PERRY, OK - Out of an abundance of caution for guests and team members, Fancy Dance Casino closed temporarily to take the time to enhance their guest safety protocols and will remain closed until further notice. They announced the closing on their Facebook page on Monday, September 7.
The 10,000 square foot gaming floor has over 290 electronic games, plus delicious food, cold beverages and great promotions. Hours of Operation: Sunday ‑ Thursday: 10am ‑ Midnight, Friday & Saturday: 10am ‑ 2am. Located just SE of I-35 and 412. Visit the website at https://fancydancecasino.net.
And while it will be closed, there is an option to opt for an online analogue.
Fancy Dance Casino is owned and operated by The Ponca Enterprise Gaming, LLC (PEG), a subsidiary of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. The sole purpose of Fancy Dance Casino is to provide a source of revenue and employment for the Ponca Tribe and residents, for the benefit of economic growth.
Fancy Dance Casino represents the name and long heritage of the “Fancy Dance”. The “Fancy Dance” originated as Fancy War Dance by members of the Ponca tribe in the 1920s. The individual who invented the dance was Gus McDonald. He was the first World Champion Fancy War Dancer held in 1926. Every year, dozens of fancy dancers from around the country come to the Ponca Powwow to compete for the world title. The McDonald family, still presents the trophy to the Fancy War Dance Champion each year in honor of the family.
