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DURANT, Okla. (September 2, 2025) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant made a $10,000 donation to Collin College Foundation as part of its “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” promotion.

The donation was made by Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant on behalf of its July “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” winner, Melissa, from Prosper, Texas. Melissa and her family came to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant for a family outing to celebrate her son’s birthday and for a chance to win the million dollars.

“When considering where to make this contribution, supporting the foundation was an easy decision,” said Melissa, Collin College associate and donor.  “This truly represents a unique opportunity where I know first-hand the positive impact the foundation has on our students and college community. I’m honored to have Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant contribute to their continued success.”

“We are grateful for this scholarship donation to the Collin College Foundation,” said Laura Madden, executive director of the Collin College Foundation. “Our mission is to help students be successful in their educational journeys and this gift affirms our shared belief that education changes lives and strengthens our community.”

“We are thrilled this donation will help provide scholarships to students seeking a college degree,” said Kaley Lehew, regional marketing director of Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. “We have donated $30,000 to charities selected by our ‘3 Months. 3 Millionaires.’ winners and know the money will help many individuals in North Texas.”

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant wrapped up its “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” promotion by donating $30,000 to charities chosen by its million-dollar winners. The recipients included Richardson Heights Elementary, Richardson West Junior High School, Never Too Young To Care (N2Y2C), and the Collin College Foundation.

Collin College Cutline:

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant makes a $10,000 donation to Collin College Education Foundation. Melissa, the July $1 million winner selected the education foundation to support college scholarships for students. Pictured left to right are Laura Madden, Collin College Foundation; Collin College Mascot; Melissa, 3M3M winner; Thomas O’Sullivan, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant marketing director; and Kaley Lehew, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant regional marketing director.

About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla.

Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort, entertainment and convention destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The casino has more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a large non-smoking casino. The resort offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seats more than 3,000 at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) award-winning Grand Theater. The resort also includes more than 1,600 luxurious rooms and suites, 20 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, six retail stores, two fitness centers, a spa, and two outdoor pools and a water park. The family-friendly District offers guests 20 bowling lanes, a 6-screen premier movie theater, 70 arcade games and dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy the Choctaw RV Park located across from the casino. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.

https://www.choctawcasinos.com/durant/

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