Construction work is expected to be completed in the spring of 2021.Ĭommenting on the mega-scheme, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton has previously said that the property has been the “starting point for many wonderful things” for his tribe and that they were elated to continue growing with their community “and improve the lives of The recently kicked off project will thus be the fourth major expansion of the hotel and casino resort. A new hotel tower, a spa, the Grand Theater and The District family entertainment center opened doors in 2015. In 2012, the Choctaw Nation refurbished and reopened the Choctaw Lodge and Choctaw Inn. The tribe debuted the 12-story Grand Tower four years later to accommodate casino patrons. Back then, it featured a 100,000-square-foot casino. The hotel and casino resort originally opened doors in 2006 as Choctaw Casino. News about the Durant-based property’s expansion first emerged last fall.

A subsidiary of major general contractor Tutor Perini was picked to deliver the project. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on Thursday on a previously announced $500 million plan for the expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. Choctaw Casino & Resort is expected to debut more than 1,000 new rooms and additional amenities in the spring of 2021

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