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- Black Gold Casino in Wilson, 112 miles south of Oklahoma City. Border Casino in Thackerville, 124 miles south of Oklahoma City. Buffalo Run Casino & Resort in Miami, 89 miles northeast of Tulsa. Casino Oklahoma in Hinton, 55 miles west of Oklahoma City. Cherokee Casino & Hotel – Ft. Gibson, 80 miles east of Tulsa.
- Casinos & Gambling in Oklahoma Cherokee Casino Roland. Firelake Grand Casino. Comanche Nation Casino. The Black Hawk Casino.
- Oklahoma is a Midwest state, which naturally means that it has a small population (barely 4 million people) and many tribal casinos. The latter part is understandable, as the state has the second-highest population of Native Americans in the US.
- Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. One of Oklahoma's premier gaming destinations, the Grand Casino.
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The Oklahoma casino gambling scene has gone nuts in the last decade or two. You can find over 130 different casinos in the state, with over 75,000 slot machines. Table games are growing in popularity throughout the state, too, with over 650 table games available.
Recently, in fact, the state legalized dice games and roulette games. Blackjack has been a staple of Oklahoma casinos for quite a while, too.
And if you're a poker player, there are plenty of live poker tables in the state, too — 200+.
In other words, if you live in or near Oklahoma, you have no shortage of casino gambling to choose from.
But the question is this:
How do you get the most out of Oklahoma casino gambling trips?
This post lists the top ten casino gambling tips that are specific to the needs of people who are going to gamble on casino games in Oklahoma.
Since there are more slot machines than any other kind of game in Oklahoma casinos, most of the advice in this post focuses on gambling machines.
I do have a lot to say about the table games in Oklahoma, too — especially as they relate to the antes that the casinos charge to play.
Let's get started.
1 – Avoid the Slot Machines If You Can Help It
The house edge for the slot machines in Oklahoma is probably higher than any other game they offer — except maybe keno. States with Native American casinos — states like Oklahoma, in other words — don't require the casinos to release information about the payback percentages of their machines.
We do know, though, that casinos in Nevada average in the close to 90% payback percentage if they're in a location other than the Strip. In fact, some of the slot machines at the airport are said to have a payback percentage of 75% or so.
That means the house edge on those games is between 10% and 25%.
If the slot machines in the airport have such low payback percentages in a state where they're required to report those numbers, doesn't it makes sense that casinos in a state where they don't have to report that would have a higher house edge?
I've seen at least one post speculate that the payback percentage for these games is between 75% and 85%. I think whoever wrote that post is being too generous.
I'd be surprised if the house edge on any of the slot machines in Oklahoma is lower than 20%.
They just stand to make too much money, and they have an almost hostage audience, since they're the only game in town for many people.
If you can avoid the slot machines with their lousy odds, you can gamble your money on games where the house edge is more forgiving.
You might even be able to spend some time at the poker table, where you can actually get an edge of your own by playing better than the other players.
2 – Be Careful of the Slots Clubs in the Casinos
I have a friend who hits Choctaw Casino almost every weekend. He only lives 30 minutes away, and he spends at least one of his two days off at the casino each week. He's a member of the players' club there, and he told me last week that he was trying to climb to the top of the VIP ladder.
Here's how the slots club works, by the way.
You get points based on how much money you put into action. If you play slots for $1 per spin at 600 hands per hour, you've put $600 into action per hour. Your points are based on that amount of wagering.
Those points get converted into rebates and comps. Those comps improve as you climb the VIP ladder, which you do by wagering more.
But here's how gambling works.
The more money you put into action, the more money the house wins from you. If you're playing a game with a 20% house edge, you expect to lose $120 for every $600 you wager.
It costs you money in the form of losses to climb that VIP ladder.
And it costs you far more money in losses than you stand to gain in value from your VIP status, no matter how good their program is.
Yes, you should belong to the slots club, and yes, you should always play with your card inserted.
What you want to avoid is putting money into action you wouldn't otherwise spend just so that you can get more points on your players' club card.
3 – Try Playing With the House's Money
Most gamblers who talk about playing with the house's money are confused. They think that if they've won, the money in front of them is the house's money. The idea is that you can take your initial stake out of action and only gamble with the winnings that you had in front of you.
