Riverwind Casino

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| name = Riverwind Casino

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| location = Norman, Oklahoma

| address = 1544 West Hwy 9
Norman, Oklahoma 73071

| date_opened = Summer 2006 (casino[http://okc.about.com/od/casinosgaming/p/riverwind.htm Riverwind Casino & Hotel in Norman - Full Profile With Information on the Live Music, Games, Events, Dining and More])
February 2009 (hotel)

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| casino_type = Land-based

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| owner = Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma

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| rooms = 100 (9 suites)

| space_gaming = {{convert|216000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}

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| attractions = Showplace Theater

| notable_restaurants = Chips N Ales
Burger King

Panda Express
Rick's Pizza
Season Food Court
Taco Bueno
Willows

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| website = http://www.riverwind.com/

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Riverwind Casino is a casino located in Norman, Oklahoma that opened in 2006. The {{convert|219000|sqft|m2}} casino, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation, is one of the largest in the state. In addition to the casino floor, the facility also has two restaurants, a lounge, a food court, several bars, valet parking and a 1500-seat theatre that hosts concerts. Riverwind also opened a 100-room adjoining hotel in February 2009. The casino is located in at the Interstate 35/State Highway 9 west junction.

Games

Riverwind casino houses over 2,700 slot machines and 20 gaming tables such as blackjack, Mississippi stud, Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Card-Based Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold'em and 17 poker tables.[http://www.oklahomacasinoguru.com/oklahoma-casinos/riverwind-casino/ Oklahoma Casinos - Riverwind Casino] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100908085916/http://www.oklahomacasinoguru.com/oklahoma-casinos/riverwind-casino |date=2010-09-08 }}. Oklahoma Casino Guru. It also has an off-track betting area.

Music and entertainment

Riverwind features musical and entertainment acts on many occasions during the year. In addition to the 1500-seat Showplace Theatre, the smaller 77-seat River Lounge, located near the northeast entrance, also features regular live musical performances as well as a full-service bar.

Dining

Along with several bars and a food court, Riverwind Casino has two restaurants. Current options include, Chips & Ale's, River Buffet, Panda Express, Burger King, IHOP, and Cantina and Tacos.{{cite news|last=Goff-Parker|first=Kevan|title=Oklahoma casino's unique design integrates aspects of state|publisher=The (Oklahoma City) Journal Record|date=July 27, 2006|url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4182/is_20060727/ai_n16635425}}{{cite journal|title=Road Trip|journal=Indian Gaming|pages=48–51|publisher=Indian Gaming Magazine|date=September 2006|url=http://www.indiangaming.com/istore/Sept06_Road%20Trip.pdf| format = PDF}})

Riverwind Hotel

File:Riverwind Hotel and Casino.jpg

Opened in February 2009, the 100-room Riverwind Hotel is adjoined to the casino by a skybridge.

Riverwind Casino was designed by The Hnedak Bobo Group of Las Vegas and Memphis. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce has also developed non-gaming projects. Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce built a $1.7 million sewage treatment plant for Goldsby and a $2.1 million water tower for Newcastle.

References

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