2024-2025: Planning & Design
- The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe begins planning the full Naskila Casino Resort.
- Architectural, site planning, and permitting work are initiated.
Overview
The Naskila Casino Resort is the planned full-scale tribal gaming and entertainment destination of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, located near Livingston in East Texas. As part of a phased development strategy, the Tribe will launch a temporary Naskila Casino in Summer 2026, giving visitors early access to Class II gaming while the larger resort is under construction.
The future Naskila Casino Resort is expected to include expanded gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel accommodations. This approach mirrors successful tribal resort developments across the United States, allowing the Tribe to welcome guests sooner while continuing long-term construction.
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Key Features of the Future Naskila Casino Resort
- Expanded Gaming Floor:
A larger Class II gaming footprint with modern machines and improved amenities is planned for the full resort. The casino will offer Class II gaming, which is defined as gambling played exclusively against other players and not the house. This includes bingo-style slot machines, bingo, poker, and other "non-banked" card games.
Dining & Food Venues: Multiple restaurants and quick-service options are expected, offering a variety of dining choices for guests.
Hotel & Lodging: Plans include a hotel tower with guest rooms and suites to accommodate overnight visitors.
Entertainment & Events: Space for live entertainment, gatherings, and community events is anticipated as part of the resort's amenities.
Tribal Economic Impact: The project supports jobs, tourism, and long-term economic growth for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and the surrounding region.
Temporary Naskila Casino
Before the full resort opens, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe will operate a temporary Naskila Casino. This interim facility will provide guests with early access to Class II gaming in East Texas while construction of the larger resort continues.
The temporary casino is designed to introduce visitors to the Naskila experience, build awareness of the future resort, and generate early revenue to support ongoing development.
Development Timeline
2026: Temporary Casino Opening
- A temporary Naskila Casino opens in Summer 2026.
- Guests gain early access to Class II gaming while the resort is under construction.
2026-2027: Resort Construction Phase
- Site preparation and vertical construction for the full resort move forward.
- Infrastructure, utilities, and core resort facilities are developed.
2027+: Future Resort Opening (Projected)
- The full Naskila Casino Resort is expected to open after construction completion.
- Expanded gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment will be available at launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the temporary Naskila Casino open?
The temporary casino is scheduled to open in Summer 2026.
Where will the Naskila Casino Resort be located?
The Naskila Casino Resort will be located near Livingston, Texas, on Alabama-Coushatta tribal land in East Texas. The site is about an hour and a half north of Houston in east Polk County, Texas.
What type of gaming will be offered?
The temporary casino will offer Class II gaming, with expanded gaming options planned for the full resort.
Will the resort include a hotel?
Yes. The full Naskila Casino Resort is expected to include a hotel tower with guest rooms and suites.
Why is the Tribe opening a temporary casino first?
This phased approach allows the Tribe to welcome guests sooner, generate early revenue, and support construction of the full resort while building long-term awareness of Naskila Casino Resort.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe currently owns and operates Naskila Gaming in Livingston, Texas. The casino features 800 slot machines, and the Ischoopa Travel Center & Casino, which has 81 slot machines, a convenience store, and fuel station.
Naskila Gaming is relocating to the new Naskila Casino Resort when it opens and will discontinue its operation in Livingston.
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe has a history in Texas before 1700. Its reservation is the oldest in the state and consists of 10,200 acres located in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
Other Texas Casinos
There are three existing tribal casinos in Texas: The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, TX, the Speaking Rock Casino operated by the Tigua Indians of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in El Paso and Naskila Gaming operated by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in Livingston, Polk County, TX.
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Casino News Timeline
This timeline highlights major developments, expansions, announcements, and milestones for Naskila Casino Resort. Each item links to a full article in the 500 Nations News section.
2026
Naskila Casino Resort Moves Forward With June 18 Groundbreaking in Leggett, Texas June 2, 2026 - Naskila Casino Resort will officially break ground June 18 in Leggett, Texas. The ceremony launches construction of the ... Read more New Texas Casino Opens This Summer (2026) May 9, 2026 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe will open a temporary casino this summer in Leggett, Texas about 80 miles north of Houston. The casino will be the first step in building the larger ... Read more 
First Texas Casino Resort gets Federal Approval October 19, 2025 - The federal government confirmed approval for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to build the first Texas casino resort in Polk County. The location is 82 miles north of Houston ... Read more 
First Casino Resort Coming to Texas! September 25, 2025 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is preparing to build the first Texas casino resort at a location 82 miles north of Houston. The project is allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court ... Read more 2025
New Texas Casino Resort Project | Feb. 2025 Update February 1, 2025 - There has been little information released about plans to build a new casino resort in East Texas since its announcement in April 2024 by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe ... Read more 
4th Texas Casino | Project in Design August 26, 2024 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas plans to built a casino resort north of Houston in Polk County. Details of the project are being finalized and an opening date has not been announced ... Read more 2024
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe plans new Texas casino resort April 26, 2024 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas plan to build a new casino resort about an hour and a half north of Houston in Polk County. The casino will be authorized by the federal government ... Read more 
