Margaritaville Moving Ahead After Groundbreaking
READY TO START: Construction will start soon on the world-class River Spirit Casino Phase II project. Muscogee (Creek) Principal Chief George Tiger, center left, shakes hands with Tulsa Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett Jr. during the groundbreaking Oct. 15. The welcome was by Jerry Floyd, General Manager of River Spirit Casino. Speakers included Principal Chief Tiger, Floyd, Bartlett, Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith, Chief Executive Officer Muscogee (Creek) Nation Casinos Pat Crofts, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville John Cohlan and Senior Vice President of VisitTulsa and Tulsa Sports Commission Ray Hoyt.
Hundreds gathered Oct. 15 for a celebration of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s $335 million project, River Spirit Casino Phase II, which includes the 26-story luxury hotel, including convention meeting space, an upscale spa and several new restaurants including a top-tiered steakhouse brand (to be announced at a later date) and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant and Casino.
This significant investment will position the Muscogee (Creek) Nation at the forefront of the gaming, entertainment and hospitality industry.
Updated 11-25-2013
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