Our check in was quick and efficient and off to our rooms we went. When entering the hotel i noticed a smell of smoke coming from the casino but not too bad.

The valets were courteous and professional. Being a couple who loves Las Vegas and this being our first trip to an Indian Nation Casino we were pleasantly surprised.Upon arrival we noticed the hotel seemed pretty well landscaped and gives you a resort appeal. My wife son and i went to Choctaw Casino on friday March 19,2010 to stay one night and just check the place out. At the end of the day, we both agree that we'd go back again if it was free, but not willing to pay $149 a night for the privilege. What's up with that? I don't agree with the other reviews that said they couldn't win at the machines - I came out quite well, but I was playing video poker and not the slots, so maybe that's why. Since it was almost 7:00 pm, we asked when they'd be serving and she said, 'When we get our liquor license back'. We thought that was odd, but a couple of hours later, we went to the steakhouse to get a glass of wine and the hostess said they weren't serving yet. She said the steakhouse served wine, but there was no lounge. We asked one of the attendants where the lounge was and she gave us a funny look.

After we'd been at the casino for a few hours, we noticed that there were beverage bars serving soft drinks in several places, but we decided we wanted a beer. The poker rooms are full all the time and have waiting lists for a seat to play. Things that surprised us (in a bad way) were that there is an 'ante' for blackjack of 50 cents per hand (unless you're betting $50 or more - then the ante is $1.00 per hand). I'm sure this part will get better with time. Hey, the place is new and the staff is real friendly and anxious to please. Checking in was a little bit of a problem as their computer showed we had used our free night the week before - my husband, good-naturedly, asked if we'd had a good time - and it took about 30 minutes to get everything straightened out. Our room was large and comfortable, as well as tastefully decorated. I have to say that the hotel is really well done. My husband and I went to Choctaw on March 26, 2010, because we'd been given a free room, free dinner, and $20 to play in the slot machines (thank you, Dallas Mavericks!).

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