of America, US resorts building styles in casino, American gaming architecture 4 January 2024 Despite the rising popularity and convenience of online casino platforms a significant number of enthusiasts still prefer the unique experience that physical casinos offer. This preference keeps land-based casinos…
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Chickasaw Nation gets early foothold in Oklahoma online gaming with betting app debut

Southern Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation has launched a mobile gaming app exclusively for the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, the tribe's largest gaming hub near the Oklahoma-Texas line. The app will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. The betting app's release comes despite most forms of…
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Winstar World Casino in Thackerville launching mobile gambling app

As the debate over sports betting heats up in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation is rolling the dice on a different type of gambling. The southern Oklahoma tribe is launching a mobile gaming app that will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. It will only work at the Winstar World Casino and Resort in…
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EKG Slot Awards unveils official list of nominees for 25 categories

Gaming research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) on Tuesday announced the official award category nominees for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards, an event that aims to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to…
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Texas Ranger rookie Evan Carter extends World Series celebration with fan meet-and-greet at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant

Durant, Oklahoma -- Texas Ranger rookie Evan Carter continued his celebration of the Rangers� thrilling World Series win with a meet-and-greet with fans at The League inside Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant on Sunday afternoon. Carter handed out autographed memorabilia and took photos with fans, relishing in the Rangers� victory. Carter was…
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Eric Church returns to Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant

2020 CMA Entertainer of the Year to perform on March 16 Durant, Oklahoma - Eric Church is returning to the ACM award-winning Grand Theater inside Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant for the first time since 2021. The longtime country artist, who�s been releasing studio albums since 2006, is filling up his schedule with festival dates like Stagecoach…
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Armed robbery arrests related to gambling bust in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard said illegal gambling sites often serve as a breeding ground for violent crime. This comes less than a week after police arrested two armed robbery suspects: Kikwon Cork, 22, and Tyrek Richardson, 24, both of Starkville. They face charges in connection to a robbery that happened on…
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VNC Hits The Jackpot With Casino Talent Panel

LUCKY STRIKE: The rollicking "Bigger Than The Drop" panel, moderated by the lively and colorful Billy Brill, and included Wasserman Music's Natalka Dudynsky, casino buyer Steve Selak, Foxwoods' Christian Printup, Choctaw Casino Resort senior entertainment manager Deana Baker and UTA's Darius Sabet. The casino industry has evolved in recent years to…
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Choctaw casinos adopt QCI platform

SAN DIEGO - The Choctaw Nation has contracted with San-Diego, California-based Quick Custom Intelligence to provide its QCI Enterprise Platform in all 22 Choctaw Nation casinos. According to a release, the platform was designed to seamlessly integrate marketing, gaming operations and player development strategies. The highly configurable software…
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Hard Rock Cincinnati among 10 best casinos outside Las Vegas

Who said you have to go to Las Vegas to gamble when there's a world-class casino in Greater Cincinnati? The Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati recently earned a spot among the top casinos in the U.S. outside of the Sin City, ranking No. 9 overall in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The local casino ranked just above Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,…
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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts introduces new table games

Gaming News 8 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts introduced two new table games this week at its Pocola and Durant properties.On Wednesday, Choctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola became the first Oklahoma casino to offer three-dice baccarat. Baccarat is a fast and fun guessing game where players bet on whether the banker hand or…
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Choctaw Casinos Introduce New Table Games

DURANT, OK - Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has introduced two new table games at its Pocola and Durant properties. Choctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola is the first Oklahoma casino to offer three-dice baccarat. Baccarat is a guessing game where players bet on whether the banker hand or player hand has a higher value. Three-dice baccarat is played like…
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Choctaw Casinos and Resorts places in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

DURANT - Choctaw Casinos and Resorts was recognized in two categories in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Choctaw Casino and Resort - Durant was selected number eight as the Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas and as number six for the Best Rewards Club. Each category consisted of 20 nominees and readers had four weeks to vote online once…
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Darius Rucker kicks off September shows at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant

