The Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Livingston,Texas, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Ischoopa Travel Center, which includes 81 Class II gaming devices, a convenience store and a 12-bay fuel station.
The tribe also runs the Naskila Casino in Livingston.
“The expansion of our travel center not only provides economic benefit for our tribe but is also providing additional jobs and serves for our community,” Alabama-Coushatta Chairman Rick Sylestine said in a statement. “Plus, local residents are excited that we’ve gone to a 24-hour operation, which is much needed in our area.”
Two tribal princesses performed a prayer before the ribbon cutting, done by 1st Chief Donnis Batiste and 2nd Chief Herbert Johnson Jr.
“Our Naskila team have been working together very hard to make this a momentous day for Naskila and especially for the Alabama-Coushatta tribe,” General Manager Doug Searle said. “We’ve given the convenience store a new look while renovating the former tobacco store into a Class II gaming center for our guests to enjoy.”
Naskila Casino, which opened in 2016, has more than 900 Class II gaming devices, two cafes and a gift shop.
