Hochatown, Okla.. – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced today that its tourism and entertainment development in Hochatown, Oklahoma will be named Choctaw Landing. Choctaw’s newest gaming property will be built in southeastern Oklahoma near popular vacation destinations Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park. The Choctaw Nation will host a Choctaw Landing dedication on June 14.
“We are excited to begin bringing to life what promises to be an incredible entertainment destination for Oklahomans and our friends and neighbors in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana,” said Janie Dillard, senior executive director of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “In addition to gaming, hotel and entertainment services, we plan to offer our guests the opportunity to learn more about our history, our culture and what it means to be Choctaw.”
The name Choctaw Landing means that guests have come to a place where they feel at home. It will be a special place for visitors to connect and recharge for their next adventure. Choctaw Landing will serve as a vantage point for the surrounding natural beauty and as a guide to the history of the Choctaw people.
Hochatown is the site of a historic Choctaw village and many Choctaw still live in the area, making it the perfect location for Choctaw Landing. The retail and resort design will reflect the culture of the tribe, and the property will include historical information about the tribe and feature Choctaw art created by members of the tribe.
The four-story, 200,000-square-foot Choctaw Landing will cost $165 million to build and will include 100 hotel rooms, 600 slot machines, eight table games, multiple restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, outdoor venue with amphitheater, beer garden free and a family play area.
In addition to the new complex, a 12,000-square-foot commercial will join Choctaw Landing and offer a small grocery store/market, three dining options and a 24-pump fuel station.
Construction of the multi-use property will create more than 2,000 new jobs and the project will have an economic impact of more than $211 million. The Choctaw Nation is also working with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to prepare for increased traffic coming into the area.
Building on a history of successful collaboration, Manhattan Construction Company and JCJ Architecture are the lead partners on this project. Manhattan Construction Company and JCJ Architecture have worked with the Choctaw Nation on several other projects, including the Choctaw Cultural Center Y Choctaw Wellness Center. JCJ Architecture has more recently worked on the Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant ongoing expansion and improvements to the property.
Choctaw Landing will open in late 2023.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third largest Indian nation in the United States with more than 200,000 tribal members and more than 10,000 associates. This ancient town has an oral tradition dating back more than 13,000 years. The first tribe on the Trail of Tears, their historic reservation boundaries are in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living the Chahta spirit of faith, family, and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
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