Rucker will take the stage at the two-time Academy of Country Music award-winning Grand Theater as he gears up for his first country music album release since 2017. Rucker�s new album, Carolyn�s Boy, will be released on Oct. 6 and features 14 tracks. In the lead-up to Rucker�s album release, he�s already put out the debut single �Fires Don�t Start…
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<i>Three Months. Three Millionaires.</i> Choctaw Casino & Resort

Final Drawing Saturday, August 26 Durant, Oklahoma --Choctaw Casino & Resort - Duranthas made two lucky guests millionaires this summer and plans to add one more Saturday, August 26, to wrap up its $6.6 Million Summer Giveaway. �After the excitement of our first two drawings, we can�t wait to award our final million-dollar giveaway tomorrow night&hellip;
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Summer Jackpot Alert: First $1 Million Dollar Winner at Choctaw Casino

Part of a bigger $6 million dollar summer giveaway for Choctaw Casinos And the winner is..... In the early hours of Sunday morning, July 2, at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, OK, a $1 million dollar winner was announced. This prize is being offered 3 times this summer! The lucky winner of the (first) one million dollar grand prize draw of&hellip;
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Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant announces Gilley’s August lineup

Durant, Oklahoma -- If you want a weekend filled with live music, Gilley's Durant has you covered all month long with exciting acts. Every Friday and Saturday in August, head over to Gilley's at Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant to listen to fun up-and-comers and dance the night away completely free of charge. Gilley's DJ will get things kicked off&hellip;
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5 ways to ensure the perfect summer getaway at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant

Durant, Oklahoma - Things are heating up at Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant with five ways to ensure the perfect summer getaway, including award-winning dining, a relaxing pool experience, unique entertainment offerings, family-friendly activities, plus opportunities for three guests to become a millionaire. "We strive to go above and beyond for&hellip;
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Local Lancaster Grandmother of 12 Won $1 Million At Choctaw

DURANT, OK (July 30, 2023) - An electric atmosphere charged through Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant early Sunday morning as Rosa Guia of Lancaster, Texas, was announced as the winner of the second one million dollar grand prize drawing of the summer. Part of Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant's 3 Months. 3 Millionaires. promotion, the winner of the&hellip;
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th, td { text-align: left; padding: 8px; } th { background-color: #4CAF50; color: white; } The Choctaw Casino and Resort is a world-class entertainment destination located in Durant, Oklahoma. Known for its exceptional hospitality and top-notch amenities, it offers a remarkable experience for both gamers and non-gamers. With its luxurious&hellip;
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Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant hiring at Job Fair

Durant, Oklahoma -- Are you looking for a career change? Head over to the Choctaw Nation Event Center on August 8 for our job fair! We�re hiring for a range of positions from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will also be hiring for The District Food Hall, which is currently scheduled to open toward the end of September. The food hall will include Velvet&hellip;
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Jon Pardi adds second night to Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant Show

Durant, Oklahoma -- Country star Jon Pardi is extending his stay at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant, adding a second night to his show at the beginning of August. Pardi, an artist who has garnered recognition from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Awards, is set to perform on Thursday, August 3, and Friday, August 4, at the ACM&hellip;
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The first million dollar winner announced in Choctaw Casino & Resort

Durant, Oklahoma -- An electric atmosphere charged through Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant early Sunday morning as Brittany Juarez of Kaufman, Texas, was announced as the winner of the first one million dollar grand prize drawing of the summer. Part of Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant�s 3 Months. 3 Millionaires. promotion, the winner of the&hellip;
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Treat dad like a millionaire on Father’s Day at Choctaw Casino & Resort

Complete guide for Father's Day dining, entertainment and fun Durant, Oklahoma -- Give dad the millionaire treatment at Choctaw Casino & Resort this Father's Day weekend. Check out this guide for Father's Day entertainment, dining and fun! 1. Rock the night away: Tesla, known for their bluesy, soulful sound strongly embedded in authentic'70s rock,&hellip;
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Carly Pearce and Cam Allen Live at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant

Tickets on sale now for August 25 concert Durant, Okla. � Grammy� Award-winning singer/songwriter Carly Pearce and newcomer Cam Allen take the stage at The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant on Friday, August 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 7. Pearce�s music is fiercely rooted in the classics and resonates with honest lyrics and&hellip;
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Leanne Morgan live at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Grant

