THACKERVILLE, OK – WinStar World Casino and Resort has been recognized for excellence across several lists in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the Casinos category. The property was named the No. 2 winner for Best Hotel Casino 2026 and the No. 7 winner for Best Casino Outside Las Vegas 2026, while its entertainment venue, Lucas Oil Live at WinStar, also earned distinction as the No. 7 winner for Best Casino Concert Venue 2026.
“WinStar is known for delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, whether they’re staying at our hotel, heading to an electric performance at Lucas Oil Live, or visiting one of our nine expansive gaming plazas,” said Morgan Ambrose, WinStar Marketing Operations Assistant General Manager. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our guests voice their opinions, as their feedback is a testament to the hard work our team puts in every day to ensure a trip to the World of WinStar is unmatched.”
According to Newsweek, the publication’s editorial team drew on insights from industry experts and its contributors to select the Readers’ Choice Awards nominees. Readers were then invited to vote once per category daily for 28 days to recognize the products, places, and companies that inspire loyalty.
