Western Washington Guide to
Tribal and Non-Tribal Casinos

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1. Tribal Casinos and Cardrooms

In Washington, there are subtle differences that often give tribally owned and operated Casinos, to borrow a phrase, a house edge. Only in tribal casinos can one hear the soft whisper of a stickman’s rake as he adroitly delivers the dice to an awaiting shooter, glued against the rail of a craps table; or the swoosh of a Roulette ball orbiting the reds, blacks, odds, evens and zeros; or the relentless sensory deprivation of 2,500 slot machines seemingly erupting in unison, the progressive jackpot tally ticking inexorable higher, begging to be hit, just begging. They have this and more, all under a sweet cloud of cigarette smoke tantalizingly floating overhead. It pays to be sovereign. The following is a directory of casinos capable of providing these luxuries:

2. Non-Tribal Casinos and Cardrooms

No slots, no craps, no roulette, no smoking, but still undeniably booze and gaming. Non-tribal casinos are generally smaller and have fewer amenities, but are ubiquitous in urban areas devoid of Indian Reservations. All the classic games like blackjack and pai gow can be found at these places. Many have poker rooms. For those looking to scratch the gaming itch, chances are one of the following can provide a convenient—though not comprehensive—experience.