WinStar World Casino and Resort

Overview

WinStar World Casino and Resort, operated by the Chickasaw Nation near Thackerville, Oklahoma — just one mile from the Texas border on I-35 — is the largest casino in the world by gaming floor square footage. The 600,000+ square foot gaming area (roughly the size of 10 football fields) is organized into separate "Gaming Plazas," each themed around a major world city: New York, Paris, Rome, Beijing, London, Egypt, and others — giving the massive gaming floor a destination-within-a-destination structure that helps orient visitors in what would otherwise be an overwhelming expanse.

The Chickasaw Nation, whose historical territory encompasses much of what is now south-central Oklahoma and Tennessee, operates WinStar as the flagship of a diversified gaming and hospitality enterprise that funds tribal healthcare, education, and cultural programs at an extraordinary scale. The Nation's gaming revenues are among the highest of any tribal gaming enterprise in North America.

WinStar's Texas border location is its strategic genius — it sits precisely one mile north of the Red River (the Texas-Oklahoma border), making it the most accessible major casino destination for the 29 million residents of Texas, which has no legal commercial casino gaming. The nearest major Texas cities — Dallas/Fort Worth (approximately 90 miles south) and Oklahoma City (approximately 90 miles north) — provide WinStar with an unparalleled catchment area of over 8 million Texas residents within a two-hour drive.

Recent expansion has added a luxury hotel tower, a World Golf Village (27 holes), a convention center, a waterpark, a RV resort, and entertainment venues that have transformed what was once primarily a gaming destination into a comprehensive family-friendly resort. WinStar's continued development represents one of the most ambitious tribal resort development programs in the United States.

Gaming

600,000+ sq ft of gaming organized into themed World Gaming Plazas. 8,500+ electronic gaming machines (slots, video poker, keno) and 100+ live table games. A dedicated poker room runs 24/7 cash games and major tournament series. High-limit gaming available across multiple plazas. Race & sports book with full wagering on horse racing and sports.

Hotel & Resort

The WinStar World Hotel provides luxury accommodations with multiple towers totaling 1,400+ rooms — one of the largest hotel complexes in Oklahoma. The WinStar Spa provides full-service luxury wellness treatments. The WinStar World Golf Course (27 holes, designed by Tom Fazio) is one of Oklahoma's finest championship courses. The WinStar Waterpark adds family-friendly recreation. The RV Resort can accommodate over 160 sites.

Entertainment & Dining

The Global Event Center (3,500 seats) hosts major national touring artists and boxing events. The WinStar World Cinema screens first-run films. Multiple celebrity chef restaurants and casual dining outlets. The WinStar Convention Center accommodates large corporate events and trade shows.

Getting There

Located at 777 Casino Ave, Thackerville, OK 73459 — off I-35 at Exit 1, one mile north of the Texas border. Approximately 90 miles north of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW Airport). Free self-parking and valet available.