Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant

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A AAA Four Diamond property, Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant is located at 3735 Choctaw Road in Durant, Oklahoma, an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The sprawling complex began as the Choctaw Nation's first bingo parlor in 1987 and has grown into a mega-complex with a total of nearly a quarter of a million square feet of gaming floors over the North and South Casinos. After the completion of its latest major expansion in July 2021, between the 21-story, 1,000-room luxury Sky Tower Hotel, the Grand Tower, and the 286-room  Spa Tower Hotel, the room count at the Durant property now exceeds 1,700. 

Visitors will find a multitude of amenities here as well, including an 18,000-square-foot pool area situated on three acres, which features an adults-only and a family pool, poolside cabanas, chaise lounge chairs, outdoor food and drinks venues, poolside service and swim-up bars. Food and drink options are plentiful, with 16 restaurants and 20 bars and lounges. There is also a three-level convention/entertainment complex; The District, which features bowling, an arcade, and six movie theatres; a spa, shopping, conference center and more.

The expanded gaming experience here includes 7,400 slot machines, 1,700 of which are in a non-smoking area, a total of 136 non-smoking table games, including a 30-table poker room, a High Limits salon, racebook and more. 

Owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the federally recognized tribe is also responsible for Choctaw Casinos in Broken Bow, Grant, Idabel, McAlester, Pocola, Stigler and Stringtown.

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Poker at Choctaw Casino - Durant

Choctaw Casino Durant Poker Room

Located in the new Sky Casino, Choctaw Casino Durant's 30-table non-smoking poker room  spreads No Limit Hold'Em and Pot Limit Omaha Hi cash games, as well as regularly scheduled tournaments; see the link (above right) for details. Room amenities include auto shufflers (24 tables), cocktail service, massage (weekends and big events), WiFi, food tableside, valet parking and more. 

*You must be 18 or older to enter the casino or play poker. The Racebook is also located in the Poker Room.

Dining & Restaurants

1832 Steakhouse

• Serving: Steak, Seafood

Enjoy fine dining in the four-star atmosphere of 1832 Steakhouse in the Sky Tower at Chocktaw Casino & Resort Durant. The prices are surprisingly affordable for such an upscale venue. Enjoy dinner a private booth or casual seating at the wine bar. Fine cuts of beef and fresh seafood are the highlights of this steakhouse. Private rooms are available by request. Reservations are highly recommended any evening at this popular venue.

Hours vary.

Butterfields Buffet

• Serving: Buffet, International

Butterfields Buffet at Choctaw Casino in Durant was named for the famous stagecoach line that ran through the area. No matter what your favorites are, you'll find them in the buffet spread here. Tex-Mex to Southern BBQ, live carving station and Mongolian grill to brick oven pizza made to order are all on the menu here. From light eaters' choices at the salad bar and freshly baked bread counter to the ravenous appetite for comfort foods. Be sure to save some room for dessert! Located in the Grand Casino.

Bamboo Noodle Bar

• Serving: Asian

Located in the Grand Casino, the Bamboo Noodle Bar will satisfy your craving for Asian food without taking you away from your favorites games for too long. The made-to-order menu features fresh Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai cuisine, with dishes such as Pho, Pad Thai, Kung Pao, and Stir Fry.

Gilley’s at Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant

• Serving: American

Whether you come for the live music, boot scooting boogie every weekend, to take a ride on the mechanical bull, or just relax with a casual meal you will find Gilley's a welcoming venue - especially for those with a Southern heart who enjoy the Western tradition. The fare is down-home and there are two full-service bars plus a blackjack pit just outside the door. Steak, chops, ribs, a full-pound chicken fry, Gilley's famous chili, or a simple bowl of chicken tortilla soup will hit the spot and stick to your ribs all night long.

Check with staff for bar hours. 

Grand Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety, Bakery Goods

Located in the Grand Casino, the Grand Cafe is the perfect choice for casual dining, featuring classic American cuisine with an international twist. Choose something for breakfast, such as Steak & Eggs and The All-American, or a tasty starter, soup and salad, burgers and sandwiches or an entree like Louisiana Catfish or Chocktaw Pecan Crusted Chicken.

Craving something sweet? Don't pass on the Grand Bakery where you'll find over 30 handmade desserts to choose from. 

Salt & Stone

• Serving: American

Located in the Sky Tower, Salt & Stone offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including specialty "salt" dishes from the sea and "stone" options from land. Choose from tasty breakfast dishes such as Banana Bread French Toast, Avocado Toast and Five-Pepper Espresso Beef Brisket Hash, as well as soups and salads, burgers and sandwiches and shareables and entrees, like Lobster Carbonara and Pan_Seared Red Snapper. 

 

 

Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar at Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant

• Serving: American

Located in The Link Casino at Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar features the Emmy-award winning chef's favorite dishes, such as the Big Bite Burger and Signature Sandwich, along with tasty appetizers and "Big Eats" like BBQ ribs, pasta, steak and salmon. Complement your choices with a craft beer or one of Guy's famous cocktails.  

