A Norman man says life feels pretty much the same, even after hitting a $1 million jackpot at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant over the weekend.
Douglas C., a Choctaw Rewards Club member from Norman, scored the $1 million grand prize in the casino's summer "3 Months. 3 Millionaires." promotion. He told reporters he plans to donate a portion of the money to local charities, turning his windfall into a boost for causes close to home.
Local Winner And Casino Reaction
Douglas C. is the first Choctaw Rewards Club member to become an instant millionaire in this summer's promotion. The casino is treating it as just the beginning. Jeff Penz, senior director of gaming and hospitality, said the property expects to have created 12 Choctaw Rewards Club millionaires by the end of the summer, according to KOKH.
How The Giveaway Works
According to Choctaw Casinos, the "3 Months. 3 Millionaires." promotion features three separate 1 million dollar drawing nights: June 6, July 11 and August 22. The casino also runs hourly cash drawings and other prize opportunities around those marquee events.
Players earn entries by using their Choctaw Rewards Club cards while they play. To claim the million dollar prize, the winner has to be on site when their name is called.
Winner's Plans And Local Impact
Douglas told KOKH, "I don't feel any different," describing himself as surprised but already thinking about how to share the money with his community. The brief interview cast the win as a life changing moment that he hopes will have a ripple effect beyond his own bank account.
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant hosts the drawings and keeps the full rules, entry details and schedule posted on its site. The next 1 million dollar drawing is set for Saturday, July 11, and Choctaw Rewards Club membership is required to earn entries. For specifics and updates, see Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant.
