While the 365 electronic gaming machines pending shipment are described as bingo devices, it’s difficult to distinguish them from Las Vegas slots, which Texas law prohibits. Searle was hired three months ago from his position at an Arizona casino to launch and manage the new gaming operation which is approximately an hour north of the Houston metropolitan area.Ĭarpet is being ripped up and replaced, a modern digital security system is being added, and the entire electrical system has also been upgraded to the Adirondack-style lodge on its woodsy East Texas reservation. The casino will reportedly include 365 gaming devices and a restaurant.
In just a few short weeks, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has plans to open a Class II gaming facility. The former Livingston Entertainment Center on its reservation is being converted by the tribe into Naskila Entertainment.ĭouglas Searle, a veteran of the tribal and commercial industry, is overseeing the operation and expects the 15,000 square-foot facility to be open in April.