There are a couple of things wrong with this line of thinking.
For one thing, any money that's in front of you at the casino is your money, not the casino's. Once you've won it, that's your money.
For another thing, many times, you'll sit down and lose your initial stake and be behind the entire gaming session. In those sessions, it's literally impossible to play 'with the house's money.'
But what I'm talking about here is literally playing with nothing but the house's money.
At many — if not most — Oklahoma casinos, the casino will give you a certain amount of free money to play with. The only catch is that you must gamble all of it at least once before cashing out.
This is like signing up for a no-deposit online casino bonus with a 1x wagering requirement. That's unheard of in an online casino, and for good reason.
But what if you hit every one of Oklahoma's 135 casinos, and they each gave you an average of $20 in free money to play with?
You then make $20 in wagers, and when you've hit the wagering requirement, you quit, regardless of how much money you have in front of you.
Keep in mind that you didn't have to buy in at all. You're just using the free money the casino gave you.
Even if you only have $1 left after gambling the $20, that's ALL profit.
If you average $10 in winnings at each casino, you'll have over $1,000.
But don't make the mistake of thinking that you should gamble with your winnings once you've hit your wagering limit. That's how you lose money.
Just hit your wagering requirement, cash out your free money, and move on.
If you're a committed low roller, you'll understand how attractive this strategy is.
4 – Watch Out for the Ante on Those Table Games
Remember how I suggested that the house edge for the slot machines was higher than you should accept from a gambling game?
The house edge on the table games isn't much better — thanks to the ante that the casinos charge.
In fact, it's not even really an ante. That's a term borrowed from poker to describe a forced bet.
The ante on table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette in Oklahoma casinos isn't a wager. It's just a fee that they charge you for playing the game. The price varies based on the game, but look at what happens to the house edge of the game.
But you're GUARANTEED a loss of 50 cents per hand on top of that 5 cents, so you're actually losing (on average) 55 cents per hand.
Since you're looking at $5 per hand, that's a house edge of 11%.
You can reduce that by betting more per hand, but it still causes your house edge to skyrocket.
If you bet $10 per hand instead of $5 per hand, you'd expect to lose 10 cents per hand because of the house edge and another 50 cents because of the so-called ante. That's 60 cents per hand, or 6%.
But be careful, because once your bet gets over a specific amount, the ante goes up, too. For example, if you're in a casino where the ante is 50 cents per hand up to $100, and then goes up to $1, you'd be a lot better off betting $90 than betting $100 per hand.
5 – You Should Still Tip the Dealer Occasionally
I've never understood gamblers in any locale who didn't want to tip the dealer. After all, these people are working hard for their money. Why wouldn't you want to help them accomplish their goals in life?
I've gambled in Oklahoma casinos and never tipped. I've also gambled and tipped generously.
In my experience, tipping generously results in a much better time at the casino than not tipping at all.
You don't have to give the dealers all your money.
Just place a bet for them occasionally.
6 – Visit the Two Biggest Casinos in Oklahoma (Even If It Means You Have to Travel a Distance)
The WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, is one of the biggest casinos in the world. If you've never seen it, you should, just because of the scope of it. It's enormous, with over half a million square feet of gaming space. They also boast of over 7,000 slot machines in their casino.
That might not sound impressive, but think about this.
The WinStar, by itself, accounts for almost 10% of the slot machines in the entire state.
Also, Kirby's is a great steakhouse. You owe it to yourself to have a meal there.
Choctaw Casino is the second-biggest casino in the state, but it only has 300,000 square foot of gaming space and half as many slot machines as the WinStar. Still, it's impressive, and depending on where you live, it might be much closer to travel to.
7 – Practice the Games Online Before You Go
Did you know that you can try the casino games at the WinStar Casino online before traveling to the casino?
Their free games site offers you the opportunity to practice their games and get comfortable with them before traveling to the casino in person.
They categorize the playable games as follows:
- Egames
- Tourneys
- Video poker
- Etables
- Keno
I should warn you that the games on the site often load slowly, so don't be too disappointed if you have trouble playing the games there.
You can find plenty of online casinos which offer free, playable games for you to practice on. Many of the online casinos we promote on this site offer free games. You can practice your blackjack game just as easily at one of those sites as you can on the WinStar's official site.
