Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion Status | Updates 2022

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SPOKANE TRIBE CASINO

14300 W SR-2 Hwy
Airway Heights, WA 99001

Spokane Tribe Casino celebrated its grand opening Jan 8, 2018. The casino has completed phase 2 of a multi-year expansion plan that has doubled the size of the gaming floor. Future phases will add a 300-room hotel, convention center, dining, retail stores, entertainment center and a cultural center. See Expansion Plan.

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Spokane Tribe Casino

Spokane Tribe Casino is located across Highway 2 from Fairchild Air Force Base on 145-acre site adjacent to Airway Heights.

The casino is an Indian gaming casino owned by the Spokane Tribe of Indians, which also owns the Chewelah Casino and Two Rivers RV Park Marina.

The Spokane Tribe Casino is the second on the West Plains. The other is Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights operated by the Kalispel Tribe.

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News Headlines

Spokane Tribe Casino opens Caesars Sportsbook February 12, 2022 - Spokane Tribe of Indians has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to operate a sports book inside the Spokane Tribe Casino. The addition is part of a multi-year expansion project at the casino. ... Read more Spokane Tribe Casino completes casino expansion November 3, 2021 - The Spokane Tribe has completed the second phase of its multi-year expansion plan with its opening of an additional 20,000-square feet of casino floor that includes 300 more slot machines ... Read more Which Washington casinos will operate sportsbooks? June 22, 2021 - The Washington State Gambling Commission has formally approved sports betting agreements with 15 state tribes. These agreements are amendments to the state-tribe gaming compacts covering 22 casinos ... Read more Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion 2021 Update April 5, 2021 - Spokane Tribe Casino release a video last week showing the latest status of their 2021 expansion project. Construction began in December to add 20,000 square feet of new gaming floor, more nonsmoking ... Read more Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion 2021 March 4, 2021 - Spokane Tribe Casino is currently in its second phase of construction. When it is finished at the end of 2021, the casino will be twice the size as it is today, the non-smoking area will be larger, a new restaurant will ... Read more Headlines continued...

Construction Plan Through 2026

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced its approval of the casino June 15, 2015, and Governor Jay Inslee gave final approval on June 8, 2016.

A ground-breaking ceremony on Nov 9, 2016 launched the first phase of construction at a cost of $40 million.

The Spokane Tribe's development plan for the casino includes adding a 300-room hotel, convention center, dining, retail stores, entertainment center and a cultural center. The final completion date for these additions is expected in 2026.

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Spokane Tribe Casino opens Caesars Sportsbook

February 12, 2022

Spokane Tribe of Indians has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to operate a sports book inside the Spokane Tribe Casino. The addition is part of a multi-year expansion project at the casino. The sports betting area includes a new dining venue for sports fans during game broadcasts.

Spokane Tribe Casino Caesar Sportsbook opens for sports betting ahead of Super Bowl Sunday - Courtesy of KREM 2 News, Feb 12, 2022. Available from YouTube

Spokane Tribe Casino released this statement:

"We're excited to partner with Caesars Sportsbook to offer in-person sports betting in our new state-of-the-art sportsbook utilizing Caesars' betting platforms that offer hundreds of ways to wager on sports.

"This partnership also allows us to bring a new type of guest to the property while offering expanded gaming options for all players."

- Javier De La Rosa, General Manager

Sports betting at Spokane Tribe Casino is open 9AM - 10PM daily.

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Spokane Tribe Casino completes casino expansion

November 3, 2021

The Spokane Tribe has completed the second phase of its multi-year expansion plan with its opening of an additional 20,000-square feet of casino floor that includes 300 more slot machines, 6 more table games, a larger nonsmoking gaming area and a poker room.

A sports betting area is also completed and will open later this month after finalizing a partnership with a major sportsbook operator. The federal government gave approval tor sports betting to Spokane Tribe Casino last month.

Another change coming soon is the transformation of Whaluks bar into a quick-service restaurant to be named the Grill. The Grill will be located on the casino floor and serve sandwiches, burgers and salads.

STC November Expansion Update - Double Mustang - Courtesy of Spokane Tribe Casino, Nov 1, 2021. Available from YouTube

A formal grand opening celebration will be held in December.

