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TRIBAL CASINOS

Games of chance have long been part of tribal culture, a way to share wealth and assets. Today tribal nations welcome visitors to their casino resorts, which provide more than 10,000 jobs and generate millions of dollars in tax revenue and charitable contributions every year.

Across the state, gaming thrills are just part of these fun-filled entertainment centers: Slots, table games, poker tournaments and sports wagering provide Vegas-style action, while stylish hotels, music and comedy acts, spas, swimming pools, golf courses, festivals, arcades, and other activities delight the whole family. Come by for a day or make a casino resort your hub for a destination vacation. From river valleys to high mountains, the Coast to the Columbia Plateau, tribes invite you to experience their hospitality and all that their region has to offer.

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT

Lincoln City Steps from the beach with a backdrop of the boundless Pacific, the Chinook Winds Casino Resort makes the most of its incomparable oceanfront setting in Lincoln City. Diners enjoy spectacular views from the Rogue River Steakhouse atop the casino and from Chinook’s Seafood Grill, where the oyster bar serves up seafood sourced from the waters right outside the window — just two of seven dining options at this full-service resort owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Guests at the Chinook Winds Hotel wake up to the sights and sounds of the ocean, and are right in the heart of a 24-hour entertainment hub. Gaming action includes live-action table games, over a thousand video and reel slots, sports wagering, poker rooms, bingo, and keno. Live shows at the convention center feature headlining performing artists like Clint Black, as well as comedy acts, expos and festivals. Golfers delight in the nearby Chinook Winds Golf Resort, a challenging 18-hole course that winds among grand old-growth trees and rich wetlands. Kids get their own entertainment areas at the Play Palace and the Games Galore Arcade. The allure of the Pacific, of course, entertains guests of every age. ChinookWindsCasino.com; 888-244-6665

INDIAN HEAD CASINO

Warm Springs Among the many attractions of Central Oregon, the Indian Head Casino makes an ideal stop for a hearty meal and guaranteed gaming fun. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs invite visitors to join in the action at its popular blackjack tables, video-poker machines and hundreds of slots. Plenty of tournaments, drawings and specials keep guests coming back. The Cottonwood Restaurant serves up burgers, salads, fish and chips, and Native-inspired dishes like Indian tacos on traditional fry bread. The Tule Grill is the place for night owls, open late for quick snacks and sandwiches. IndianHeadCasino.com; 541-460-7777

KLA-MO-YA CASINO

Chiloquin Named for its Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin tribal owners, the KLA-MO-YA Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in Southern Oregon. The casino offers Vegas-style slots and video poker. The Peak to Peak Restaurant & Lounge keeps guests satiated with slow-cooked smoked ribs, steaks, Italian favorites, burgers and sandwiches. Lodging is right next door at the Sleep Inn & Suites, with a heated indoor pool and a fitness center. There’s plenty of truck and RV parking on-site, and the tribes’ Crater Lake Junction Travel Center makes it easy to get back on the road with fuel and additional services for trucks and RVs. The region is filled with outstanding recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, birding and a visit to renowned Crater Lake, 40 miles north. KLAMOYACasino.com; 888-552-6692

THE MILL CASINO • HOTEL & RV PARK

North Bend Comfortable waterfront accommodations await visitors to the Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park overlooking Coos Bay on Oregon’s South Coast. Owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe, its hotel tower and newly renovated lodge offer more than 200 waterfront rooms; RV guests have their choice of bayside sites to suit their rigs. Both provide easy access to the casino floor, with blackjack, Spanish 21 and other table games, as well as electronic roulette and craps, and over 600 of your favorite slots. Dining options abound, with some of the region’s finest dishes set against spectacular bay views served at the Plank House Restaurant and at Whitecaps.

With its idyllic setting, the Mill Casino is a favorite for conferences, concerts, food festivals and other events, and it makes a great base for exploring the scenic beauty of the South Coast. TheMillCasino.com; 541-756-8800

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT

Canyonville A key destination between Roseburg and Grants Pass, Seven Feathers Casino Resort is conveniently located minutes off Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon. Lush lawns and landscaping welcome guests to this full-service resort owned and operated by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Visitors will discover a 300-room hotel, an indoor pool and other amenities, as well as seven dining venues that include the K-Bar Steak House and freshly made sushi in the Steelhead Lounge. There’s nonstop gaming action in the casino, with hundreds of slot machines, table games, video keno, video poker and bingo, plus a busy calendar of top-name music performers and comedians, expos, sporting events and more.

