SaltCreek Casino, the first gaming establishment in Grady County, Oklahoma, opened on December 31, 2012, in Pocasset, nine miles north of Chickasha on U.S. Highway 81. Operated by the Chickasaw Nation, the 36,000-square-foot venue features over 550 electronic games and six table games. The Fork Café serves traditional home-style food including chicken fried steak and hamburgers, while The Brook Bar at the casino's center offers 16 seats and a selection of beer, wine, and liquor. The facility employs nearly 200 local residents and supports economic development in the region.
