There are 26 Indian casinos operating in Washington. Twenty-two of the casinos are affiliated with tribes that have compacts with the state allowing them to offer table games, as well as  special video poker and video slot machines.

These machines aren't allowed to accept cash. Instead, a cashless system is used whereby you have to go to a cashier cage, or a kiosk, and buy a smart card which then deducts losses from, or credits wins to, your account.

The remaining four casinos are affiliated with the Spokane Tribe which has an ongoing dispute with the state and their casinos are operating without a compact. All of these casinos offer regular spinning-reel slots that accept cash, plus an assortment of table games.

All of the state's Tribes are not required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks. However, according to Ed Fleisher, Assistant for Government Affairs in the office of the Washington State Gambling Commission: "Our compacts with the tribes require a minimum payback percentage of at least 70%. In practice, most of the machines pay at least 90%."

Most Washington casinos are not open on a 24-hour basis and the hours of operation are noted in each casino's listing. All casinos offer blackjack, craps, roulette, slots, video poker and pull tabs. Optional games offered include: baccarat (B), mini-baccarat (MB), poker (P), pai gow poker (PGP), Caribbean stud poker (CSP), three-card poker (TCP), Spanish 21 (S21), big 6 wheel (B6), keno (K), Off-Track Betting (OTB) and bingo (BG). The minimum gambling age is 18 (21 if liquor is served). 

Although most of the casinos have toll-free numbers be aware that many of these numbers will only work for calls made within Washington.

For more information on visiting Washington call their tourism department at (800) 544-1800 or go to: www.experiencewashington.com.

Chewelah Casino
2555 Smith Road
Chewelah, Washington 99109
(509) 935-6167
Website: www.chewelahcasino.com
Map: #13 (50 miles N. of Spokane)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 322-2788
Restaurants: 1 Deli   Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$5.95 (Sat)/$6.95 (Sun)  D-$7.95 (Thu/Fri)
Hours: 7am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 22,000 Square Feet
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Wed if 55 or older
Special Features: Regular slots. One block from Double Eagle Casino.

Clearwater Casino
15347 Suquamish Way N.E
Suquamish, Washington 98392
(360) 598-8700
Website: www.clearwatercasino.com
Map: #14 (15 miles W. of Seattle via Bainbridge Ferry)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 375-6073
Restaurants: 3   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$9.00 (Sun)  L-$7.00  D-$9.00/$13.00 (Sat)/$18.00 (Fri)
Hours: 10am-5am/6am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 22,000 Square Feet
Other Games: S21, MB, P, PGP, CSP, TCP, LIR, K, BG
Overnight RV Parking: No
Senior Discount:  50% off Sun buffets if 55+
Special features: Closest casino to Seattle. Free shuttle service.

Coulee Dam Casino
515 Birch Street
Coulee Dam, Washington 99155
(509) 633-0766
Website: www.colvillecasinos.com
Map: #11 (190 miles E. of Seattle)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 556-7492
Restaurants: 1 Deli  Liquor: No
Hours: 9am-Mid/24 Hours (Fri/Sat)
Other Games:  No craps or roulette
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special features: BJ tables only open 2pm-12am (Fri-Sat)/12pm-10pm (Sun-Mon). Gift shop.

Double Eagle Casino
2539 Smith Road
Chewelah, Washington 99109
(509) 935-4406
Map: #13 (50 miles N. of Spokane)

Restaurants: 1 Deli  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-10pm/Midnight (Fri/Sat)
Other Games:  PGP, No Craps
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Regular slots. One block from Chewelah Casino.

Emerald Queen Casino - Riverboat
2102 Alexander Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98421
(206) 594-7777
Website: www.emeraldqueen.com
Map: #15

Toll-Free Number: (888) 831-7655
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$9.95/$12.95 (Sat)/$14.95 (Sun)  D-$15.95/$19.95 (Mon/Fri/Sat)
Hours: 10am-6am/24 Hours (Fri-Mon)
Other Games:  MB, PGP, CSP, LIR, TCP, K, S21
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Property has two casinos. One is on a riverboat and the other is in a shoreside facility. Must be 21 to gamble.

Emerald Queen Casino - I-5
2024 East 29th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98404
(206) 383-1572
Website: www.emeraldqueen.com
Map: #15

Toll-Free Number: (888) 831-7655
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: D-$15.95/$19.95 (Mon/Fri/Sat)
Hours: 10am-6am/24 Hours (Fri-Mon)
Other Games: Only gaming machines
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Sports bar. Must be 21 to gamble.

Li'l Chiefs Casino
P.O. Box 130
Wellpinit, Washington 99040
(509) 258-4544
Map: #2 (25 miles N.W. of Spokane)

Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Hours: 9am-1am/2am (Fri-Sat)
Other Games: Only gaming machines
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Regular slots. Casino is in city of Ford.

Little Creek Casino
West 91 Highway 108
Shelton, Washington 98584
(360) 427-7711
Website: www.little-creek.com
Map: #9 (23 miles N. of Olympia off Hwy 101/108 interchange)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 667-7711
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: D-$8.95 (Tue)/$9.95 (Wed)/$13.95 (Thu)/$12.95 (Fri-Sat)
Hours: 10am-4am/6am (Fri-Sat)
Casino Size: 49,000 Square Feet
Other Games: P, PGP, LIR, K, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various Tue/Wed if 50+
Special Features: Gift shop. Must be 21 or older to gamble.

