Quapaw Tribe touts $1B impact of casino as facility expands

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma has contributed more than $1 billion in to the economy thanks to Indian gaming, according to a study that is being released this week.

The tribe opened the Downstream Resort Casino five years ago. The facility is unique in that different portions are located in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas.

The result is that the tribe has a major impact on the economy in all three states. A press conference this Friday will be held to discuss the study.

The tribe is poised to make a bigger impact with a $50 million expansion. A ribbon cutting, also on Friday, will welcome visitors to the new 152-room Kappa Tower, which includes a spa.

The press conference will take place in the hotel lobby at 2pm on Friday.