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DURANT, Okla. (December 30, 2024) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant emerged as the standout winner in the 2025 Strictly Slots Players Choice Awards for Oklahoma, taking home an impressive 21 honors. Recognized as the Best Overall Casino and Best Overall Gaming Resort, the casino continues to set a gold standard in gaming and entertainment.

Strictly Slots announced its Players Choice Awards by state, awarding the Durant casino with eight first-place wins, seven second-place wins and six third-place wins. These awards are nominated and voted by Strictly Slots readers, denoting the loyalty and experiential nature of Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. The casino features over 7,400 slot machines across the property, and its variety of slot games helped secure a number of big wins.

“This incredible recognition from the readers of Strictly Slots Magazine highlights the dedication of our team to creating unforgettable gaming experiences for our guests,” said Jeff Penz, senior director of casino operations. “With over 7,400 slot machines and top-tier service, we aim to set the standard for gaming excellence.”

First Place:

• Best Overall Casino
• Best Overall Gaming Resort
• Best Video Poker
• Best Quarter Slots
• Best $5+ Slots
• Best Slot Club
• Best Slot Club Promotions
• Best Players Club Lounge

Second Place

• Best Progressive Slots
• Best Hosts
• Best Penny Slots
• Best 50-cent Slots
• Best Dollar Slots
• Best Variety of Slots
• Best VIP Service

Third Place

• Best Reel Slots
• Best Video Slots
• Casino Where You Feel Luckiest
• Best Casino Cocktail Service
• Best High-End Slot Area
• Best Comps

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About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla.

Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort, entertainment and convention destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The casino has more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a large non-smoking casino.  The resort offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seats more than 3,000 at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) award-winning Grand Theater. The resort also includes more than 1,600 luxurious rooms and suites, 20 restaurants, 21 bars and lounges, six retail stores, two fitness centers, a spa, and two outdoor pools and a water park. The family-friendly District offers guests 20 bowling lanes, a 6-screen premier movie theater, 70 arcade games and dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy the 77-camper Choctaw RV Park located across from the casino. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.

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