Choctaw Casino Pocola Begins $140 Million Expansion With New Hotel Tower

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola has started a $140 million expansion in Oklahoma, with plans to more than double its hotel rooms, upgrade gaming facilities and add over 150 jobs. Construction will take 28 months.

Good to know

• The seven-story Lumina Tower will add 130 rooms, bringing total hotel capacity to 248.
• The project carries an estimated $20 million economic impact and will create more than 150 jobs.
• Casino and restaurant renovations begin November 29, with a new dining venue, spa and resort pool also planned.

Casino Upgrades and Restaurant Changes Come First

Visitors to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola will see changes to the gaming floor and restaurants well before the new hotel tower opens.

Square Pie will close when interior renovations begin November 29. Trophy’s Bar & Grill will take over that space, while its previous location will become IronWood Table, a new casual restaurant and the first new dining venue under the expansion.

The casino will also receive new carpeting, lighting and restrooms. Meanwhile, the Poker Room, Off Track Betting and Rewards Club will get upgraded facilities. Hotel registration areas and existing bars and restaurants are also part of the renovation plans.

The investment comes more than three decades after the property opened as a bingo hall in 1994. Today, it operates as the second-largest resort in the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts portfolio, serving visitors from Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Hotel Capacity Will More Than Double

A new seven-story Lumina Tower will add 130 guest rooms, including premium suites, alongside a pool with private cabanas, an outdoor bar, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests will also find Onna Coffee & Tea Bar, serving specialty drinks, teas and Starbucks coffee.

The existing 118-room Vista Tower will receive new furnishings, flooring, bathroom fixtures and lighting. Combined with Lumina Tower, the resort will offer 248 hotel rooms, an increase of approximately 110%.

“With more than double the hotel capacity, a pool and cabanas, a spa and reimagined restaurants, we’re creating a destination where guests can dine, relax and enjoy a complete getaway while building on our 32-year commitment to the region,” said Christy Chaser, General Manager of Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola.

Choctaw Nation Expects More Jobs and Tourism

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma expects the redevelopment to generate $20 million in economic impact and create more than 150 jobs.

Gary Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, said:

“As the largest employer in LeFlore County and the second largest resort in the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts portfolio, the expansion of Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola provides significant opportunities for area residents and will drive economic growth in the region.”

The property already provides more than 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The extra hotel rooms and leisure facilities will allow it to accommodate more overnight visitors rather than relying primarily on casino traffic.

“By enhancing the guest experience, we’re positioned to attract more visitors from across the region and beyond, helping to drive tourism, support local economic growth, and create new opportunities for our community to thrive,” Chaser added.

Tutor Perini Construction and JCJ Architecture are working on the development. Tutor Perini secured the $140 million construction contract in July 2026, several months before the November groundbreaking.

FAQ

How much is the Choctaw Casino Pocola expansion?

The Choctaw Nation is investing $140 million in hotel construction, casino renovations, restaurants and additional resort facilities.

How many hotel rooms will Choctaw Casino Pocola have?

The resort will have 248 rooms across Lumina Tower and Vista Tower, compared with 118 before the expansion.

When will the Choctaw Casino Pocola expansion finish?

Construction began in November 2026 and will run for approximately 28 months, pointing to completion in early 2029.

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