Aboriginally, they ranged throughout the southern Great Lakes Region, eventually being pushed west and south in the wake of European contact. Because of their nomadic nature, the Kickapoo cannot be assigned to a specific geographic area.

These far-reaching migrations were probably responsible for an earlier translation that indicated that the term Kiwikapawa meant 'he moves about, standing here, now there,' today known to be linguistically impossible. The variety of the other names by which they are known, however, demonstrates the extent of their contacts with other groups, ranging from the Great Lakes region to Mexico. The name 'Kickapoo' no longer has any evident meaning to the Kickapoo people other than that is how they refer to themselves. (I did see one fella jackpot, and it took him forever to get paid, so I assume they need more help.ETHNONYMS: Igabu, Kikapu, Kiikaapoa, Kiwegapaw, Kiwikapawa, Ontarahronon, Shakekahquah, Shikapo Orientation Let me repeat: if you expect to jackpot every time you play, you are going to be disappointed at all of them. I think the road from OKC to here is better, certainly wider and safer, but I have never come in from that direction. I have only jackpotted once in eleven years, but I don't bet over a dollar very often, unless I am ahead. You don't go to a casino to win-you come to be entertained and to hang around without losing too much. As for those who complain that they don't win, you had better get in line. My only real negative is the road coming from Stillwater is very narrow, and downright dangerous at night, so arrive in the day time, if possible.

I thought the help were exceptionally friendly, and many of the games are different that other casinos this size. What I really like about this one is that it does not have a 'smoky' smell, and it is not crowded. I go to many of them in the area, and I think this one is slightly looser than the others.The food is above average, and the rewards are better than average, considering there is not a hotel on site. This casino was recommended to me by another gambler.

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