River Spirit Casino Resort is a large casino resort owned by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, on the east bank of the Arkansas River in south Tulsa near 81st Street and Riverside Parkway. It rates 4.2 from around 20,900 Google reviewers.

It is a full city resort with a 27-storey hotel tower, a spa, a pool complex and a concert venue, and it is closer to central Tulsa than most of the area's large properties. One point sets it apart from many Oklahoma casinos: the gaming age here is 21, not 18.

What's on the floor

The venue lists more than 3,100 electronic games, with new titles added regularly. The floor is split into two themed casinos under one roof — the main River Spirit casino and a Margaritaville-themed casino — so the room changes feel as you walk through.

Live table games include blackjack, roulette and craps, and there is a poker room and a high-stakes area. The venue does not publish a current table count; third-party listings vary widely, so treat any number you see as approximate.

What it does not have: there is no bingo hall. The sports offering is a sports bar rather than a betting counter — GRIDIRON Sportsbar has a giant LED wall and a VIP lounge.

Hotel, pool and spa

The 27-storey hotel has 483 rooms and suites, ranging from standard kings and queens up to Signature Suites. Hotel guests get access to a tropical-style pool with a swim-up bar and private cabanas, and the property has a full-service spa, Emerge Spa & Salon.

Dining and entertainment

The restaurant list is long for a Tulsa property:

  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • Margaritaville restaurant and the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar
  • GRIDIRON Sportsbar
  • Fireside Grill
  • TopGolf Swing Suites
  • LandShark Pool Bar & Tiki Bar
  • Mazzio's Go for a quick bite

For shows, The Cove is the resort's concert and event venue, with three levels and VIP suites. Big-name concerts can make the property and the parking busy, so check the event calendar before a visit.

Tips before you go

You must be 21 to gamble at River Spirit. The venue's own site says "Must be 21 to game," which is stricter than many Oklahoma tribal casinos, so do not assume the 18 rule from elsewhere applies here. The hotel check-in age is also 21.

Google lists the casino as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Restaurants, the spa and the pool keep their own hours.

The venue lists designated smoke-free areas but does not describe the floor as fully non-smoking, so ask if that matters. On concert nights, arrive early or use valet, as the garage fills.

Nearby alternatives

North of downtown, Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa is a mid-sized option with an 18+ gaming age. East of the city in Catoosa, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the other large resort in the metro. Further north, Osage Casino Hotel – Bartlesville is an hour's drive away.

For the full picture, see all Oklahoma in-person casinos.

FAQ

What are River Spirit Casino Resort's hours?

Google lists the casino as open 24 hours a day, every day. Restaurants, the pool and the spa have their own hours.

How old do you have to be to gamble at River Spirit Casino Resort?

You must be 21. The venue states "Must be 21 to game."

What games are available at River Spirit Casino Resort?

More than 3,100 electronic games across two themed casinos, live blackjack, roulette and craps, a poker room and a high-stakes area. There is no bingo.

Is there a Margaritaville at River Spirit?

Yes. The resort includes a Margaritaville-themed casino area, a Margaritaville restaurant and the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.