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DURANT, Okla. (March 21, 2024)- No matter where you’re at in Southeast Oklahoma on April 8, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has a perfect eclipse viewing location for you!

With entertainment, viewing parties, promotions and free promotional items, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has plenty to keep you busy while waiting for the biggest celestial event of 2024. The solar eclipse will be visible in all parts of southeast Oklahoma beginning around 12 p.m. on Monday, April 8.

Broken Bow

Stop by Broken Bow to view the eclipse and try your hand at winning a share of $5,000 in promotional prizes with a special Solar Eclipse promotion running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 8. Guests will also receive free promotional eclipse items.

Choctaw Landing

Visit Choctaw Landing in Hochatown on April 8 for hot seat drawings every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for free t-shirts. The new resort will also be giving out free promotional items at the Choctaw Rewards Club while supplies last.

Durant

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is hosting a Solar Eclipse viewing party you won’t want to miss! Drop by AQUA from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8 to watch the eclipse with a free pair of Choctaw Casinos & Resorts eclipse glasses. Leading up to the eclipse, a DJ will provide entertainment and guests have a chance to win free promotional items.

Head inside after the eclipse for a chance to win a share of $140,000 with a special Solar Eclipse promotion from 3 – 9 p.m. Players can also win up to $60,000 in cash and $80,000 in freeplay with InstaRewards.

The Durant property is also featuring a Solar Eclipse hotel special when guests book with code BLACKOUT24. The special runs from April 7 to April 8. To reserve a room, click here.

Grant

Kick off the eclipse early with Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant! The Grant casino will be giving away six Mitsubishi Eclipses throughout April, beginning on April 6.

On April 8, take part in the special Solar Eclipse promotion from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with $10,250 in promotional prizes. Players will also have a chance to win $8,500 in cash and $1,750 in freeplay with InstaRewards, as well as free promotional eclipse items. Local radio station K95.5 will also be on property to celebrate the eclipse with guests.

The Grant casino is the perfect location to view the eclipse, with a Solar Eclipse package available on April 7. Guests who book with code SOLAR ECLIPSE will receive eclipse glasses and a welcome amenity. To reserve a room, click here.

Idabel

Swing by the Idabel to watch the eclipse and receive free promotional eclipse items. The Idabel casino will feature a special Solar Eclipse promotion on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with opportunities to win a share of $5,000 in promotional prizes.

McAlester

Drop by the McAlester casino from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for an eclipse watch party with free glasses! The McAlester casino also has several chances for guests to walk away with prizes on April 8. Guests who earn 25 tier credits from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on April 8 through rated slot play with their Choctaw Rewards Club Card can pick up one black squirrel while supplies last. Guests who earn 25 tier credits from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 8 receive free chicken nachos at Trophy’s Bar & Grill.  The McAlester Casino will also draw three eligible names via Hot Seats every hour from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-9 p.m. to pick a Solar Eclipse shirt and get a chance to win $50 in freeplay.

Pocola

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola is a great eclipse viewing spot, with a special Solar Eclipse package available from April 5 to April 9. Guests who book with code SOLAR ECLIPSE will receive eclipse glasses and a welcome amenity upon arrival. To reserve a room, click here.

While enjoying your stay at the Pocola resort, take advantage of the events and promotions taking place on our beautiful property. On Friday, April 5 at 8pm, Chayce Beckham, American Idol winner, will be performing live right here on CenterStage, so be sure to purchase your tickets here. Also, on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, join us for Table Games Stellar Wins from 6:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. to win a share of $72,000.

Pick up one piece of the Earn & Get retro kitchen set on Sunday, April 7 or Monday, April 8, from 12-6 p.m. after earning 1,500 Tier Credits. On Saturday, April 6, Pocola will have a Grand Slam Cash Giveaway from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. for the chance to win a share of $80,000 Cash.  There are also Poker Splash Pots from 2 p.m.-12 a.m., Sundays-Thursdays. The Cash Eclipse will be Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., giving guests a chance to win up to $2,500 Cash.

Stringtown

The Stringtown casino will have free promotional eclipse items, as well as a chance to win other prizes throughout the day on April 8. Guests who earn 25 tier credits from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on April 8 through rated slot play with their Choctaw Rewards Club Card can pick up one black squirrel while supplies last.  The Stringtown casino will also draw three eligible names via drawings every hour from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-9 p.m. to pick a Solar Eclipse shirt and get a chance to win up to $50 in freeplay. Participate in Stringtown’s Earn & Get, earning throughout the week and redeeming on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the April Pizza Set. Pizza items include a 13″ Cordierite Pizza Stone, Cheese Board w/ utensils, Pizza Cutter, and 12″ Pizza Peel.

About Choctaw Casino & Resorts

Owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000 employees. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts features a variety of gaming, hotel and resort properties throughout southeastern Oklahoma, including Durant, Grant, Pocola, Idabel, Broken Bow, McAlester, Stigler and Stringtown.  In spring 2024, Choctaw Nation is opening a 100-room luxury resort, Choctaw Landing in Hochatown, OK.  For more information, visit www.ChoctawCasinos.com.

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