Choctaw

Pearl River Resort First in State to Offer Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM™)

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Monday, April 1, 2019
States of the United States, Indigenous peoples of North America, Native American tribes, Choctaw, South Appalachian Mississippian culture, Pearl River, GAMECO, Casino, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

From innovative gaming tech company, GameCo LLC, Riches of the Golden Dragon and Nothin' But Net 2 are now live, making Pearl River Resort the first casino to introduce Video Game Gambling in the state of Mississippi.

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  • From innovative gaming tech company, GameCo LLC, Riches of the Golden Dragon and Nothin' But Net 2 are now live, making Pearl River Resort the first casino to introduce Video Game Gambling in the state of Mississippi.
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  • Owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort is the South's premier resort destination.
  • GameCo LLC is a pioneering company uniting the experience of playing video games with the excitement of gambling by creating the world's first Video Game Gambling Machines (VGMTM).

Pearl River Resort Leading the Way in Offering New Innovative Sports Betting Experiences

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Indigenous peoples of North America, States of the United States, Native American tribes, Choctaw culture, Pearl River Resort, Pearl River, Choctaw, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Resort, Choctaw people

"We, at Pearl River Resort, are absolutely committed to offering our guests a range of gaming options that make it not only fun to play but also convenient.

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  • "We, at Pearl River Resort, are absolutely committed to offering our guests a range of gaming options that make it not only fun to play but also convenient.
  • Pearl River Resort will be the first gaming destination in the state of Mississippi to provide legal mobile betting for sports.
  • To stay updated on all Pearl River Resort news and events, join us on your favorite social media sites: http://www.facebook.com/PearlRiverResort , http://www.twitter.com/PRRofficial , or http://www.youtube.com/user/PearlRiverResort .
  • Owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort is the South's premier resort destination.

Johnson Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl River Resort

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
United States, Choctaw, OKLAHOMA, South Appalachian Mississippian culture, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort, Pearl River

CHOCTAW, Miss., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Choctaw Resort Development Board members have named William "Sonny" Johnson as the official President and CEO of the Pearl River Resort, effective January 1, 2019.

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  • CHOCTAW, Miss., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Choctaw Resort Development Board members have named William "Sonny" Johnson as the official President and CEO of the Pearl River Resort, effective January 1, 2019.
  • Prior to joining Pearl River Resort, Johnson served as Vice President of Gaming Operations for Golden Nugget Casino.
  • As the official President & CEO for Pearl River Resort, Johnson will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of all the Resort properties.
  • Owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort is the South's premier resort destination.

Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant Announces New Expansion Project

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Geography of Oklahoma, OKLAHOMA, South Central United States, Choctaw, Durant, Oklahoma, Kiamichi Country, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Choctaw Casino Bingo

DURANT, Okla., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma proudly announced today they will expand their resort property in Durant, Okla.

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  • DURANT, Okla., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma proudly announced today they will expand their resort property in Durant, Okla.
  • This will be the fourth expansion project since the original casino opened in 2006.
  • The first Choctaw Casino in Durant opened in 2006, consisting of more than 100,000 square feet.
  • About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla.
    Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant is a AAA Four Diamond resort and entertainment destination located in Southeastern Oklahoma.

Mohamed B. Jah, MD, FACP, MBA, ABDA, Hon. DL Recognized As A Top Doctor And Honored On The Reuters Billboard In Times Square By Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

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Monday, October 8, 2018
Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands, Choctaw, South Appalachian Mississippian culture, Bogue Chitto, Conehatta, Mississippi, Health care, Southern United States, United States, Beasley Denson

Dr. Mohamed B. Jah is a Hospitalist, Geriatrician and Internist at Choctaw Health Center in Choctaw, Mississippi.

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  • Dr. Mohamed B. Jah is a Hospitalist, Geriatrician and Internist at Choctaw Health Center in Choctaw, Mississippi.
  • The Choctaw Health Center is a 3 story 180,000 square foot healthcare facility that provides a full range of health and wellness services to their tribal population.
  • It also operates 3 rural health clinics (Bogue Chitto, Conehatta, and Red Water) to meet the healthcare needs of tribal members residing in outlying communities.
  • Dr. Jah was awarded America's Top Physicians in 2017, Top Doctor's Awards in 2017 and Hon DL in 2018.

IGT Pioneers Tribal Gaming Sports Betting with Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Gambling, Entertainment, International Game Technology, Choctaw, Sports betting, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Integrated Telecom Technology, Casino, IGT

LONDON, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the Company extended its sports betting leadership to tribal gaming with a signed agreement with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the Company extended its sports betting leadership to tribal gaming with a signed agreement with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
  • IGT technology and services will enable casino patrons to place pre-match and in-play wagers over-the-counter at the three Mississippi casinos.
  • The casinos agreed to add IGT kiosks and other essential sports betting peripherals to their offerings in the future.
  • "With IGT PlayDigital's technology and expertise, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians introduced sports betting to players with confidence, knowing that PlayShot is already the trusted sports betting platform provider at more than 15 U.S. casinos across multiple states."

Entergy Mississippi Continues to Modernize its Generating Fleet

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Entergy, Energy, Economy of the United States, Choctaw, Gulf States Utilities, Waterford Nuclear Generating Station

The company intends to purchase the Choctaw Energy Facility, a modern power plant in French Camp, Mississippi, subject to regulatory approval.

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  • The company intends to purchase the Choctaw Energy Facility, a modern power plant in French Camp, Mississippi, subject to regulatory approval.
  • The plant now employs 23 people; Entergy plans to add nine more, making 32 jobs at the Choctaw County facility.
  • Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power.
  • Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.