Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on an expansion project at its resort property in Durant.
The number of rooms in the luxury hotel will increase by 1,000 making it a total of more than 1,600, the largest hotel room count in the state.
“The expansion will go a long way in meeting the demands of our growing customer base by delivering exciting new enhancements and luxury amenities for all who visit,” says Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton.
The Nation plans to invest more than $500 million on the project.
In addition to the increased room capacity, the plans feature an expanded gaming floor and fresh amenities such as new pools and lazy river, parking garage, retail space, entertainment options and dining venues.
The Nation anticipates it will open in the Spring of 2021 and will generate 1,000 more jobs for the city of Durant.
The first Choctaw Casino in Durant opened in 2006, consisting of more than 100,000 square feet. In 2010, the tribe expanded and added the Grand Tower. The most recent renovation was complete in 2015, adding another hotel tower with a spa, The Grand Theater and the family entertainment center, The District.