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DURANT, Okla., (December 30, 2025) – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was recognized in three categories in the annual Newsweek Reader’s Choice Awards. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant was selected No. 6 for Best Casino Concert Venue 2026; No. 7 for Best Native American Casino 2026; and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was selected as No. 7 for Best Casino Players Club.

Nominees were chosen by industry experts in collaboration with Newsweek’s editorial team.

“Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is consistently recognized as a premier entertainment destination that offers A-list entertainment, rewards club incentives that are valued by our guests that play frequently, and elevated resort property amenities,” said Heidi Grant, senior executive officer, Division of Commerce, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Newsweek readers in these casino categories.”

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a showcase property and is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort, entertainment and convention destination. The resort includes more than 1,600 luxurious rooms and suites, 20 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, a spa, and three outdoor pools and a waterpark. The casino has more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room and a large non-smoking casino.

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts ranked No. 7 for Best Casino Players Club.  The Choctaw Rewards Club members earn benefits every time they play, stay, dine and shop with their Rewards Card. The Rewards Club members earn entries into monthly giveaways and promotions and is available to guests across all 22 gaming locations.

About Choctaw Casinos & Resorts 

Owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000 employees. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts features a variety of gaming, hotel and resort properties throughout southeastern Oklahoma, including Durant, Grant, Pocola, Idabel, Broken Bow, McAlester, Stigler and Stringtown.  Choctaw Nation opened the 100-room luxury resort, Choctaw Landing in Hochatown, OK, in April 2024.  For more information, visit www.ChoctawCasinos.com.

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