Lucky Dog Casino
19330 N. Highway 101
Shelton, Washington 98584
(360) 877-5656
Website: www.theluckydogcasino.com
Map: #9 (23 miles N. of Olympia)

Toll-Free Number: (877) LUCKY-4-U
Restaurants: 1 Deli  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-Midnite/4am (Thu-Sat)
Casino Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Other Games:  No table games
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various Mon-Thu if 60+

Lucky Eagle Casino
12888 188th Avenue SW
Rochester, Washington 98579
(360) 273-2000
Website: www.luckyeagle.com
Map: #12 (26 miles S. of Olympia)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 720-1788
Restaurants: 5  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$7.95/$9.95 (Sun)  D-$9.95/$12.95 (Sat)/$18.95 (Fri)
Hours: 10am-4am/6am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Fun Book: Given to new slot club members
Senior Discount: Buffets discounts, plus various specials Mon if 55+
Special Features: 20-space RV park (Free/$8 for hookups). Single and double-deck BJ. Must be 21 or older to gamble.

Mill Bay Casino
455 E. Wapato Lake Road
Manson, Washington 98831
(509) 687-2102
Website: www.colvillecasinos.com
Map: #5 (200 miles N.E. of Seattle on the N. shore of Lake Chelan)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 648-2946
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$10.75 (Sun)
Other Games: PGP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount:  Various discounts if 55+

Muckleshoot Casino
2402 Auburn Way South
Auburn, Washington 98002
(253) 804-4444
Website: www.muckleshootcasino.com
Map: #6 (20 miles S. of Seattle)

Toll-Free Number (800) 804-4944
Restaurants: 5  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$8.95 (Sat-Sun)  D-$16.95
Hours: 6am-10am/24 Hours (Sat-Tue)
Other Games: B, P, PGP, CSP, LIR, TCP, S21, K, Sic Bo, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount:  $3 off Sat buffet if 55+
Special Features: Must be 21 or older  to gamble.

Nooksack River Casino
5048 Mt. Baker Highway
Deming, Washington 98244
(360) 592-5472
Website: www.nooksackcasino.com
Map: #3 (14 miles E. of Bellingham)

Toll-Free Number (877) 935-9300
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$9.95 (Sat)/$15.95 (Sun)  L-$8.95
D-$13.95/$11.95 (Thu)/$12.95 (Sun)/$15.95  (Fri)
Hours: 10am-3am/6am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 21,500 Square Feet
Other Games:  S21, B, MB, P, PGP, TCP, K
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount:  $2 off buffets and various specials on Wed if 55 or older

Northern Quest Casino
100 N. Hayford Road
Airway Heights, Washington 99001
(509) 242-7000
Website: www.northernquest.net
Map: #20 (10 miles N. of Spokane)

Toll-Free Number (888) 603-7051
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95/$10.95 (Sun)  L-$8.95 
D-$11.95/$18.25 (Tue)
Hours: 10am-5am Daily
Casino Size: 21,500 Square Feet
Other Games: S21, MB, P, LIR, PGP, TCP, K, Off-Track Betting
Overnight RV Parking: Free (must check-in first with security)/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Buffet discounts if 55+
Special Features: Only need to be 18 or older to gamble even though liquor is served.

Okanogan Bingo and Casino
41 Appleway Road
Okanogan, Washington 98840
Website: www.colvillecasinos.com
(509) 422-4646
Map: #10 (165 miles E. of Seattle)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 559-4643
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Hours: 9am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: Only gaming machines & Bingo
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No

The Point Casino
7989 Salish Lane NE
Kingston, Washington 98346
(360) 297-0070
Website: www.pointnopointcasino.com
Map: #14 (18 miles W. of Seattle via Bainbridge Ferry)

Toll-Free Number (866) 547-6468
Restaurants: 1   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95  L-$6.95  D-$9.95
Casino Size: 18,500 Square Feet
Hours: 10am-2am/4am (Fri-Sat)
Other Games:  PGP, S21
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Sun if 55+
Fun Book: Ask at players club
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble.

Quinault Beach Resort
78 Route 115
Ocean Shores, Washington 98569
(360) 289-9466
Website: www.quinaultbchresort.com
Map: #19 (90 miles W. of Tacoma)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 461-2214
Rooms: 159  Price Range: $99-$159
Suite: 9  Price Range: $300-$750
Restaurants: 2    Liquor: Yes
Casino Size: 16,000 Square Feet
Hours: 9am-2:30am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Other Games:  B, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, S21, K
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount:  Various on Wed if 55 or older
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble. Spa. AARP room discount.

Red Wind Casino
12819 Yelm Highway
Olympia, Washington 98513
(360) 412-5000
Website: www.redwindcasino.net
Map: #17

Toll-Free Number: (866) 946-2444
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Hours: 9am-5am Daily
Casino Size: 12,000 Square Feet
Other Games: PGP, LIR, K, S21
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount:  Various Mon-Fri if 55+
Fun Book: Ask at promotions booth
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble.

