OKMULGEE – Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises cut the ribbon on the Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel on Monday, Dec. 15. The 20,500 square-foot casino will offer guests 500 gaming machines and Player’s Club. The hotel features 46 rooms with premier suites and a fitness center. The casino’s 90-seat North Fork Bar & Grill will provide a full-service menu along with a 25-seat private dining room. The construction project began in June 2024 and took just under two years to complete.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill helped cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony. Principal Chief Hill remarked that this location will make a fine addition to the Nation’s collection of gaming properties. It will also expand Eufaula’s tourism economy.
“Today marks an important milestone for our Nation as we open a destination that reflects both our heritage and our vision for the future,” Principal Chief Hill said. “The Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel strengthens our economic foundation, expands tourism and supports continued growth of this vibrant region, and as guests tour the property for the first time, this opening reflects our long-term commitment to expanding world-class entertainment options across our Nation’s reservation.”
MCN Second Chief Beaver echoed this sentiment that the facility will provide new opportunities for Mvskoke citizens and residents in Eufaula. Second Chief Beaver remarked that the facility will showcase some of the Mvskokvlke’s greatest strengths.
“Our people have always been known for their hospitality, and this property gives us another opportunity to share that spirit with guests from near and far,” Second Chief Beaver said. “The Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel reflects both innovation and tradition—creating a space that celebrates who we are while supporting a strong future for this community and seeing the first guests interact with the space brings to life our commitment to cultural representation and design excellence.”
MNGE Chief Executive Officer Pat Crofts said that the Nation is excited to offer state-of-the-art entertainment for residents living in the southern region. According to Crofts those traveling to the lake will find exciting new dining and gaming options.
“This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to making Lake Eufaula a complete destination for entertainment, dining and recreation. As the area continues to thrive, we are creating new opportunities for residents to enjoy world-class amenities close to home, while welcoming visitors who come to experience the beauty and excitement of Lake Eufaula,” Crofts said. “This venue is designed to bring people together—locals and travelers alike—to enjoy the best of what this remarkable community has to offer.”
The hotel lobby features an original large-scale wooden art installation by Mvskoke artist Bobby Martin. The installation consists of eight panels measuring six feet by twenty two feet total. The piece incorporates a 1933 USDA soil map of McIntosh County layered with archival imagery, historical references and Muscogee design patterns.
The new facility is located at 1045 Birkes Rd and replaces the old casino formerly located at 806 Forrest Ave. According to MNGE, all 60 full time employees from the previous property have transitioned to the new facility. The new facility has created 100 new full-time positions bringing the total full-time workforce to 164 employees.
