Washington Casino Map Click here for a map with directions to casinos: Washington Casino Map Washington Review Washington Casinos & Gambling by World Casino Directory Staff The gambling scene in any U.S. state seems to change year to year, and Washington is no exception. The lay of the land here is mostly one of public neighborhood cardrooms (a couple of poker tables that may only be open one or two days per week) mini casinos (house banked games like blackjack, baccarat, pai gow - with or without poker tables) the occasional bingo room, Tribal casinos offering every variety of slots or electronic bingo machines that look like slots, a diminishing horse racing scene with some venues...
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Casinos Grow as Tribes Diversify BY: Casino revenue has been a “game changer” for Washington’s American Indian tribes. Money from tribal gambling operations in the past 20 years has gone to improve reservation housing, expand health care services and education programs, and provide a base for economic development. Now, with challenges looming as Washington residents spend less enthusiastically on gambling, the tribes are working to protect their core businesses and at the same time, diversify into related enterprises such as hospitality and retailing. “We’re asking ourselves, ‘How do we sustain jobs, create jobs and enhance the general economy?’” says Ron Allen, president of the Washington...
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RIDGEFIELD, Wash. -- Thousands of gambling enthusiasts braved cold, wet weather and a miles-long traffic jam Monday morning to try their luck at the newly minted Ilani, the $510 million casino complex that brings big time gaming to the Portland area's doorstep. The crowd chanted "Open! Open!" as leaders of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and casino officials made their opening day presentations. When the doors opened at 10:15 a.m., guests streamed past a bank of tribal drummers to explore the gleaming building or find their way to slot machines, gaming tables and restaurants. "I've waited my entire lifetime for this," joked Debbie Parks of Vancouver, a proud descendant of Cherokee and Choctaw...
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Semiahmoo Resort On the grounds of what was once a tuna processing plant is the Semiahmoo Resort on Puget Sound, just a two-hour drive from Seattle near the Canadian border. The resort is a golf destination with two public golf courses and a full-service spa. A health club and fitness center on site provides a heated swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, nautilus machines, indoor track and tennis equipment. Guests can rent bicycles or kayaks to enjoy the outdoors as well. Ocean Crest Resort The Ocean Crest Resort is located on the Olympic Peninsula on the Pacific coast. Situated just south of the Olympic National Forest and a few hour's drive from Seattle, the resort offers views of Orca...
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Washington Casinos Washington is one of the most liberal states in the country when it comes to gambling. This includes having many Washington casinos and card clubs spread throughout the state. The racing industry dates back to 1933. This includes live and off-track betting. Charitable gaming was legalized 40 years later. It is up to local jurisdictions to regulate. The Washington Lottery sells tickets for instant games and lotto drawings. Card clubs in Washington state can offer live poker tables, as well as house-banked card games. This includes blackjack, baccarat, and proprietary games. Craps, roulette, slots and video poker are not permitted at card clubs. Tribal Washington casinos...
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