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Sounds crazy, but some believe Oklahoma, rather than Las Vegas, should be called the nation's casino capital. That title can be interpreted in several ways depending on the criteria used for comparison.
Here are the main arguments that favor Oklahoma based on the numbers, the economic impact, and the accessibility of casinos.
NUMBERS
Oklahoma has more casinos than any other state. There 143 Indian casinos and gaming centers, which are owned by are 33 tribes and located across 50 Oklahoma counties. Las Vegas has around 60 major casinos around one city.
SIZE
Oklahoma is home to the world's largest casino, WinStar World Casino and Resort, surpassing the Venetian, MGM Grand and every other Las Vegas casino in square footage and number of games.
WinStar is located in Thackerville near the Texas border, and features 400,000 square feet of gaming space, 10,500 slot machines, 100 table games, 55 poker tables, an 800-seat bingo hall, three hotels totaling 1,500-rooms, the 6,500-seat Lucas Oil Live concert center, a golf course, and a convention center.
IMPACT
Local Oklahoma communities benefit the most from their casinos, especially in rural areas. The state has the second largest tribal gaming industry in the nation after California, and revenues provide jobs, healthcare, education, social programs and housing for tribal members. Las Vegas residents benefit from tourism engine, which is vulnerable to economic swings and rising costs of living.
ACCESSIBILITY
Oklahoma is a practical gaming hub for middle America and draws millions of visitors from Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri without the high travels expenses to visit Las Vegas.
SUMMARY
Las Vegas maintains its iconic identity as a casino mecca with its Las Vegas Strip and its world-famous casinos. Vegas is a major entertainment destination with shows, shopping, dining, and conventions.
Oklahoma casinos, on the other hand, focus more on gambling and appeal to regional players. Las Vegas has twice the gross gaming revenues. However, Oklahoma gaming revenues is growing at a faster rate.
And, while Las Vegas visitors have dropped significantly in 2025, Oklahoma visitors have increased.
So, is Oklahoma today's capital of casinos? This depends on the criteria.
If you prioritize the total number of casinos, the largest single casino, the economic benefits to the communities, and the high accessibility to millions of regional visitors, then Oklahoma is the winner!
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