Naskila is one of only three tribal gaming venues operating in Texas, and the closest of them to Houston — roughly an hour north, on Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas land near Livingston. It rates 4.2 from more than 12,000 Google reviewers, a strong score that reflects a floor which does one thing and does it consistently.
Setting expectations matters here more than at most properties, because Texas gaming works differently from Nevada or Oklahoma.
What's on the floor
Naskila runs more than 800 electronic games across 30,000-plus square feet, with denominations from a penny up to $25. That is the whole offering — there are no live table games and no poker room, because the venue operates Class II gaming rather than the Class III casino gaming you would find in Louisiana or Oklahoma.
In practice Class II machines look and play much like the slots you are used to, but they are built on a bingo mechanic underneath rather than a standalone random number generator. For most players the experience on the floor is very similar; the distinction is regulatory rather than something you feel at the machine.
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved Class II gaming on the reservation in 2015, and the venue opened in May 2016.
Dining
There are two options on site. Timbers Grille is the full-service restaurant and runs 24 hours, which is genuinely useful given the floor never closes. Café Itto Si covers lighter and quicker service.
Who it suits
Naskila works best as a short trip rather than a destination. The floor is large enough to hold your attention for an evening, the food runs all night, and the drive from Houston is manageable in a way that Eagle Pass and El Paso are not. What it does not do is replace a Louisiana or Oklahoma casino weekend — there is no hotel, no tables, and no poker.
The tribe's route here is worth knowing, because it shapes what is on offer. Gaming on Alabama-Coushatta land was contested for years; the U.S. Department of the Interior approved Class II operation in 2015 and the venue opened the following May. The Class II framework is the reason the floor is all-electronic, and it is a regulatory ceiling rather than a commercial choice.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 or older to enter and play — the venue states this directly, and it is enforced at the door.
The floor is open 24 hours a day. Because the catchment is largely Houston day-trippers, weekend afternoons and evenings are the busiest, while weekday overnights are close to empty.
Do not travel expecting tables. If live blackjack or poker is the point of the trip, Naskila is not the venue and neither are the other two Texas properties — all three are Class II.
Nearby alternatives
Texas has only two other tribal venues, and both are a long way from Livingston. Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass, on the Rio Grande, is the largest of the three and the only one with a hotel attached. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in El Paso is the westernmost, and pairs its floor with a live music schedule.
For the full picture, see all Texas in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Naskila Casino's hours?
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Timbers Grille also runs 24 hours; Café Itto Si keeps shorter hours.
How old do you have to be to enter Naskila Casino?
You must be 21 or older to enter and play. The venue states this requirement directly.
What games are available at Naskila Casino?
More than 800 electronic games, from one cent to $25 denominations, across over 30,000 square feet. There are no live table games and no poker room.
Does Naskila have table games or poker?
No. Naskila operates Class II gaming, which covers electronic games built on a bingo mechanic. Live table games and poker are Class III and are not offered at any Texas tribal venue.
How far is Naskila Casino from Houston?
A little over an hour north of Houston, and about 15 minutes east of Livingston.
What restaurants are at Naskila Casino?
Timbers Grille, a full-service restaurant open 24 hours, and Café Itto Si for lighter service.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against National Indian Gaming Commission records for Alabama-Coushatta Class II gaming and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
