“The money that is spent here will help this year build 250 new homes and help send another 3,000 kids to college”, he said. Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton addressed a small crowd of employees and other guests during the Thursday ceremony that revenues from the casino will benefit tribal members. Tribal officials said that the $600 million project is expected to bring 1,000 new and permanent jobs to southern Oklahoma. The new expansion also boasts two new pool areas that span three acres, but it has not yet been opened to the public. Family friendly entertainment comprises bowling and two movie theatres. Amenities include 1,000 new hotel rooms, eleven bars, six restaurants, two Starbucks, 3,300 slot machines, and a parking structure that holds 3,200 vehicles. The new 21-storey Sky Tower and expansion project was first announced in November 2018 with groundbreaking occuring in May 2020. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahomaopened the expansion of the casino and resort in Durant on Thursday. Tribal officials said that the project is expected to bring 1,000 new and permanent jobs to southern Oklahoma.
The expansion also includes 11 bars, 6 restaurants, 2 Starbucks, a parking structure that holds 3,200 vehicles, bowling, two movie theaters and two new pool areas.