Guests can rest and recharge with a visit to the River Rock Spa, home to an array of soothing massages and aromatic body treatments, along with a full salon, soaking pool, sauna and steam room. The resort makes the perfect base for enjoying area wineries or adventuring in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. It’s well equipped to meet all travelers’ needs, with RV sites and Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center complete with fuel, truck services, and a convenience store and deli. SevenFeathers.com; 800-548-8461

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO & LODGE

Grand Ronde Just 60 miles south of Portland, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde welcome visitors to the largest casino and entertainment destination in Oregon. A 90,000-square-foot gaming floor pulses with the excitement of dozens of table games, 2,000 slots, blackjack, Let It Ride, craps, pai gow, roulette, Texas Hold ’Em, EZ Baccarat and Midi Baccarat coming soon! A sportsbetting lounge with a high-definition video wall is the place to

wager on all the biggest professional and college sporting events. Plenty of food and beverage options flank the casino floor, including Mountain View Sports Bar; Amore, an AmericanItalian-style venue; Jalapeño’s, a quick-serve, fresh Tex-Mex outlet; and the newly opened Happy Dragon, family owned and operated, serving traditional Chinese cuisine. Spirit Mountain Casino has also partnered with 10 Barrel Brewing Co. to create a new venue, 10 Barrel Brewing Hop Yard. The Hop Yard pays homage to tribal members who worked in the local hop yards with historical photos throughout the restaurant. The menu hosts a variety of tasty pub items and a rotating selection of beers on tap.

Spirit Mountain’s Event Center hosts a variety of headlining concerts, Vegas-style entertainment, expos, car shows and more. It’s also an ideal full-service venue for receptions and conferences featuring a 17,500 square event space. It’s all just steps from the Spirit Mountain Lodge, a luxurious resort experience with newly remodeled rooms for a range of budgets. The resort also accommodates RVs with free on-site parking for its Coyote Club members. SpiritMountain.com; 503-879-2350

THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT

Florence and Coos Bay With two locations on the Oregon Coast, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians welcome guests with entertainment options as expansive as the Central Coast itself. In the delightful community of Florence, the 100acre casino resort near Old Town offers an amenity-rich hotel, an array of slots and table games, meal options ranging from fine dining to food-court convenience, and a 700-seat concert venue that hosts headliner music acts. Its neighboring Ocean Dunes Golf Links makes the most of the region’s beauty, winding among wild sand dunes and native sea grasses.

Fifty miles south, the Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay adds more betting action with 250 games, tournaments, sweepstakes and other events. Its Café 1297 is one of the most popular dining spots in town, with specialties like fish tacos, oven-roasted prime rib and smoked brisket on its rotating menu. ThreeRiversCasino.com; 877-374-8377 (Florence), 541-808-9207 (Coos Bay)

WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO

Pendleton A recent $35 million expansion adds even more entertainment and activities to this popular Eastern Oregon destination resort. Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the casino features more than 1,100 slot machines, poker games and tournaments, keno, bingo, and table games that welcome both experienced players and beginners. Live music and headlining concerts fill a year-round entertainment calendar, and a nationally recognized 18-hole golf course provides championship play with endless views of the Columbia Plateau and striking Blue Mountains. All-ages fun awaits at the Family FunPlex, home to a 24-lane bowling center, five-screen cinema, arcade, and Children’s Entertainment Center.

Lodging guests choose from a variety of rooms and suites in the contemporary, 10-story tower hotel or the pet-friendly, two-story courtyard hotel. Campers get options, too, from an RV park with full hookups to classic tipis and tent sites. All offer free resort-shuttle service and access to its swimming pools and business center. Offerings at eight on-site restaurants range from fine dining at Plateau to snacks and sandwiches at the Wildhorse Sports Bar. A new food court offers quick bites from regional restaurants, including fish ’n chips from the Brigham Fish Market, and pho from Moe Pho’ Noodles and Café, both owned by tribal members. WildhorseResort.com; 800-654-9453

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