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2. Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex lies a AAA Four Diamond resort and entertainment destination, in southeastern Oklahoma. Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant is a three-level convention/entertainment venue which offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seating for more than 3,000 people.

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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is a chain of eight Indian casinos and hotels located in Oklahoma, owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

The original location in Durant has 218,844 sq ft (20,331.3 m²) of gaming floor, over 4,200 slot machines, and 776 hotel rooms. The resort has two casinos and two hotels within the complex. The South Casino was completed in 2006 with 108,844 sq ft (10,111.9 m²)^[1] of floor space, and the North Casino was completed in 2010 with 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m²)^[2] more floor space. Choctaw Inn has 101 hotel rooms, and the newer Grand Tower has 204,000 sq ft (19,000 m²) of floor space, 330 rooms and suites, and is 12 floors tall. The $360 million resort is the flagship of the Choctaw Nation gaming industry.

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History[edit]

The Choctaw Casino Resort sits on a 50-acre site, adjacent to the former Choctaw Casino Bingo. The Choctaw Casino Bingo was built in 1987 and was the first of the Choctaw gaming franchise. In 2006, the original $60 million resort (now known as the South Casino) was completed with the construction. Soon after completion, tribal officials determined they built too small for their clientele and went underway with an expansion. In February 2010, a larger casino was built adjacent to the existing resort and became known as the North Casino. The Grand Hotel Tower is built atop the North Casino. The Bingo Hall then closed, shortly after the opening of the expansion.

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Tourism[edit]

The Choctaw Casino Resort and Choctaw Casino Bingo complex is a major tourist destination for Durant, the State of Oklahoma, North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kansas. Some 5,000-6,000 people patronize the facility each week, about 300,000 annually. About 81 percent of the casino's customers are from Texas, and the casino is heavily marketed on television, radio, and the internet to people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.^[3] Marketing materials put emphasis on the casino's location as being 'One Hour North of Dallas.'

Facilities[edit]

The Choctaw Lodge and Choctaw Inn[edit]

In addition to the main tower, the Choctaw Lodge has 59 rooms and offers a free breakfast. The Choctaw Inn offers over 100 rooms, and is built next to the Oasis and is linked to the casino. Both of these properties were refurbished in December 2012. The Choctaw Lodge is non-smoking and pet-friendly.

The Oasis[edit]

In addition to the casino's gaming floor, the Choctaw Casino & Resort features The Oasis swimming area where visitors will find multiple pool areas, water slides, Jacuzzis, cabanas, and dive-in movies being shown on an inflatable screen during the summer months.

Choctaw Wellness Center[edit]

The Choctaw Wellness Center has amenities including a full gymnasium, batting cage, and an indoor walking track.

The District[edit]

Completed in September 2015, the District is an entertainment center with attractions including a video arcade, movie theater, bowling alley, and laser tag arena. The District is a non-smoking area.^[4]

Choctaw Nation[edit]

The Choctaw casinos in Oklahoma are owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Proceeds from the casino are used to fund many development programs benefiting local communities and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

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References[edit]

1. ^H-Net Discussion Networks - FYI: News Items of Interest, 3/4/2006 (5 items)
2. ^Choctaw Casino Durant expansion will add 1,000 new jobs
3. ^Choctaw Casino plans to build destination resort NewsOK.com
4. ^'Choctaw Casino Resort - The District'. Archived from the original on 2015-10-29. Retrieved 2015-11-02.

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DURANT, Okla. (Sept. 4, 2020) – Seeking an escape? Visitors to southeastern Oklahoma will have an opportunity to explore their wild side when The Link at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant debuts Labor Day weekend.

Designed as an immersive art installation, The Link at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a new feature attraction that serves as both a stand-alone destination as well as a bridge between the resort’s two large gaming floors. Located adjacent to Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar, The Link serves as the resort’s digital response to other well-known gaming industry art installations.

“We know our guests come to stay with us for a fun escape. They’re looking for a break from their everyday routines,” said Erica Kosemund, Senior Corporate Director of Marketing, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts. “With The Link, we’ve created a fun fantasy world creating an immersive guest experience that breaks from the norm. It really is a must-see attraction that offers guests something new to see on each visit to the resort, and provides a fantastic backdrop for photos.”

Conceptualized as a “living” attraction, The Link installation follows the hours of the day, changing from both day to night, as well as the changing seasons. The Link features a setting of other-worldly flora and fauna that offer a fantastical version of true-to-life woodland creatures. Inhabitants of The Link casually come and go from the glen, drawing viewers into their digital world. Animal appearances as well as delightful displays arise unexpectedly throughout the day and night, leaving visitors with a sense of wonder, waiting to see more.

“As industry trendsetters, we set out to create an attraction that couldn’t be found at any other casino-resort,” said Skyelar Perkins, Senior Corporate Director of Slot Operations. “Our goal was to draw guests between our two casino floors and encourage them to stay and play in the adjacent gaming space by giving them something unique to enjoy. We know our guests expected an elevated experience at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, and it’s gratifying to see we’ve delivered on that promise.”

Commissioned in partnership by Choctaw Nation and Gaming Capital Group, The Link at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant was conceptualized, designed and animated by The Publicity Lab, an integrated marketing communications creative solutions agency. JCM Global, one of the world’s leading transaction technologies suppliers for the gaming industry, serves as The Link’s technology and hardware supplier providing design, installation and fabrication services through JCM’s Digital Signage Solutions.

To learn more about The Link at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, visit ChoctawCasinos.com/Durant.

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ABOUT CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT - DURANT

Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex lies a AAA Four Diamond resort and entertainment destination, in southeastern Oklahoma. Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant is a three-level convention/entertainment venue which offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seating for more than 3,000 people. The resort’s amenities include the Oasis Pool - featuring four tropical pools with private cabanas - as well as the region’s premier entertainment complex, The District, where visitors can enjoy Tailgater’s Lounge, 20 bowling lanes, a 40-game arcade, and a state-of-the-art movie theater. The casino offers more than 4,100 slot machines, 60 table games and a private poker lounge featuring 30 poker tables. In the spring of 2021, a major expansion effort will add the Sky Tower: 19 stories high featuring 1,000 new luxury hotel rooms, along with 3,400 additional slot machines and 34 tables in the new poker room, along with 40 table games, two new restaurants and movie theaters, and a three-acre swimming pool - making Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant one of the largest gaming resorts in the world. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

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Choctaw Nation
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The Publicity Lab
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