And you won't have to deal with the excessive load times.
8 – Try the Poker Rooms
I try to steer my readers toward playing poker as often as possible because I like to credit my readers for having above-average intelligence. The great thing about poker is that if you can play with more skill than the other players at the table, you can play with an advantage.
Think about it this way.
If you're sitting at a table with ten players who are exactly the same skill level as you, then you'll eventually lose all your money.
The poker room charges a 5% rake on every hand. Since you'd be losing as much as the other players at the table, you'd be gradually going broke.
But…
If you're twice as good as the other players at the table, you could expect to profit over time — and in fact, you'd expect to profit enough that the 5% rake wouldn't cause you to lose money.
In the long run, you'd be facing a positive expectation situation, so you'd be more likely to win.
On top of that, the WinStar hosts a lot of poker tournaments. If you're a skilled player, you can compete for life-changing jackpots and have a better than average chance of winning them.
From a purely mathematical and expected value standpoint, the poker games at Oklahoma casinos are almost always a better deal than the casino games.
The only thing you have to do is be a better than average player.
9 – Leave Your Debit Card at Home
Everyone thinks that they're immune to the sights and sounds of the casino, but that reminds me of a principle I learned a few years ago about brainwashing.
Being familiar with the techniques used to brainwash people does NOT make you immune to brainwashing. You can be brainwashed just like anyone else.
I'm not suggesting that the casinos brainwash their patrons, but they do have subtle and effective means of manipulating gamblers into losing more money than they plan for.
One of the ways you can prevent this from happening to you is to only take cash to the casino. Leave your debit card and your checkbook at home.
You might come home a winner in the short run once in a while, but you can't count on that. The best way to avoid losing money to the casino that you didn't mean to is to only take the cash with you that you can afford to lose.
Even if you only live 15 minutes away, leave the debit card at home.
Driving just those 15 minutes to get your debit card can give you enough time to come back to your senses.
10 – Consider Some of the MANY Other Activities Oklahoma Has to Offer
If you love history, museums, nature, and parks, Oklahoma has much more to offer you than just casino games. You should take advantage of these offerings. I understand that some people only want to visit Oklahoma to gamble, but you should consider broadening your horizons for one reason more than any other.
Since the casinos have a mathematical edge, the more time you spend playing the games, the more money you can plan to lose. Every minute you spend engaged in some activity there besides gambling is money in your pocket.
The best museum in the state to visit is Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in Oklahoma City. You can visit for as little as $18, and it's worth every penny.
If you love nature, the most beautiful place to visit is Beavers Bend Resort Park in Broken Bow. It's far calmer and more serene there than you can imagine. If you've spent time at Turner Falls, which is beautiful, you'll understand that not all the parks in Oklahoma are peaceful.
And those two suggestions barely scratch the surface of what's available in the state. Check out any legitimate travel guide for more ideas of things you can do to distract yourself from gambling.
Conclusion
Some of the advice for Oklahoma gamblers that I've given holds true for gamblers anywhere, but I've tried to tailor the advice specifically to people visiting Oklahoma. Some aspects of gambling in the state are different than other places.
For example, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the slot machines in Oklahoma offer the same payout percentages and odds as the slot machines in Vegas. After all, they look exactly the same.
Being aware that the house edge on slots in Las Vegas is much higher is half the battle.
Joining the slots club is a good idea, but don't overdo it trying to rise in the ranks of the club. Definitely take advantage of the free money the casinos offer people, especially if you're a committed low roller.
Don't take your ATM card to the casino. Just take cash that you're willing to lose. It's far easier to get sucked into a self-destructive spiral than you might think.
Practice the free games online before playing in person.
And PLEASE don't forget to give poker (real poker) a chance. You have a much better chance of going home a winner from the poker room than you do anywhere else in the casino.
And don't forget some of the other sights in the state. The museums and parks in Oklahoma are wonderfully affordable.
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.While not quite on the same level as Las Vegas, Oklahoma has become quite the gaming destination since casinos were legalized in 2004.
With no fewer than 134 casinos to choose from, including the largest casino in the United States, Oklahoma comes in second only to Nevada when it comes to choices of venue.