Tickets are on sale this Friday for the July 7 comedy show Grant, Okla., (April 4, 2023) � Get ready to laugh. Comedian Leanne Morgan will perform at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Grant on Friday, July 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 7. Morgan�s comedy career got its start when she was invited to speak at a sales rally for a home-party jewelry&hellip;
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Choctaws announce expansion at southeast Mississippi casino

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is expanding a casino in southeast Mississippi. The Hattiesburg American reports the band will expand its Bok Homa Casino, which opened 12 years ago just northeast of Laurel. The expansion will include a 60-seat restaurant and a larger sports betting area, tribal officials said at a news conference. That, in&hellip;
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Mississippi: Choctaws' Bok Homa Casino announces gaming and restaurant expansion

Bok Homa Casino in southeast Mississippi announced Thursday its expansion. The property will feature a dine-in restaurant for up to 60 people and see the addition of new space for its sports betting area, which is currently on the casino floor, explained Michelle York, director of resort operations for Bok Homa. York explained the expansion is&hellip;
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AQUA at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant hosts Job Fair March 14 and March 28

Open Interviews on March 14 and Mach 28 Durant, Okla., (March 13, 2023) � AQUA at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant is hosting its first job fair for the 2023 pool season! If you want to catch the perfect tan while you win the summer job jackpot, join us Tuesday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Choctaw Event Center. If you can�t make&hellip;
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Bok Homa Casino announces another expansion

Bok Homa Casino, the newest in the Pearl River Resort family, announced Thursday it is expanding. The casino will feature a dine-in restaurant for up to 60 people and expand its sports betting area, which is currently on the casino floor, according to Michelle York, director of resort operations for Bok Homa. "It's way overdue," she said. The&hellip;
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Just announced: Jelly Roll live at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant

Durant, Oklahoma -- After dominating Billboard�s Emerging Artist Chart for a record-breaking 26 consecutive weeks, � Son Of A Sinner,� multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll will take the stage at The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant on Friday, June 23. Outright genre-bending singer/songwriter/rapper Jelly Roll has quietly been building a&hellip;
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Affinity Interactive, in Partnership With Ruby Seven Studios, Launches Mobile Casino Slots Game A-Play Online

Affinity Interactive, in partnership with Ruby Seven Studios, is excited to announce a new way to play your favorite casino games: A-Play Online™. The launch of A-Play Online brings a unique, free-to-play gaming experience available on Apple's App Store, Google Play Store as well as Facebook and online at APlayOnline.com. With more than 100 popular&hellip;
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Durant receives "Best Overall Casino" award from Strictly Slots Magazine Readers

Durant, Okla. (December 27, 2022) - Strictly Slots magazine readers and slot enthusiasts have selected Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant as the "Best Overall Casino" in Oklahoma and placed it first in seven additional categories including "Best Hosts," "Best Video Poker," Best Quarter Slots," and "Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area." Each year, Strictly&hellip;
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JackPocket Texas: The Easiest Way To Play The Texas Lottery Online

If you love to play the Texas state lottery but hate the hassle of traveling to a gas station or convenience store to buy a ticket, you can now use apps such as Jackpocket to help you purchase tickets from the comfort of your own home. Jackpocket is an officially licensed third-party app that is a safe, legal and convenient way to buy lottery&hellip;
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Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers Touch Down Inside the Best Bet Casino, Pechanga Resort Casino's Free, Online Casino

Football fever can be found a lot of places - on the field, in folks' living rooms every Sunday, and at local watering holes cheering on the favorite teams. For Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams fans, there's a new, unique place to find team hype - in a free-to-play casino app and website. Even more game time excitement can be found as fans&hellip;
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Slot machine features work of Choctaw master artist

DURANT - The Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant debuted a new slot machine recently featuring artwork of Choctaw Nation Master Artist D.G. Smalling. The "Ultra Rush Gold" machine is believed to be the first video gaming device to incorporate Native-produced artwork. As such, it is significant to the casino as well as to Smalling and to the Choctaw&hellip;
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New Cinnabon Bakery Opening This Winter at Choctaw Casino & Resort

