Last Thursday, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on an expansion project at its resort property in Durant, Oklahoma. The expansion includes the addition of 1,000 hotel rooms, an expanded gaming floor and new pools with a lazy river.
Choctaw Nation has appointed TynanGroup as the official developer for the expansion. TynanGroup is a leader in hospitality development, With over $8 billion worth of hotel, resort and casino experience. TynanGroup has previously developed the Sheraton Arlington Hotel.
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“The Choctaw Nation’s latest expansion in Durant will elevate the resort and gaming experience in Oklahoma to the likes of which are typically found only in Las Vegas,” said John Tynan, Chairman and CEO of TynanGroup in a statement. “With a focus on the benefits this project will bring to the Choctaw Nation, the City of Durant, as well as the entire region, the Choctaw Nation has assembled a world-class team to build this mega-project. TynanGroup is proud to be working closely with the Choctaw Nation on this expansion.”
Friedmutter Group, a Las Vegas-based architecture, interior design and
planning firm, will handle the casino portions of the expansion project.
Along with new rooms and amenities, Choctaw Casino & Resort will also have more parking space available, as well as more dining and entertainment options. With the new additions, Choctaw Casino & Resort is expected to create over 1,000 more jobs in the city of Durant.
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Choctaw Casino & Resort’s expansion project is expected to cost $500 million. The expansion is slated for completion by spring of 2021.