Harrah’s Oklahoma to open in April
The new venue will feature a casino floor with 12 table games and 1,000 slot machines.
US.- Harrah’s Oklahoma, a casino developed in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, will open on April 9. Located along Route 66, it will be the first Caesars casino in the state.
The new destination will offer gaming dining, and entertainment. The casino will have 12 table games, 1,000 slot machines, a high-limit gaming area, plus restaurants and bars. There are plans for a hotel and an expanded entertainment space.
The casino is expected to create more than 300 new jobs. Hiring events are planned in the coming weeks.
Joe Scibetta, SVP and general manager of Harrah’s Oklahoma, said: “This opening has been years in the making, and we’re so excited to be in the home stretch before opening our doors and sharing the Harrah’s experience with the community. Harrah’s Oklahoma delivers the full Caesars Entertainment experience while introducing a new destination designed to feel modern, vibrant and fun.”
Jake Keyes, chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, added: “This partnership represents an exciting new chapter for the Iowa Tribe. Harrah’s Oklahoma will create employment and economic growth opportunities, support local businesses and strengthen our ability to reinvest in education, infrastructure and essential services for our people. We are proud to welcome this destination to our land and to the broader Oklahoma community.”
Lake Eufaula Casino & Hotel opens in Oklahoma
In December, the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel, which replaces Creek Nation Casino in Oklahoma. The new property has a 46-room hotel, a fitness centre, and a 20,500 square-foot casino with 500 gaming machines.
Construction of the casino began in June 2024. All 60 full-time employees from the previous property have transitioned to the new venue, and there are 100 new full-time positions.