DURANT, Okla., (November 8, 2022) - Something sweet is coming to Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant this winter! Cinnabon is baking up a new location, opening in The Link Casino Food Court across from The District. Famous for their signature cinnamon rolls made with Makara ® cinnamon and cream cheese frosting, the bakery will be the newest addition&hellip;
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Choctaw’s new mobile app brings the casino experience to your phone

Choctaw Casinos and Resorts is taking the casino experience virtual with a new mobile app that lets users play their favorite games for prizes. Choctaw Slots contains over 100 free-to-play games, including slots, blackjack, bingo and video poker. The app is available on iTunes, Google Play, Facebook and on choctawslots.com. While casino gambling is&hellip;
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Foxwoods Resort Casino Launches the New FoxPlay Casino, a Free-to-Play Social Casino, in Partnership With Ruby Seven Studios

Ruby Seven Studios, a top-ranking social casino gaming company, and WONDR NATION, Foxwoods Resort Casino's official strategic partner for online gaming entertainment and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's latest venture, today are excited to announce the launch of Foxwoods' FoxPlay Social Casino: a new, free-to-play online gaming platform and&hellip;
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures

Casino opponents proposing a constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site have failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters that would have granted them an additional 30 days to gather the needed signatures to get on the ballot. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State John Thurston on&hellip;
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Choctaw Casinos celebrates 35 years of gambling, history in southeastern Oklahoma

Some folks may not remember the bingo hall that once stood in southeastern Oklahoma 35 years ago. But Janie Dillard does. "We built high-stakes bingo," Dillard said, basically because that's all the tribe could afford. Eventually, it started to dabble in casino gaming. A lot has changed since then for that bingo hall. After 35 years of gaming,&hellip;
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Upgraded Choctaw casino in Oklahoma a great weekend getaway

It was a long two pandemic years since I had been inside the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., perhaps the swankest of Oklahoma's high-end Indian destination casinos. I missed it. So when a friend said she had tickets to a Brooks & Dunn concert there, I jumped at the chance to reacquaint myself with the getaway for gaming and good times&hellip;
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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot measure to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project rejected by election commissioners

The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners will not certify the ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site. The decision was taken on Wednesday through a vote. The commissioners said the Choctaw Tribe-funded ballot title lacked a reference to the existing license held&hellip;
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Commission rejects casino amendment ballot title; proposal would have removed Pope County as site

The state Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday declined to certify the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at removing Pope County as a state-licensed casino site. In a voice vote with no audible dissenters, the board approved a motion by commissioner Bilenda Harris-Ritter not to certify the ballot&hellip;
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Casino opponents in Pope County raise more than $1M in June

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino raised more than $1 million in June. The Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee reported raising $1.2 million in contributions and spending $946923.12 in June. According to the report, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma contributed $1.2 million to the&hellip;
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Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino said they turned in about 103000 signatures of registered voters Friday in their attempt to qualify their proposed measure for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. James Knight, president of the Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee, certified in&hellip;
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Pope County casino repeal campaign reports meeting first hurdle to get on ballot

Fair Play Arkansas, the Choctaw Tribe-financed effort to repeal the Arkansas Constitution's legalization of a casino permit in Pope County, said it submitted 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment today. That's about 11000 more than needed, if all are qualifying registered voters and distributed among 15 counties. But stiffened&hellip;
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Man arrested at casinos

An Okalona man is in custody after he stole fuel, catalytic converters and a number of tools from at least three vehicles in one of the casino parking lots on Thursday, Sheriff Eric Calrk said. Douglas Kimble, 47, of 299 Hawkins Street, Okalona was arrested and charged with grand larceny and two counts of felony malicious mischief. On Thursday,&hellip;
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New casino coming to Choctaw Nation

The 200000 square-foot casino will include 600 slot machines, eight table games and many other amenities. HOCHATOWN, Okla. - A second casino broke ground Tuesday morning in Choctaw Nation, expected to open late next year. The new casino and resort, Choctaw Landing, is a $165-million project creating more than 2000 new jobs in Hochatown, OK. It will&hellip;
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Choctaw Nation to break ground for new casino resort