Located exclusively on Native American tribal lands across the state, you'll find plenty of quality entertainment to choose from, including:
Dice and roulette wheels have only recently been legalized and regulated, so they're still hard to find.
Ready to test your skills and discover if fortune awaits? Here's my list of the seven best casinos for gambling in Oklahoma.
1 – The Winstar World Casino
Sleepy Thackerville, Oklahoma is home to the largest casino in the U.S.—the WinStar World Casino. In operation since gaming was legalized by the State in 2004, Winstar offers more than 500,000 square feet dedicated to the largest collection of electronic games in the world.
The poker room is spacious and has become famous over the years for providing solid gaming action any time of the day or night, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you're bringing your family along or are looking for more of a true vacation experience, you can take advantage of their 1,500 rooms located in 3 tower hotels and the many other attractions, including:
- 36 holes of golf
- Live entertainment
- Spa and fitness center
- Pool and cabanas
- Shopping areas
- Restaurants and bars
If you're passing through on a roadtrip across the Southwest, an RV park containing 160 spaces might be more your style.
If you're looking for a single, one-off Oklahoma casino experience, I recommend the Winstar World Casino as your obvious destination.
3 – Try Playing With the House's Money
Most gamblers who talk about playing with the house's money are confused. They think that if they've won, the money in front of them is the house's money. The idea is that you can take your initial stake out of action and only gamble with the winnings that you had in front of you.
There are a couple of things wrong with this line of thinking.
For one thing, any money that's in front of you at the casino is your money, not the casino's. Once you've won it, that's your money.
For another thing, many times, you'll sit down and lose your initial stake and be behind the entire gaming session. In those sessions, it's literally impossible to play 'with the house's money.'
But what I'm talking about here is literally playing with nothing but the house's money.
At many — if not most — Oklahoma casinos, the casino will give you a certain amount of free money to play with. The only catch is that you must gamble all of it at least once before cashing out.
This is like signing up for a no-deposit online casino bonus with a 1x wagering requirement. That's unheard of in an online casino, and for good reason.
But what if you hit every one of Oklahoma's 135 casinos, and they each gave you an average of $20 in free money to play with?
You then make $20 in wagers, and when you've hit the wagering requirement, you quit, regardless of how much money you have in front of you.
Keep in mind that you didn't have to buy in at all. You're just using the free money the casino gave you.
Even if you only have $1 left after gambling the $20, that's ALL profit.
If you average $10 in winnings at each casino, you'll have over $1,000.
But don't make the mistake of thinking that you should gamble with your winnings once you've hit your wagering limit. That's how you lose money.
Just hit your wagering requirement, cash out your free money, and move on.
If you're a committed low roller, you'll understand how attractive this strategy is.
4 – Watch Out for the Ante on Those Table Games
Remember how I suggested that the house edge for the slot machines was higher than you should accept from a gambling game?
The house edge on the table games isn't much better — thanks to the ante that the casinos charge.
In fact, it's not even really an ante. That's a term borrowed from poker to describe a forced bet.
The ante on table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette in Oklahoma casinos isn't a wager. It's just a fee that they charge you for playing the game. The price varies based on the game, but look at what happens to the house edge of the game.
But you're GUARANTEED a loss of 50 cents per hand on top of that 5 cents, so you're actually losing (on average) 55 cents per hand.
Since you're looking at $5 per hand, that's a house edge of 11%.
You can reduce that by betting more per hand, but it still causes your house edge to skyrocket.
If you bet $10 per hand instead of $5 per hand, you'd expect to lose 10 cents per hand because of the house edge and another 50 cents because of the so-called ante. That's 60 cents per hand, or 6%.
But be careful, because once your bet gets over a specific amount, the ante goes up, too. For example, if you're in a casino where the ante is 50 cents per hand up to $100, and then goes up to $1, you'd be a lot better off betting $90 than betting $100 per hand.
5 – You Should Still Tip the Dealer Occasionally
I've never understood gamblers in any locale who didn't want to tip the dealer. After all, these people are working hard for their money. Why wouldn't you want to help them accomplish their goals in life?
I've gambled in Oklahoma casinos and never tipped. I've also gambled and tipped generously.
In my experience, tipping generously results in a much better time at the casino than not tipping at all.
