Choctaw Casino Begins $140 Million Renovation Project

Choctaw Casino & Resort Pocola has begun construction on a $140 million renovation project. The project will include a seven-story tower called Lumina Tower and add 130 additional guest rooms to the facility. The renovated casino and the relocated poker room are also part of the project.

Construction is planned to last 28 months. The project aims to generate $20 million in economic impact and create more than 150 jobs.

The facility will add a swimming pool and private cabanas, an outdoor bar, a full-service spa, a 24/7 fitness center, and the Onna Coffee & Tea Bar. The cafe will serve its own specialty coffee and tea drinks along with Starbucks coffee.

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton said the facility is the largest employer in LeFlore County and the second-largest property in the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts portfolio. Batton said the expansion will provide significant opportunities for local residents and support economic growth in the area.

The facility began in 1994 as a bingo hall. The hotel grew with a large gaming floor and a variety of dining venues. General Manager Christy Chaser said hotel capacity will more than double and that the resort aims to attract more visitors.