EUFAULA, Oklv. – Key figures from both Muscogee (Creek) Nation and its subsidiary, Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises took part in a groundbreaking ceremony in Eufaula to celebrate the construction of a new 78,000 square-foot hotel and casino. The casino, known as the Lake Eufaula Casino and Hotel, will include a 46-room hotel, with three suites, a fitness center, and space to hold 645 vehicles. In addition, it will host a 20,500 square-foot casino with 500 new gaming machines, and a new full-service restaurant known as the Lakeside Bar & Grill, which holds 90 seats and a 25-seat private dining area. It will serve guests, local citizens, and visitors to Lake Eufaula year round.
Principal Chief David Hill was excited about the prospect of creating jobs and bringing tourism to the Lake Eufaula region, as he elaborated in a statement. “This project is more than just a new business venture. It is a testament to our commitment to growing our economic development capacity, expanding cultural tourism, creating jobs and enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.” Chief Hill said in a statement to attendees.
His words were echoed by Second Chief Del Beaver. “The Lake Eufaula Casino and Hotel represents progress and innovation as we continue to expand and invest in the communities located within the Muscogee Nation. This new development provides a state-of-the-art space where we can share our Muscogee Nation heritage with visitors while also generating a positive economic impact for the greater Eufaula region.” Second Chief Beaver said in a press release.
“This particular facility is going to be a focal point for not only locals, but for visitors to the Eufaula area, and people coming through… It’s going to be a very, very nice hotel… The construction company has already started working. We’re on a schedule, and we’re going to keep moving on it.” CEO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises Pat Crofts added in a statement during the groundbreaking ceremony.
The project’s construction is done in partnership with Connect Advisors, Crossland Construction Company Inc, and JCJ Architecture. The current Muscogee (Creek) Nation casino in Eufaula, located to the south of the construction site, will promptly close when the new one opens. In addition, 50 new full-time jobs will be added to the new casino once it opens, providing new jobs to the Lake Eufaula region.
Construction of the new casino begins in June of 2024 and is estimated to last until November 2025.
Dear Mr. Jackson i’m shure you are going to have snack bar type outlets in the casino. when will you be taking bids so to speak on these outlets?