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Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant reopens tomorrow

26 May 2020

Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant is the first Choctaw location to reopen, and will do so on 27 May at 10 a.m. The other locations are still planning on welcoming back guests on 1 June.

Choctaw Casino Durant celebrated virtual topping-out ceremony

21 May 2020

The ceremony represents a milestone in construction for the new Sky Tower and expansion project at its new resort property in Durant, Oklahoma.

Choctaw Casinos set tentative reopening date

13 May 2020

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts announced on Tuesday that it has set a "target date" of 1 June to reopen with "limited" operations and amenities.

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association announces casino closure extension and re-open dates

3 April 2020

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association announced an update on the closure extension and potential re-opening dates of its member casino properties.

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association announces casino closings amid pandemic

16 March 2020

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association announced today that its casinos will be suspending operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

World Poker Tour announces Tournament of Champions dates

10 February 2020

The Season XVIII WPT Tournament of Champions will take place from 31 May to 2 June inside HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Rand's run as semi-celebrity at WSOP Main Event comes to an end

11 July 2019

The World Series of Poker Main Event is all about recreational players taking their shot at glory, and that's exactly what the 38-year-old did this week with his 84th place finish.

Around the WSOP: Main Event eliminations come fast and furious on Day 4

9 July 2019

After seeing the dramatic money bubble burst in the wee hours of the morning, on Tuesday, 1,286 players returned for Day 4 action of the World Series of Poker Main Event, which quickly turned into an elimination parade.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Opening and sports betting edition

26 April 2019

This week, we have two opening announcements, sports betting news from several states, the 2019 World Series of Poker Europe schedule announced and Intertops Poker hosting satellites.

Choctaw Casino in Durant breaks ground on expansion

25 April 2019

The number of rooms in the luxury hotel will increase by 1,000 making it a total of more than 1,600, the largest hotel room count in the state.

Pestka named Director of Events and Promotions at Live! Casino

4 March 2019

In her new role, Jodi Pestka will be responsible for the implementation of all Live! Casino & Hotel special events and promotions, as well as invitational promotional programs and offers.

Choctaw Casino in Durant nominated for Academy of Country Music Award

21 February 2019

This year the Oklahoma casino is up for a “Casino of the Year-Small Capacity” in the 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on 7 April.

World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw comes to an end

18 January 2019

The first of many poker tournaments this year at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant ended this week with a big win for Dave Alfa of Austin, Texas.

Top 10 casino openings and expansions

26 November 2018

A few months ago, we discussed 10 casino openings and expansions from the late summer and fall. Now, as we get into winter, we have 10 more openings and expansions to go over.

IGT slots deliver four massive jackpots

15 November 2018

International Game Technology continued its millionaire-making legacy with its Wheel of Fortune slots and Megabucks slots awarding more than $7.2 million in jackpots in October.

Choctaw Casino in Durant announces expansion project

13 November 2018

The expansion, expected to start in spring 2019, will increase room capacity, the gaming floor and add additional amenities.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbooks, jackpots and renovations edition

17 August 2018

Since the legalization of sports betting in the U.S., sportsbooks have been opening all over, and we have some more to cover this week in Mississippi and New Jersey.

IGT's Wheel of Fortune awards four jackpots

13 August 2018

International Game Technology's Wheel of Fortune slots gave out four life-changing jackpots in July. The awards from the four jackpots totaled more than $7.4 million.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas experience edition

27 July 2018

This week, we had news on a California casino beginning a major expansion, an online casino coming out with eight new games, Vegas hotspots and several jackpot winners.

Dallas resident wins $3.2 million at Choctaw Casino

23 July 2018

The man’s three-dollar bet turned into $3.2 million when he hit the jackpot on the Megabucks Double Diamond slot machine at the Oklahoma casino.

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