LEGGETT, TX – The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has announced that its long-anticipated casino resort will be located in Leggett, TX, on its existing reservation land.
The tribe recently received official notification from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) and the Solicitor’s Office for the Bureau of Indian Affairs confirming that the Leggett land, which has been in trust since 2001, is eligible to be used for gaming purposes. This confirmation from the two federal agencies affirms that the project can move forward. Upon confirmation, the tribal council presented the change in location to the tribal membership, who granted approval during a General Membership Meeting.
“We are grateful for the support of our membership and for the confirmation from federal agencies that allow us to proceed with the project on our reservation land in Leggett,” said Cecilia Flores, Tribal Council Chairwoman. “This resort will create significant economic opportunities and provide a premier entertainment destination in East Texas.”
Since the opening of Naskila in 2016, there have been several independent economic impact studies conducted on the casino. In a recent study conducted in the summer of 2025 by the Texas Forest Country Partnership, “A total of just over 1,000 permanent local jobs are attributable to the operational impact of Naskila, which means this facility alone accounts for over 15 percent of the private sector wages paid in Polk County. Put another way, approximately 570 local jobs beyond those on-site depend on the operational presence of Naskila and its ability to bring dollars to Polk County. As such, it is responsible for over $209 million in annual spending in the local economy, a process that benefits every stakeholder in the area.”
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will release additional updates on the casino resort and related developments as they become available.
