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Naskila Casino Resort - 2024 News Archive

This page contains archived news updates for Naskila Casino Resort from 2024.These items were originally posted on the casino's profile page and have been preserved here as part ofthe 500 Nations legacy news archive. Major stories from this year may also appear as standalone articlesin the main News section.

Archived News Items

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. In a press release last April the Tribe annouced the project will be a "casino resort" to be built on reservation land east of Livingston.

"We are incredibly proud to embark on this new chapter. This new casino resort will not only provide significant economic benefits for those living and working in the region, but it will also become a vibrant destination for visitors."

- Ricky Sylestine, Tribe Council Chairman

The Tribe has hired FFKR Architects to design and develop the plans for the new casino resort. FFKR is a nationally-acclaimed company with 170 architects, designers, and support technicians.

As the casino design develops, its features and artist renderings will be posted on this page.

The new casino will be the fourth in Texas. The other three are the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, the Naskila Casino in Livingston, and Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso. All of these casinos operate under federal authority and are regulated by the National Indian Gaming Commission INIGC).

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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 and operate on tribal land under the authority of the Indian Regulatory Act.

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Polk County to receive new casino resort on reservation - Courtesy of KETK NBC, Apr 16, 2024. Available from YouTube

During the announcement on Monday, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Chairman said:

"We are incredibly excited to embark on this new chapter. This new casino resort will not only provide significant economic benefits for those living and working in the region, but it will also become a vibrant destination for visitors."

- Ricky Sylestine, Tribal Council Chairman

Plans are being finalized and are expected to include a "state-of-the-art" casino floor with Class II gaming, a hotel, multiple dining options, and an entertainment venue. Further details are pending and expected to be announced over the coming months.

Texas currently has only three casinos. All three are indian gaming casinos on reservation land. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas owns and operates the Naskila Casino in Livingston, Texas. The other two Texas casinos are the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass and Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso.

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Press Release

April 15, 2024

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2024

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas announces plans for new casino resort on Reservation

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas announced today exciting plans to build a brand-new casino resort on its Tribal lands.

"We are incredibly excited to embark on this new chapter," said Ricky Sylestine, Tribal Council Chairman. "This new casino resort will not only provide significant economic benefits for those living and working in the region, but it will also become a vibrant destination for visitors."

While specific details are still being finalized, the new resort may offer a variety of amenities including: a state-of-the-art casino floor, hotel accommodations, and diverse dining and entertainment options.

The Tribe has engaged the architectural firm FFK.R to design the new resort. FFKR is known for its innovative and creative designs. The Tribe is confident the firm will create a truly exceptional destination.

In addition to the new casino resort, the Tribe is planning an extensive remodel to its existing Ischoopa/One Stop Convenience Store and Truck Stop. The remodel will include adding electronic bingo machines.

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will be releasing news related to the new resort and any additional developments in the coming months.

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For any additional information, please contact Christi Sullivan at 936-563-1209 or Christi.sullivan@actribe.org

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