*Hours are subject to change. 

Food Court

• Serving: Quick Eats

In addition to the other restaurants at Choctaw Casino Resort Durant, there is also a food court located in The Link Casino, across from The District, with four quick eats spots.

Krispy Crunchy Chicken: Featuring Cajun-style chicken (bone-in and tenders) and honey butter biscuits. 

Papa John's Pizza: Pizza just the way you like it. 

Subway: Serving made-to-order subs. 

Smashburger: Serving handcrafted burgers are smashed, seared, and seasoned to order.

Starbucks at Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant

• Serving: Coffee, Breakfast

Starbucks is located just off the lobby and serves up gourmet treats from the line of trademarked creations. Sometimes just the aroma of prime coffee, espresso, lattes and cappuccinos is enough to heighten your senses. Starbucks has two locations at Chocktaw Casino & Resort Durant, one in the Grand Casino and the other in Sky Casino, and offers a good variety of light fare for breakfast and lunch as well as snacks.

Grand Casino Hours:

Sun-Thurs 8am-5pm

Sky Casino Hours:

Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm

Fri & Sat 8am-12am

*Hours subject to change.

Choctaw Casino - Durant Venues & Hotspots

Gilley's

In addition to the Conference Center and the Grand Theater, there is another top entertainment venue in Durant. Gilley's is found in the North Casino and offers a Southern atmosphere celebrating the country music tradition. Dance, ride the bull, shoot the bull, kick back and listen to live music, enjoy bar-top gaming, or just grab a cold beer and something tasty from one of the two full-service bars in this Oklahoma landmark.

Aqua at Sky Tower

Located in the new 21-story Sky Tower, Aqua at Sky Tower is an 18,000-square-foot pool area situated on three acres and featuring two pools, including one that is family-friendly with a waterslide and another exclusive adult-only experience. There are 50 poolside cabanas, 750 chaise loungers, swim-up bars and four outdoor food and drinks venues. Poolside service is available.  

Bars/Lounges

In addition to all of the dining options at Choctaw Casino Resort Durant, there are a number of full-service bars/lounges located throughout the two casinos.

Mason Jar Bar: Open daily 10am to 1:45am. This new centerpiece is a cool nod at Prohibition, serving up creative cocktails in Mason jars.

Red River Lounge: Open daily 10am to 1:45am. Located next to Jackpot Java in the North Casino, this chill full service bar/lounge serves beer, wine, along with all your favorite spirits.

6th Street Lounge: Open daily 10am to 2am. Full-service bar/lounge located right next to the Poker Room.

Platinum High Limit Lounge: Open 10am to 1:45am. Full-service bar/lounge located within the High Limits Salon.

Red River Lounge: Located in the Grand Casino, this full-service bar is fully stocked with beer, wine and liquor. 

The Reserve: A perfect place to relax and recharge, The Reserve is located in the Grand Casino, serving hand-crafted cocktails, local brews, wine and spirits in a relaxed setting. (pictured)

North Brew: This grab-and-go beer stop is located in the Grand Casino.

Intermission: An adults-only "Intermission" from the kids where handcrafted cocktails are on the menu. Located in The District. 

Lobby Bar: Perfect spot for an aperitif before that special dinner or nightcap to end the day, the Lobby Bar in the Sky Casino is a great choice to unwind and relax with a handcrafted cocktail or a tasty glass of wine. 

Onyx Bar: Open Sun-Sat from, 10am to 2am (times may vary) in the High Limits area in the Sky Lounge, the place to indulge in a glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail in the lap of luxury.  

The League: Located in Sky Casino, featuring 100-ft. video wall and 88 big-screen TVs covering game days and fight nights. Open Sun - Thurs 11am to 10pm and Fri & Sat 11am to midnight.

Meeting & Event Space

Included in all of the property amenities at Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant is impressive meeting and event facilities, including the Conference Center. With more than 20,000 sq ft of space, from the Magnolia Grand Ballroom to private concert suites and a myriad of meeting rooms. The Grand Theater is a 100,000-square-foot multipurpose facility with a seating capacity of 3,000. It accommodates conventions, trade shows, banquets, receptions, corporate events and concerts by acclaimed recording artists. 

Prizm Lounge

Located in the Sky Casino, Prizm Lounge gives visitors a birds-eye view of all the action in a relaxed, contemporary setting while enjoying a drinks menu of specialty cocktails, cocktails, bottled, draft and craft beer, and wine. 

Choctaw Casino - Durant RV Parking

Located next to Choctaw Casino Resort, the RV Park is a spacious and clean KOA campground with all of the amenities you would expect. It's all about the life of leisure here and every spot offers a 12′ x 80′ concrete pad with a covered table and grill. Each hook-up is close by to the pool, gathering spaces, showers and beverage center. Rates are seasonal but midweek (Monday through Thursday) is always a bit cheaper than the weekends. There are 77 premium sites here, and every space gets free WiFi and cable TV.

Please (800)562-6073 for reservations.

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