'So, it's been growing and hopefully we’ll continue to have people from all over the world come to southeast Oklahoma and get to experience the Choctaw Nation culture that we have here in Choctaw Nation. This resort offers free WiFi, onsite dining and an extensive casino with over 4,000 slot machines, table games, poker and more. 'One of our focuses is to attract people here into our reservation from a tourism perspective,' Batton said at the event, according to a release. Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool with cabanas, swim-up bars, fire pits and 6 hot tubs, Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant is located in Durant, 16 mi from Denison. This part is nice, though: Choctaw Landing is designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape, with a goal to keep as many of the native trees and plants intact as possible.Ĭhoctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton led a groundbreaking on June 14, joined by city officials, tribal council members, and gaming industry professionals. No need to rely on the overpriced though convenient snacks in the mini-fridge. There's more: A 12,000 square-foot mercantile space will open adjacent to the resort, with a fuel station with 24 pumps, three more dining options, and a small grocery store/market.