Oklahoma City and central Oklahoma

Casinos around Norman

Home of the University of Oklahoma, Norman lies just south of Oklahoma City, and its three casinos sit on the edges of town. Riverwind Casino, the Chickasaw Nation's big property on Highway 9 west of Norman, is one of the largest in the state, with a hotel, a poker room and the Showplace Theatre. Goldsby Gaming Center, also Chickasaw, is a smaller local room with bingo and a grill, and Thunderbird Casino Norman, run by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on Highway 9 east of town, is a compact casino with blackjack and hundreds of machines.

  • 3 venues
  • 20 mi from Downtown Oklahoma City

Miles from Downtown Oklahoma City

Norman and nearby

Straight line miles from Downtown Oklahoma City.

All 3 venues around Norman, ranked

How the ranking works. Venues are ordered by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left one: every rating is blended with a neutral 4.0 as if the venue had 200 more reviews at 4.0, so a 4.6 from thousands of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a dozen. Sponsorship has no effect on the order. Ratings last checked October 2026.

Map

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Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.

Questions about casinos in Norman

How many casinos are around Norman?

Three: Thunderbird Casino Norman, Goldsby Gaming Center and Riverwind Casino.

How far is Norman from Downtown Oklahoma City?

About 20 miles in a straight line. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.

Are the casinos around Norman open 24 hours?

Some do. Check the hours on each venue page before you set out late.