POCOLA, Okla. (July 27, 2025) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola named its second $100,000 winner of the “Million Dollar Summer” promotion early Sunday morning. Claudia L. from Atkins, Ark., became the second of three lucky Choctaw Rewards Club members to win $100,000. 

“Oh my Gosh, I’ve never been so excited in my life!” said Claudia L. “I couldn’t believe it. I could not believe it, and I’m still shaking.”  

Claudia L. is a retired educator who worked as a librarian and teacher for 34 years in the Pottsville, Ark. school district. She and her husband are frequent visitors at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola, with Claudia L. saying it’s her favorite casino to play at.  

Winning $100,000 is a life-changing experience, and we’re thrilled to give our guests that opportunity,” said Britta Erickson, regional marketing director for Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola. “This is the second of three winners this summer, and we’re excited to change one more life in August when we announce the final winner.” 

The first $100,000 winner was James T. from Fort Smith, Ark.  

“Choctaw Pocola is my favorite place to play because it’s close to home,” said James. “The food is great here, and I am excited I won.” 

There’s one more chance to win $100,000 on August 30. Guests can earn entries by playing with their rewards card for $10,000 drawings held every two hours from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. every Saturday in August. Guests can also play table games on Sundays for additional chances to win $10,000. 

For more information about the “Million Dollar Summer,” click here. 

 

About Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola  

Choctaw Casino & Resort in Pocola, Okla. is a one-stop entertainment destination that offers distinguished amenities, premier dining and gaming throughout the Fort Smith metro area. The property features a spacious casino floor, oversized rooms, a lounge, more than 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a variety of on-site restaurants. For more information, visit http://www.choctawcasinos.com/choctaw-pocola/. 

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