In the former pioneer settlement of Norman, Oklahoma just 20 miles south of Oklahoma City sits the Riverwind Casino. Owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation, Riverwind Tribal Casino not only offers one of the largest gaming rooms in the region, but also provides guests a whole lot more than gaming. Whether looking to hear some live music, participate in one of the establishment’s many charity events, or enjoy a nice meal, the Riverwind Casino has a full range of activities to create the perfect getaway.
In 2007, Riverwind Casino received the award for Best Architectural Design for a Casino from the Global Gaming Institute.
Since opening in 2006, Riverwind Casino has already established itself as a state of the art gaming facility, winning the Global Gaming Institute Award for Best Architectural Design for a Casino in 2007. Not to mention, it has been voted Best Casino in the State in The Oklahoman’s Readers’ Choice Awards and the Oklahoma Gazette’s Best of Awards for the past 7 years.
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Riverwind’s 219,000 square-foot gaming floor contains almost 3,000 gaming machines, 26 table games, 17 poker tables, as well as an off-track betting facility. Guests looking to hit the tables can choose among the many games available such as blackjack, baccarat, three card poker, card-based roulette, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
Riverwind Casino has a 219,000 square-foot gaming floor with 2,795 gaming machines, 26 table games, 17 poker tables, and an off-track betting facility.
Riverwind Casino not only offers gambling, but also includes six restaurants, a lounge, a food court, several bars, and the 1500 seat Showplace Theater to host concerts. Visitors from out of town can make it a weekend getaway or a stay a little longer at the hotel connected to the casino, with 100 guest rooms, complimentary internet, and a fitness center.
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Concerts at the Showplace Theater have included The Beach Boys, Styx, Kool & the Gang, Kenny Rogers, Gladys Knight, Bad Company, Rick Springfield, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Foreigner, just to name a few.
Whether hungry for great gaming or a full plate or three of delicious food (hey - we’re on vacation!), visitors at Riverwind Casino will surely go home satisfied. In between stacking the deck and cashing chips, Riverwind’s Willows Buffet, Oklahoma’s biggest buffet, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests looking to eat their fill… and then some. In addition, the Chips ‘N Ales bar/restaurant often features live music to entertain guests while eating, toasting, or shooting darts.
Riverwind truly stands out as a leader in its community by frequently sponsoring outreach programs and charity events. The establishment has hosted blood drives on behalf of the Red Cross and Salvation Army. It has sponsored food banks including a disaster relief program for victims of the 2013 tornados by providing 5,000 meals. Riverwind Casino has also hosted runway shows to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. More recently, Riverwind Casino hosted a Charity Golf Classic to support Cavett Kids Foundation and Bridges, an organization that provides camps and events for children battling life-threatening illnesses.
On June 30, 2014 Riverwind Casino sponsored a charity golf event to raise money for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Whether born and bred in the Sooner State or looking to get a taste of life on the open range, Riverwind Casino makes a great destination for vacationers. It’s a state of the art casino that stays true to American values by not only offering fantastic service and show guests a good time, but especially by helping those in need.
We, at VegasMaster, would like to commend Riverwind Casino not only for offering a full suite of casino games to its guests, but especially for its contribution to charities like the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Cavett Kids Foundation, and providing disaster relief to victims of the May 2013 storms in Oklahoma.
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