KISS-Backed Tribal Casino Expands with Entertainment Center & RV Park
Posted on: May 15, 2026, 11:19h.
Last updated on: May 15, 2026, 11:19h.
- The Rock & Brews Casino in Braman, Oklahoma, has announced a 25,000-square-foot expansion featuring a 1,000-seat performance venue and RV park
- Operated by the Kaw Nation in partnership with KISS founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the project aims to turn the property into a regional destination for concerts, comedy, and combat sports
- Construction begins in May 2026, with the new RV park clubhouse expected to open by August 2026 and the multi-purpose entertainment center scheduled for completion in May 2027
Rock & Brews Casino in Braman, Oklahoma is preparing for a major expansion that will add a 25,000‑square‑foot entertainment complex and a full‑service RV park, marking the largest growth of the property since it opened in 2022. The casino, operated in partnership with the Oklahoma-based Kaw Nation, is an extension of the Rock & Brews restaurant brand co‑founded by core KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in 2010.
The new entertainment venue, called R&B Live, will feature a 1,000‑seat performance center designed to host concerts, comedy shows, combat sports, game shows, trade events, and private or tribal gatherings.
Kaw Nation chair Kim Jenkins described the project as a cultural and economic milestone for the tribe. “It represents more than just a building,” she said in comments reported by Sumner NewsCow. “It is an important capital investment in the future of our people, our culture, and the continued growth of Kaw Nation. Not only will the event center bring crowd‑pleasing concerts and numerous events, but it will also be a place to host our cultural gatherings, rain or shine.”
The entertainment center will also include a bistro‑style bar, an open gathering space, and a VIP private dining room intended to accommodate large groups and special events in a more upscale setting.
In addition to the performance venue, the casino will build a 21‑space RV park roughly 100 yards southeast of the main property. Designed for travelers along the busy I‑35 corridor, the park will offer full hookups — water, sewer, and electricity — along with a 1,200‑square‑foot clubhouse featuring restrooms, showers, and a self‑service laundry room. The tribe says the RV park is intended to serve both overnight visitors and longer‑term stays, expanding the casino’s appeal to regional travelers.
Construction on both projects is scheduled to begin this month. The RV park is expected to open first, with a target date of August 2026. The entertainment center is slated to follow in May 2027.
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