You don't have to give the dealers all your money.
Just place a bet for them occasionally.
6 – Visit the Two Biggest Casinos in Oklahoma (Even If It Means You Have to Travel a Distance)
The WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, is one of the biggest casinos in the world. If you've never seen it, you should, just because of the scope of it. It's enormous, with over half a million square feet of gaming space. They also boast of over 7,000 slot machines in their casino.
That might not sound impressive, but think about this.
The WinStar, by itself, accounts for almost 10% of the slot machines in the entire state.
Also, Kirby's is a great steakhouse. You owe it to yourself to have a meal there.
Choctaw Casino is the second-biggest casino in the state, but it only has 300,000 square foot of gaming space and half as many slot machines as the WinStar. Still, it's impressive, and depending on where you live, it might be much closer to travel to.
7 – Practice the Games Online Before You Go
Did you know that you can try the casino games at the WinStar Casino online before traveling to the casino?
Their free games site offers you the opportunity to practice their games and get comfortable with them before traveling to the casino in person.
They categorize the playable games as follows:
- Egames
- Tourneys
- Video poker
- Etables
- Keno
I should warn you that the games on the site often load slowly, so don't be too disappointed if you have trouble playing the games there.
You can find plenty of online casinos which offer free, playable games for you to practice on. Many of the online casinos we promote on this site offer free games. You can practice your blackjack game just as easily at one of those sites as you can on the WinStar's official site.
And you won't have to deal with the excessive load times.
8 – Try the Poker Rooms
I try to steer my readers toward playing poker as often as possible because I like to credit my readers for having above-average intelligence. The great thing about poker is that if you can play with more skill than the other players at the table, you can play with an advantage.
Think about it this way.
If you're sitting at a table with ten players who are exactly the same skill level as you, then you'll eventually lose all your money.
The poker room charges a 5% rake on every hand. Since you'd be losing as much as the other players at the table, you'd be gradually going broke.
But…
If you're twice as good as the other players at the table, you could expect to profit over time — and in fact, you'd expect to profit enough that the 5% rake wouldn't cause you to lose money.
In the long run, you'd be facing a positive expectation situation, so you'd be more likely to win.
On top of that, the WinStar hosts a lot of poker tournaments. If you're a skilled player, you can compete for life-changing jackpots and have a better than average chance of winning them.
From a purely mathematical and expected value standpoint, the poker games at Oklahoma casinos are almost always a better deal than the casino games.
The only thing you have to do is be a better than average player.
9 – Leave Your Debit Card at Home
Everyone thinks that they're immune to the sights and sounds of the casino, but that reminds me of a principle I learned a few years ago about brainwashing.
Being familiar with the techniques used to brainwash people does NOT make you immune to brainwashing. You can be brainwashed just like anyone else.
I'm not suggesting that the casinos brainwash their patrons, but they do have subtle and effective means of manipulating gamblers into losing more money than they plan for.
One of the ways you can prevent this from happening to you is to only take cash to the casino. Leave your debit card and your checkbook at home.
You might come home a winner in the short run once in a while, but you can't count on that. The best way to avoid losing money to the casino that you didn't mean to is to only take the cash with you that you can afford to lose.
Even if you only live 15 minutes away, leave the debit card at home.
Driving just those 15 minutes to get your debit card can give you enough time to come back to your senses.
10 – Consider Some of the MANY Other Activities Oklahoma Has to Offer
If you love history, museums, nature, and parks, Oklahoma has much more to offer you than just casino games. You should take advantage of these offerings. I understand that some people only want to visit Oklahoma to gamble, but you should consider broadening your horizons for one reason more than any other.
Since the casinos have a mathematical edge, the more time you spend playing the games, the more money you can plan to lose. Every minute you spend engaged in some activity there besides gambling is money in your pocket.
The best museum in the state to visit is Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in Oklahoma City. You can visit for as little as $18, and it's worth every penny.
If you love nature, the most beautiful place to visit is Beavers Bend Resort Park in Broken Bow. It's far calmer and more serene there than you can imagine. If you've spent time at Turner Falls, which is beautiful, you'll understand that not all the parks in Oklahoma are peaceful.
And those two suggestions barely scratch the surface of what's available in the state. Check out any legitimate travel guide for more ideas of things you can do to distract yourself from gambling.
