January 6, 2020

Stitt engages Perkins Coie law firm to assist state’s efforts in Model Gaming Compacts

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The office of Governor Kevin Stitt announced Friday that the State of Oklahoma engaged Perkins Coie law firm in December to advise […]
January 1, 2020

Choctaw Nation agrees to extension of hunting and fishing compact with State of Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Hunting and Fishing Compact has been extended through December 31, 2020, based on a signed agreement […]
December 31, 2019

Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations file federal lawsuit to end compact renewal dispute

Choctaw Nation Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations filed a Federal lawsuit today to bring an end to the uncertainty Oklahoma Governor […]
December 30, 2019

State lets Choctaw hunting and fishing agreement expire

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Hunting and Fishing Compact with the State of Oklahoma is set to expire on Dec. 31, […]
December 23, 2019

Tribal leaders send letter of response to Gov. Stitt’s extension of current compacts

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a letter to all tribes on Wednesday notifying them of an eight-month extension to the current compacts. The correspondence […]
November 25, 2019

15th Annual Choctaw Pow Wow to be held at the Event Center

Choctaw Nation Michelle Weaver DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will host the 15th annual Choctaw Pow Wow on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at the […]
November 22, 2019

Choctaw Chief Allen Wright inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Choctaw Nation Charlie Clark   OKLAHOMA CITY – Historic Choctaw leader Allen Wright is among the 92nd class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Induction is considered […]
November 6, 2019

Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant wins IEBA Casino of the Year Award

Choctaw Nation DURANT – The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) concluded its 49th Annual Conference on Oct. 29 with its Honors and Awards Ceremony. The Choctaw Casino […]
October 29, 2019

Choctaw Nation issue proclamation following the death of Gregory E. Pyle

Release DURANT – Chief Gary Batton announced a proclamation on Oct. 29, designating Nov. 2 as a National Day of Mourning across the Choctaw Nation in […]