Construction is under way on a project valued at more than $20 million at Fancy Dance Casino in Oklahoma, with an opening slated for late 2026.
The work will bring the gaming floor to more than 500 electronic games and add a sports bar. The larger floor will give guests an expanded selection of gaming entertainment.
The new sports bar, called Buffalo Post 38, will offer American fare and a full-service bar. The venue will be a destination for guests to gather and enjoy their favorite sporting events.
The American-inspired menu will feature crowd favorites and signature selections. Menu items will include smash burgers, wings, and the FDC Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich. The bar will serve signature cocktails, as well as bottled and draft beer.
“Fancy Dance Casino is proud to make this significant investment in our property that will continue to benefit the Ponca people,” said Rodney Fourkiller, CEO of Ponca Enterprise Gaming.
“This expansion allows us to provide our guests with more gaming choices, a new dining experience, and an exciting place to gather. Buffalo Post 38 will bring something new to Fancy Dance Casino while continuing our tradition of hospitality and entertainment.”
Buffalo Post 38 pays homage to the first all-Indian American Legion post in the United States. That post was established in 1927 in White Eagle on the Ponca Reservation.
“This endeavor shows the forward-thinking mindset of the Ponca Enterprise Gaming Board, Ponca Business Committee, and the leadership of Fancy Dance Casino,” said Travis Thomas, General Manager. “It also conveys a belief in our team and the product we provide on a consistent basis. That trust isn’t something we take for granted and we’re excited to maximize the return on the tribe’s investment.”
Bergman Walls & Associates conceived the project. Connect Advisors, FSA Advisory Group, Bank of Oklahoma, and Nabholz are additional project partners. The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma owns and operates the casino.