HOCHATOWN, Okla. -- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will hold a groundbreaking Tuesday for its entertainment and resort development in Hochatown, Okla., that will be named Choctaw Landing. It's being built near popular vacation destinations Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park. "We are excited to get started on bringing to life what promises to&hellip;
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New Choctaw casino coming to Southeast Oklahoma

An artist's depiction of Choctaw Landing, the casino and entertainment complex being built in Hochatown, Oklahoma, by the Choctaw Nation. The four-story, 200000 square-foot Choctaw Landing will cost $165 million to construct and will include 100 hotel rooms, 600 slot machines, eight table games, several restaurants and bars, a pool, an outdoor&hellip;
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New casino in Hochatown to be named Choctaw Landing

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma today announced that its entertainment and resort development in Hochatown, Okla. will be named Choctaw Landing. Choctaw's newest gaming property will be built in southeastern Oklahoma near popular vacation destinations Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park. Choctaw Nation will host a groundbreaking for Choctaw&hellip;
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Lightning Box extends partnership with Ruby Seven

Gaming News 24 May 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Specialist slot provider Lightning Box, one of Light & Wonder's in-house studios, has expanded its existing agreement with Ruby Seven Studios to broaden the portfolio and introduce some exciting new Ruby Seven titles into Lightning Box games. This latest collaboration will introduce the highly popular&hellip;
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ODDSworks will provide Ruby Seven Studios with successful titles

Ruby Seven Studios, a leading social casino gaming firm, has signed a partnership agreement with ODDSworks, a known proven hit-game content supplier located in the United States. As a result of the arrangement, the former firm will be able to add additional high-quality games to its online casino portfolio. According to the terms of the deal,&hellip;
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ODDSworks to Power Ruby Seven Studios with Hit Titles

Ruby Seven Studios, a top-ranking social casino gaming company, has penned a deal with the US-based proven hit-game content provider ODDSworks. Thanks to the agreement, the former company will expand its offerings with new premium games. As per the agreement, ODDSworks will power Ruby Seven Studios with some of its best titles. OODSworks will&hellip;
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Hofmeister backed by tribes, casinos

Individuals and entities associated with two groups substantially intertwined in Oklahoma-tribal governments and casinos-represented a significant share of donations to the Democratic gubernatorial campaign of Joy Hofmeister in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report filed with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. Hofmeister received around 30&hellip;
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Column: Heavy lifting now begins with Waukegan casino licensee named

Illinois gaming officials last week agreed with Elvis Presley in issuing the long-awaited casino license for Waukegan: "Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas." Much to the relief of city officials. The unanimous vote by the state Gaming Board handed Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts the license for its American Place casino on 28 acres of city-owned&hellip;
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Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit filed Tuesday asked the Pulaski County Circuit Court to issue a temporary restraining order halting any movement on a casino in Pope County until the question of whether Legends Resort and&hellip;
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South suburban casino hopefuls don’t see proliferation of video gambling hurting their odds of success

While video gambling has proliferated in the south and southwest suburbs, applicants for the sole casino license in the region say they don't see the thousands of machines scattered among bars and restaurants as a threat to their proposed business. They also said their plans already factored in a land-based casino in Chicago, which is now putting&hellip;
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Illinois Gaming Board selects two finalists for Chicago Southland casino

llinois officials have narrowed the number of proposals for a new casino in Chicago's south suburbs to just two. One of the bids would see the creation of a venue near the border of Homewood and East Hazel Crest, proposed by Alabama-based Wind Creek Hospitality; while the second one would locate it in Matteson, pitched by Hinsdale businessman Rob&hellip;
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Alabama man wins over $1 million at Pearl River Resort

CHOCTAW, Miss. (WTOK) - An Alabama man won $1163526.81 playing Wheel of Fortune slots at the Silver Star Casino! Pearl River Resort announced the big win Wednesday. Dane W. won the money Oct. 13 when the wheel landed on the game's Jackpot Bonus. Wheel of Fortune is a 3-reel, wide area progressive slot machine with a single pay line that features&hellip;
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Alabama man wins more than one million dollars at Pearl River Resort

