Iowa Tribe Partners with Caesars to Open Harrah's Oklahoma Casino in Chandler

The new casino is the first Harrah's property in Oklahoma and will replace the existing Ioway Casino.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesar's Entertainment to open the new Harrah's Oklahoma Casino in Chandler. The projected open date is April 9, and the currently existing Ioway Casino will close in March to make way for the new operation. The casino will feature 12 table games, 1,000 slot machines, a high-limit gaming area, and two restaurants.

Why it matters

This partnership between the Iowa Tribe and Caesars Entertainment represents a significant expansion of the Harrah's brand into Oklahoma, which has a thriving Native American casino industry. The new Harrah's casino is expected to attract more visitors to the Chandler area and provide economic benefits to the local community.

The details

The new Harrah's Oklahoma Casino will feature 12 table games, 1,000 slot machines, a high-limit gaming area, a full-service sports bar, and two restaurants: Dash Cafe, a casual quick-service concept, and Arrow & Ember, an upscale casual contemporary American restaurant. Caesars Entertainment has been working with tribes around the country for more than 30 years, including properties in Southern California and Arizona.

  • The projected open date for the new Harrah's Oklahoma Casino is April 9, 2026.
  • The currently existing Ioway Casino will close in March 2026 to make way for the new Harrah's operation.

The players

Jake Keyes

Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and owner of Skydance Brewing Company.

Joe Scibetta

Senior vice president and GM of Harrah's Oklahoma.

Caesars Entertainment

A leading casino and entertainment company that has been working with tribes around the country for more than 30 years.

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

A Native American tribe that is partnering with Caesars Entertainment to open the new Harrah's Oklahoma Casino in Chandler.

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What they’re saying

“The tribe purchased land and put it into a trust while we explored the possibilities, including visiting other Native casinos around the country.”

— Jake Keyes, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma (okgazette.com)

“Caesar's Entertainment has been working with tribes around the country for more than 30 years, including properties in Southern California (30 years) and Phoenix, Arizona (35 years).”

— Joe Scibetta, Senior vice president and GM of Harrah's Oklahoma (okgazette.com)

What’s next

The new Harrah's Oklahoma Casino is scheduled to open on April 9, 2026, replacing the existing Ioway Casino.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Iowa Tribe and Caesars Entertainment represents a significant expansion of the Harrah's brand into Oklahoma, which has a thriving Native American casino industry. The new casino is expected to attract more visitors to the Chandler area and provide economic benefits to the local community.