The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has been given the green light to develop a new casino resort in Leggett, Polk County, Texas, with federal approval allowing them to begin construction on tribal-owned land, even though it is outside the reservation.
The Leggett plans include a modern gaming floor, a hotel, dining and entertainment offerings, and family-friendly attractions. Work is expected to begin later this year.
Chairwoman Cecilia Flores said to the Polk County Commissioners Court: “We have received confirmation from the National Indian Gaming Commission. We had made a petition to them about gaming on tribal properties outside the reservation in eastern Polk County. The Leggett land is eligible for gaming, so we plan to develop our Naskila Casino Resort there.”
“I wanted to give Polk County heads up and inform you of our recent development. We’re very excited about it. It means a whole lot of new jobs, a lot of new opportunities for taxes, income, roads, the whole thing, so we look forward to it.”
The Naskila Casino opened in 2016 with 365 Class II gaming devices and has increased its offering to more than 900 machines, two cafes, a gift shop, and the Ischoopa Travel Center. The tribe has spent over $212m in East Texas since opening the casino.
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The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has been given the green light to develop a new casino resort in Leggett, Polk County, Texas, with federal approval allowing them to begin construction on tribal-owned land, even though it is outside the reservation. The Leggett plans include a modern gaming floor, a hotel, dining and entertainment offerings, and family-friendly…
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