The expanded casino is the second phase of the Spokane Tribe's expansion plan that will continue through 2026. The total cost will be $400 million and will add a 300-room hotel, a convention center, retail stores, an entertainment center and a cultural center.

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Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion 2021 Update

April 5, 2021

Spokane Tribe Casino release a video last week showing the latest status of their 2021 expansion project. Construction began in December to add 20,000 square feet of new gaming floor, more nonsmoking area and a new restaurant.

Spokane Tribe Casino 2nd Expansion Update 2021 - Courtesy of Spokane Tribe Casino, Mar 30, 2021. Available from YouTube

Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2021.

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Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion 2021

March 4, 2021

Spokane Tribe Casino is currently in its second phase of construction. When it is finished at the end of 2021, the casino will be twice the size as it is today, the non-smoking area will be larger, a new restaurant will be opened and the Whaluks Bar will be larger.

Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion 2021 - Courtesy of Spokane Tribe Casino, Mar 1, 2021. Available from YouTube

Another construction phase at Spokane Tribe Casino will be announced after phase 2 is finished.

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Spokane Tribe Casino breaks ground to double size

January 2, 2021

The Spokane Tribe Casino will expand to twice its current size by the end of 2021. Construction began in early December when the casino's east parking lot was removed to add 20,000 square feet of new gaming floor.

Spokane Tribe Casino plans to add 300 jobs in expansion - Courtesy of KREM 2 News, Dec 28, 2020. Available from YouTube

The expansion project also includes more nonsmoking area, a new restaurant and a larger Whaluks bar.

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2021. Another future expansion project is expected to be announced about that time.

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Spokane Tribe Casino announces expansion during 2nd anniversary celebration

January 18, 2020

The Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights, WA celebrated its second anniversary on January 8th. The 2018 opening followed ten years of planning, state and federal approvals and court decisions over legal challenges.

At the anniversary celebration the Spokane Tribe leaders announced a second phase of construction that will begin this year. The project will double the size of the casino and add a non-smoking gaming area, a sports bar, a food court and a 1,000-seat entertainment venue.

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Kalispel Tribe's lawsuit against Spokane Tribe Casino is dismissed

July 13, 2019

After receiving federal and state approval to build a casino in Airway Heights, the Spokane Tribe of Indians began the first phase of construction on Nov 9, 2016. The casino is named the Spokane Tribe Casino and is located just 4 miles southwest of the Northern Quest Casino, owned by the Kalispel Tribe.

In early 2017 the Kalispel Tribe and Spokane County filed a lawsuit to block construction. The Kalispel said the U.S. Interior Department's approval of the casino on June 15, 2015 was an illegal violation of department's trust relationship with the tribe.

The suit failed to get an injunction, and the Spokane Tribe proceeded with construction. The Spokane Tribe Casino officially opened on Jan 8, 2018.

The casino is 38,000 square feet with 450 slot machines, 12 table games, and two restaurants. A second phase of construction is planned by 2026 which will add one million square feet retail space, 300-room hotel and convention center, and an entertainment center.

In a major victory this week for the Spokane Tribe, U.S. District Court Judge Frem Nielsen determined the U.S. Department of the Interior had substantial evidence to support its approval of the casino. The judge, therefore, dismissed the case.

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News Headlines Continued

2021

Spokane Tribe Casino breaks ground to double size January 2, 2021 - The Spokane Tribe Casino will expand to twice its current size by the end of 2021. Construction began in early December when the casino's east parking lot was removed to add 20,000 square feet of ... Read more

2020

Spokane Tribe Casino announces expansion during 2nd anniversary celebration January 18, 2020 - During the second anniversary celbration Jan. 8th, the Spokane Tribe announced a new construction project that will double the size of the casino, add a food court, ... Read more

2019

Kalispel Tribe's lawsuit against Spokane Tribe Casino is dismissed July 13, 2019 - A U.S. District Court Judge this week dismissed a lawsuit filed in 2017 by the Kalispel Tribe and Spokane County that argued the U.S. Interior Dept was wrong to approve the casino. ... Read more

2017

12.21.2017 Spokane Tribe Casino opens Jan 8, 2018