Conclusion
Some of the advice for Oklahoma gamblers that I've given holds true for gamblers anywhere, but I've tried to tailor the advice specifically to people visiting Oklahoma. Some aspects of gambling in the state are different than other places.
For example, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the slot machines in Oklahoma offer the same payout percentages and odds as the slot machines in Vegas. After all, they look exactly the same.
Being aware that the house edge on slots in Las Vegas is much higher is half the battle.
Joining the slots club is a good idea, but don't overdo it trying to rise in the ranks of the club. Definitely take advantage of the free money the casinos offer people, especially if you're a committed low roller.
Don't take your ATM card to the casino. Just take cash that you're willing to lose. It's far easier to get sucked into a self-destructive spiral than you might think.
Practice the free games online before playing in person.
And PLEASE don't forget to give poker (real poker) a chance. You have a much better chance of going home a winner from the poker room than you do anywhere else in the casino.
And don't forget some of the other sights in the state. The museums and parks in Oklahoma are wonderfully affordable.
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.While not quite on the same level as Las Vegas, Oklahoma has become quite the gaming destination since casinos were legalized in 2004.
With no fewer than 134 casinos to choose from, including the largest casino in the United States, Oklahoma comes in second only to Nevada when it comes to choices of venue.
Located exclusively on Native American tribal lands across the state, you'll find plenty of quality entertainment to choose from, including:
Dice and roulette wheels have only recently been legalized and regulated, so they're still hard to find.
Ready to test your skills and discover if fortune awaits? Here's my list of the seven best casinos for gambling in Oklahoma.
1 – The Winstar World Casino
Sleepy Thackerville, Oklahoma is home to the largest casino in the U.S.—the WinStar World Casino. In operation since gaming was legalized by the State in 2004, Winstar offers more than 500,000 square feet dedicated to the largest collection of electronic games in the world.
The poker room is spacious and has become famous over the years for providing solid gaming action any time of the day or night, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you're bringing your family along or are looking for more of a true vacation experience, you can take advantage of their 1,500 rooms located in 3 tower hotels and the many other attractions, including:
- 36 holes of golf
- Live entertainment
- Spa and fitness center
- Pool and cabanas
- Shopping areas
- Restaurants and bars
If you're passing through on a roadtrip across the Southwest, an RV park containing 160 spaces might be more your style.
If you're looking for a single, one-off Oklahoma casino experience, I recommend the Winstar World Casino as your obvious destination.
2 – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts—Durant
Choctaw Casino & Resort—Durant is one of seven properties that are owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation.
The second-largest casino in the state behind only the Winstar World Casino, Choctaw Casino & Resorts—Durant hosts a vibrant gaming scene, no matter what your game of choice may be.
4,300 slot machines are ready for you to test your fortune, including your classic favorites as well as the latest in electronic gaming developments. Progressive, high-stakes, and penny slots are all made available for your gaming enjoyment.
The dedicated poker room has 26 tables that range from low-stakes friendly games to high-stakes for serious poker players looking to test their skills. I recommend this particular venue for poker aficionados because it's located on a separate floor from the main casino and is well-suited to concentration. Their excellent service staff works hard to make sure you have an exciting experience.
A racebook (horse racing wagers for 18 seperate tracks located across the country) and a wide range of table games complete the outstanding gaming experience.
As a resort, the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts—Durant offers 8 restaurants, approximately 775 hotel rooms, an RV park with 75 spaces, as well as excellent amenities and entertainment in addition to gaming that make it a great place for a vacation or conference, including:
- Live entertainment
- Shopping
- Video game arcade
- Bowling
- Spa and pool facilities
- Gymnasium and batting cages
Its location in southwest Oklahoma makes it a convenient choice for gaming enthusiasts from Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
3 – Riverwind Casino
Riverwind Casino, located in Norman, OK, is the largest casino in close proximity to the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
The Riverwind offers a High Stakes venue that makes it a favorite among those looking for more serious wagers and bigger payouts.
If Texas Hold 'Em or Pot Limit Omaha are your games of choice, the poker room at Riverwind Casino has 17 tables and 153 seats. They also host daily tournaments and promotions designed to increase the excitement of your poker experience, and the payoffs attract players ranging from the casually interested to the most serious around.
