Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition in three separate categories in the annual Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, with rankings spanning entertainment, gaming, and customer loyalty offerings.
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant was ranked No. 6 for Best Casino Concert Venue 2026 and No. 7 for Best Native American Casino 2026. In a separate category, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was ranked No. 7 for Best Casino Players Club.
According to the awards organizers, nominees for the Reader’s Choice Awards were selected by industry experts working in collaboration with Newsweek’s editorial team, with final rankings determined by reader votes.
“Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is consistently recognized as a premier entertainment destination that offers A-list entertainment, rewards club incentives that are valued by our guests who play frequently, and elevated resort property amenities,” said Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer, Division of Commerce, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Newsweek readers in these casino categories.”
The Durant property is one of the largest in the Choctaw gaming portfolio. It features more than 1,600 rooms and suites, 20 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, a spa, three outdoor pools, and a waterpark. The casino floor includes more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a large non-smoking casino area.
The Best Casino Players Club ranking reflects the performance of the Choctaw Rewards Club, which operates across all 22 gaming locations under the Choctaw Casinos & Resorts brand. Members earn benefits when they play, stay, dine, and shop using their Rewards Card, and also receive entries into monthly giveaways and promotions available throughout the network.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/01/12/117050-choctaw-casinos-resorts-places-in-three-categories-in-newsweek-readers-39-choice-awards