7 Cedars Casino
270756 Highway 101
Sequim, Washington 98382
(360) 683-7777
Website: www.7cedarscasino.com
Map: #4 (70 miles N.W. of Seattle via ferry)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 4-LUCKY-7
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$7.95 D-$19.95 (Fri)
Hours: 10am-1am/3am (Fri-Sat)
Other Games: S21, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG, OTB (Wed-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: $5.95 Steak special. Must be 21or older to gamble.

Shoalwater Bay Casino
4112 Highway 105
Tokeland, Washington 98590
(360) 267-2048
Map: #18 (75 miles S.W. of Olympia)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 332-2048
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-12am/2am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  S21,  No Craps or Roulette
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Tue if 55 or older

Silver Reef Casino
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, Washington 98248
(360) 383-0777
Website: www.silverreefcasino.com
Map: #14 (7 miles N. of Bellingham)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 383-0777
Restaurants: 2   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$6.95-10.95/$11.95(Sat/Sun)  D-$8.95-$19.95
Casino Size: 28,000 Square Feet
Hours: 10am-4am/6am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: S21, LIR, TCP, PGP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble.

Skagit Valley Casino Resort
5984 N. Darrk Lane
Bow, Washington 98232
(360) 724-7777
Website: www.theskagit.com
Map: #7 (75 miles N. of Seattle)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 275-2448
Room Reservations: (800) 895-3423
Rooms: 80  Price Range: $79-$109
Rooms: 23  Price Range: $159-$215
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.75 (Sat) L-$8.95/$12.95 (Sun)
D-$13.95/$15.95 (Fri-Sat)/$16.95 (Wed)
Hours: 9am-3am/5am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 26,075 Square Feet
Other Games: S21, PGP, LIR, TCP, K
Overnight RV Parking: No
Senior Discount: Various on Mon, if 55 or older
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble.

Swinomish Northern Lights Casino
837 Casino Drive
Anacortes, Washington 98221
(360) 293-2691
Website: www.swinomishcasino.com
Map: #7 (70 miles N. of Seattle, between I-5 and Anacortes on Hwy. 20)

Restaurants: 2   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$7.49/$10.95 (Sat/Sun)
D-$9.95/$10.95 (Wed)/$16.95 (Fri)/$15.95 (Sat)
Hours: 11am-4am/6am (Fri-Sat)
Casino Size: 73,000 Square Feet
Other Games: P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG, K, OTB
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park
Senior Discount: Buffet discount, if 55+
Special Features: 35-space RV park ($17/$20 per night). Gift shop. Must be 21or older to gamble.

Tulalip Casino
10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard
Marysville, Washington 98271
(360) 651-1111
Website: www.tulalipcasino.com
Map: #1 (30 miles N. of Seattle)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 272-1111
Restaurants: 4   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$9.95  D-$16.95
Hours: 10am-6am/24 Hours (Wed-Sun)
Casino Size: 45,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  S21, B, MB, P, PGP, CSP, TCP,  LIR, K, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Tue if 50+
Special Features: Must be 21or older to gamble.

Two Rivers Casino & Resort
6828-B Highway 25 South
Davenport, Washington 99122
(509) 722-4000
Website: www.tworiverscasinoandresort.com
Map: #8 (60 miles W. of Spokane)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 722-4031
Restaurants: 1   Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$4.95 (Sat)  L-$5.95 (Sat/Sun)  D-$16.95 (Fri)
Hours: 9am-1am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park
Special Features: Regular slots. 100-space RV park ($21 per night). 260-slip marina and beach.

Yakama Nation Legends Casino
580 Fort Road
Toppenish, Washington 98948
(509) 865-8800
Website: www.yakamalegends.com
Map: #16 (20 miles S. of Yakima)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 7-COME-11
Restaurants: 2    Liquor: No
Buffets: L-$5.99/$7.99 (Sat)/$9.99 (Fri/Sun)
D-$7.99-$9.99/$16.99 (Fri)/$12.99 (Sat)
Hours: 9am-4am/5am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 45,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  P, LIR, K, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free (must check-in first with security)/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Tue if 55 or older
Special Features: Childcare center. Indoor waterfall. Gift shop.

Card Rooms

Card rooms have been legal in Washington since 1974. Initially limited to just five tables per location, the law was changed in 1996 to allow up to 15 tables. One year later, a provision was added to allow house-banked games. Permissible games include: blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker, let it ride and casino war. The games of baccarat, craps, roulette and keno are not allowed.

The maximum bet at each card room is dependant on certain licensing requirements and is capped at either $3, $25 or $100. Additionally, the rooms can be open no more than 20 hours per day. These card rooms are now commonly called "mini-casinos."

Each city and county has the option to ban the card rooms so they are not found in every major city (Seattle has none). Due to space limitations we don't list all of the Washington card rooms in this book.

For a list of card rooms, we suggest that you contact the Washington State Gambling Commission at (360) 486-3581, or visit their website at: www.wsgc.wa.gov.