The poker room has limited hours, though more than adequate for most players. The poker room is open 9 AM to 3:30 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 9 AM to 4:30 AM Friday and Saturday.
The 100-room Riverwind Hotel offers a comfortable, restful stay in well-appointed rooms just minutes from the gaming action.
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I recommend Riverwind also for its impressive country music entertainment and comedy line-ups as well.
If you find yourself in the Oklahoma City area, Riverwind is worth the 30-minute drive south down I-35 to Norman.
4 – Newcastle Casino
A sister property of Riverwind Casino, the 112,000-square-foot Newcastle Casino is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation.
The town of Newcastle is within an hour's drive of downtown Oklahoma City—it's an excellent smaller venue for those more focused on the games and stakes, as opposed to the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts like the Winstar World Casino and the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts—Durant.
The 83,000-square-foot gaming floor is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing more than 3,000 electronic games for your wagering entertainment.
Its wide variety of table games include:
- Mississippi stud
- Blackjack
- Baccarat
- Roulette
- Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em
As advertised, the Newcastle provides skilled dealers and offers an authentic, no-frills poker and gaming experience in a relaxed and comfortable environment, catering to amateur and professional players alike.
Although the casino has no hotel offering rooms for extended stays on site, it offers a full-service bar and an 82-seat restaurant that serves a wide variety of Southern-style dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5 – The Cherokee Casino Roland
Owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the 170,000-square-foot Cherokee Casino Roland is located near the Oklahoma-Arkansas state line, a 10-minute drive from Ft. Smith, AR on US Interstate 40.
Cherokee Casino Roland is home to an exciting slot selection of over 900 of the latest reel, video reel, and video poker games that offer impressive jackpots and progressive payouts.
Table games include:
- Ultimate Texas Hold'em Progressive
- Three Card Poker Progressive
- 21 Plus 3
One of the main draws for people who visit the Cherokee Casino Roland is the atmosphere. The establishment has a comfortable and enjoyable feel. The experienced dealers and staff that you'll meet on the casino floor receive great reviews from visitors as well.
If you're hoping to stay for a few days, the Cherokee Casino Roland has 120 comfortable, non-smoking rooms with a variety of amenities, and there are also 12 suites offering a higher level of luxury.
6 – Indigo Sky Casino
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Opened in 2012, Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte, OK, is one of the newer casinos making a splash on the Oklahoma casino scene.
The hotel has 244 rooms, and the casino area hosts more than 1200 electronic games and 12 table games, including No-Limit Hold ‘Em, Omaha, Crazy Pineapple, and variations on classic favorites like Double Deck Pitch Blackjack, Six Deck Shoe Blackjack, WPT Heads Up Hold'em, Four Card Frenzy, and Three Card Prime progressives.
The eight-table poker room is somewhat small, but you'll find that it's always active and the atmosphere is enjoyable.
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The Indigo Sky Casino also has a 520-seat bingo hall, which provides a sense of nostalgia for the days when bingo was the only form of gambling allowed in the state.
two restaurant-bars, a food court, and 244 comfortably-appointed rooms round out this excellent casino experience.
7 – River Spirit Casino Resort
Located in Tulsa,OK, the River Spirit Casino became home to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant in 2016.
Approximately 200,000 square feet of gaming space makes River Spirit Casino Resort one of the largest casinos in the state. Their wide selection of electronic games includes more than 3,100 of the most popular, state-of-the-art electronic games, ranging from progressives to electronic poker.
They have a large table game selection that includes:
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Ultimate Texas Hold'em
- 21+3
- Free Bet Blackjack
- Bad Beat Mini-Baccarat
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The poker room has 15 tables and a full-service, professional staff that is attentive and adds to the comfortable-yet-exciting atmosphere.
A variety of bars and restaurants are available to meet your needs, including the popular tropic-themed Margaritaville Restaurant.
Conclusion
Whatever your preferences may be, you'll be able to find great casinos all over Oklahoma, each one providing its own unique blend of gaming, entertainment, and amenities.
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Limiting this list to just seven of my favorites, I've no doubt left out places that provide excellent experiences. Feel free to let me know what I'm missing in the comment section.