Pearl River Resort continues to make millionaires! Dane W. of Alabama was playing the Wheel of Fortune slots at Silver Star Casino on Wednesday, October 13, when the wheel landed on Jackpot Bonus. The progressive slot machine hit for an impressive $1163526.81. Vanna, can I get a "W", as in WINNER! Wheel of Fortune is an exciting 3-reel, wide area&hellip;
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Ho-Chunk Nation 1 of 4 contenders for new casino in south Chicago suburbs

The Ho-Chunk Nation, which has six casinos in Wisconsin, is one of four contenders for a new casino that has been approved for the south Chicago suburbs. The Illinois Gaming Board put off a decision Wednesday on narrowing the field of four applicants to three after spending hours hearing presentations from the contenders. Following a closed-door&hellip;
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Ho-Chunk Nation 1 of 4 contenders for new casino in south Chicago suburbs
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Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants

About the only thing missing from presentations Wednesday by the four applicants for a casino license in Southland Cook County was the declaration of the childhood phrase, "One, two, three, four, I declare a border war!" The promise to keep gaming tax revenue dollars in Illinois and out of Indiana while building communities was a prevailing theme&hellip;
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Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants
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Illinois Gaming Board delays decision eliminating one south suburban casino contender

Illinois gaming regulators put off a decision Wednesday on narrowing the field of four applicants for a south suburban casino to three, after spending hours hearing presentations from the contenders. Following a closed-door session, Marcus Fruchter, the gaming board's administrator, said that decision could come up for a vote at the board's Oct. 20&hellip;
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Illinois Gaming Board delays decision eliminating one south suburban casino contender
Dallas Weekly

New Choctaw Casino Expansion Is a Win for Choctaw Nation, Oklahoma, and North Texas

If you've been waiting for the "new" Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK to open, the wait is over. Located on Hwy 69 about an hour and a half drive from Dallas, the newly expanded hotel and casino welcomes North Texans to an elevated experience. "We wanted to create a resort and gaming experience unlike any other, and I am proud to say the expansion&hellip;
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Choctaw resort debuts new luxury hotel near Texas-Oklahoma border

An entertainment destination for many Texans has opened a much anticipated major expansion: Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, has debuted the new Sky Tower Hotel and a casino, expanding its status as a quick getaway destination. The new hotel is 21 stories tall and has 1000 rooms, and comes with a collection of new restaurants, lounges,&hellip;
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Choctaw resort debuts new luxury hotel near Texas-Oklahoma border
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Choctaw resort debuts new hotel and casino an hour's drive from Dallas

An entertainment destination for many North Texans has opened a much anticipated major expansion: Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, has debuted the new Sky Tower Hotel and a casino, expanding its status as a quick getaway destination. The new hotel is 21 stories tall and has 1000 rooms, and comes with a collection of new restaurants,&hellip;
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Choctaw resort debuts new hotel and casino an hour's drive from Dallas
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Oklahoma's Choctaws open Durant casino's $600M expansion

he Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma opened the expansion of the casino and resort in Durant on Thursday. The new 21-storey Sky Tower and expansion project was first announced in November 2018 with groundbreaking occuring in May 2020. Amenities include 1000 new hotel rooms, eleven bars, six restaurants, two Starbucks, 3300 slot machines, and a parking&hellip;
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New casino and resort in Durant opens to public

DURANT - The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is raising the stakes this week with the grand opening of the expansion of the casino and resort in Durant. Tribal officials said the $600-million project is expected to bring 1000 new and permanent jobs to southern Oklahoma. Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton told a small crowd of employees and other guests&hellip;
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New casino and resort in Durant opens to public
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Oklahoma: Choctaw casino's $600M expansion set to open on August 6

he Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has added a new 21-story tower to its Oklahoma resort and casino. The 300000-square-foot Sky Tower represents a $600 million expansion that progressed despite the pandemic's debilitating economic fallout. Set to open to the public on August 6, the tower features 1000 new hotel rooms, six restaurants, 11 bars, and a&hellip;
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Texas Standard

