Groundbreaking set for Lucky Star Casino's expansion in Watonga, Okla.
Expansion includes the addition of new five-story hotel, hospitality suite and full service restaurant
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune (CATT)
WATONGA, Oklahoma -- The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Watonga Lucky Star Casino location.
The planned expansion will include the addition of a new five-story hotel comprised of 80 guest rooms, a hospitality suite, full-service restaurant, a 300-person capacity conference center, additional square footage for retail space, and an increased gaming floor with accommodations for up to 400 additional slot machines. The new Lucky Star Hotel & Conference Center will serve the local community and represent the culture of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled 10 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Lucky Star Casino’s Watonga location. Please join us for the opportunity to hear about the planning and vision of the project with updates on phase one of the construction by the general contractor, Candor.
New Fire Architecture, the architecture and design firm will also be on-site to show how their research of the tribes influenced the design of this iconic building. The estimated completion for this expansion is approximately 18 months with a grand opening slated for the summer of 2020.
“This expansion solidifies our mantra, ‘Tomorrow starts Today’ and shows the commitment to our tribal members and economic growth for the northwest quadrant of Oklahoma," Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana stated. "I am very proud of our capabilities and our staff for all they do to make our vision for the future come to fruition."
"Hahou to all our patrons and soon to be your play and stay experience," Wassana stated. "This is just the start of many possibilities for a brighter future with the continued support of our tribal people and local communities.”
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