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26 BEST OF THE BEST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 • NWA MEDIA PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT ndigo Sky Casino, which recently celebrated its first year of operation, was nominated as one of the Best of the Best casinos of 2013 in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reader's poll. The eastern Oklahoma casino offers full service with live game tables, slots, bingo, off-track betting, a hotel, restaurants and more. Formerly Bordertown Casino, the facility is owned and operated by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The casino outgrew its former location and built a high- quality resort with 80,000 square feet of gaming space that includes a bingo hall, a private poker room and a chic lounge and bar. The gaming floor is equipped with a state-of-the-art, down-draft ventilation system placed in the center of each gaming console to cater to smokers and non-smokers. There are approximately 1,250 electronic games that cost from a penny to $25 to play. There are also plenty of options for live gaming with more than a dozen card tables, a 520-seat bingo hall, simulcast off-track betting and a private poker room with no-limit betting. As a nod to the quality of service and operations, Indigo Sky Casino will host the Heartland Poker Tour October 10-20. The Heartland Poker Tournament will bring a rare opportunity for local gamers to play in a nationally televised event. The hotel at Indigo Sky provides rooms with 32-inch HDTVs, a safe, iron, compli - mentary wifi and local calls. Room service is available 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The pool area features cabanas and fireplaces. Along with several other meeting rooms, the pool area also can be reserved for private parties. Indigo Sky Casino has an RV park. Guests who stay at Whispering Woods RV Park have access to the clubhouse, showers, laundry facility, pool and outdoor pavilion. More information is available online at indigoskycasino.com. INDIGO SKY CASINO >> Casino I BY AMBER KRUTH | NWA MEDIA Casino to host poker tournament NWA Media/SUKE BENSON Indigo Sky Casino, formerly Bordertown Casino, is celebrating a successful first year for its high-quality resort.