With Gambling Illegal At Home, North Texans Flock To Oklahoma Casinos To Spend

During this year's regular session of the Texas Legislature, members of the casino industry lobbied lawmakers to loosen the state's rules on gambling. Casino gambling is only legal in Texas at a few casinos owned by Native American tribes. Lobbyists say a lot of the money is going outside of Texas to states like Oklahoma, where casino gambling is&hellip;
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With Gambling Illegal At Home, North Texans Flock To Oklahoma Casinos To Spend
The Ardmoreite

Expansion of Choctaw Casino & Resort set to 0pen August 6 in Durant

Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., is proud to announce the grand opening of its resort expansion featuring the 21-story luxury Sky Tower Hotel, an expanded gaming experience plus elevated amenities, restaurants, lounges and entertainment options, and a world class collection of Choctaw art. Located in southeastern Oklahoma just a little&hellip;
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Red Lake Nation News

Luxury Expansion of Choctaw Casino & Resort Is Set to Open August 6 in Durant, Oklahoma

New Features Include 1000-Room Hotel Tower, Expanded Gaming and Entertainment Options, a Variety of New Amenities, Restaurants and Lounges, and a World Class Collection of Choctaw Art (DURANT, OKLA.) July 14, 2021 - Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., is proud to announce the grand opening of its resort expansion featuring the 21-story luxury&hellip;
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Luxury Expansion of Choctaw Casino & Resort Is Set to Open August 6 in Durant, Oklahoma
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Complete Review of Bok Homa Casino in Heidelberg, Mississippi

Bok Homa Casino may not boast the same thrills as its sister casino, Pearl River Resort. However, it's a great gaming outlet if you're looking for diverse gaming along with a rather intimate atmosphere. It's small, but not too small of a casino. Therefore, you're still getting an acceptable number of gaming options here to go along with a decent&hellip;
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Complete Review of Bok Homa Casino in Heidelberg, Mississippi
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Choctaw Casino to Host Aug. 5 Ribbon Cutting on $600mn Expansion

Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma has entered the final stages of a $600 million expansion project and is just a few short weeks away from unveiling the product of two-years' worth of construction work at the property. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, owner of the already glitzy resort, broke ground on its grand extension in the spring of&hellip;
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Choctaw Casino to Host Aug. 5 Ribbon Cutting on $600mn Expansion
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Zitro’s video slots enter Oklahoma's casino market

itro USA announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Delta Gaming Solutions to place Zitro's Class III Video Slot portfolio in Oklahoma casinos. Zitro's debut will see Delta place their first Zitro games, "88 Link Progressive" , at the Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant expansion, opening this summer. Managing Director of Zitro USA Mike&hellip;
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Overview of Jena Choctaw Pines Casino

Jena Choctaw Pines Casino isn't the largest casino in Louisiana by any stretch. However, they offer more than just games of chance, so it's still a good place to go if you're in the Dry Prong, Louisiana, region and you need to curb your craving for some serious casino gaming. Today's post will give you a rundown on all you can play and do at Jena&hellip;
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Spin The Choctaw Casino Grant Prize Wheel In Henderson On Friday

Since just about everyone is back outside enjoying the summer, we're getting ready to bring the summer fun with CASH & PRIZES to your East Texas city with the help of our friends at Choctaw Casino in Grant, Oklahoma! This summer, we're pulling out the Choctaw Casino Grant Prize Wheel and we're hitting the streets of East Texas at a bunch of&hellip;
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Facts About Native American Casinos

The Native American or tribal casinos have skyrocketed in numbers and volume in the last 20 years. The largest casino on the planet is a tribal-owned and tribal-operated casino. WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK, is the grand-daddy of all casinos, and it's owned by the Chickasaw Nation. They can sometimes get a bad rap, but Native American&hellip;
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Proposed tribal law would prohibit public indoor smoking at casino

A proposed change to the Cherokee Code would prohibit public indoor smoking at both Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Valley River Casino in Murphy - both owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The ordinance change, which is expected to be deemed read and tabled during the June session of Tribal Council,&hellip;
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Honest Review of Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma

Choctaw Casino Resort isn't just one of the largest casinos in Oklahoma. It's one of the largest casinos in America, as you'll see the second we describe it in detail in the following sections. The Durant location is one of seven Choctaw Casinos. But it's so large that it deserves its own post apart from the other six casinos in the area. So, here&hellip;
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