Tagged Cowlitz Tribe

ilani Casino near Portland opens Monday 10 a.m.

April 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Oregon, Washington

Having put years of legal battles behind them, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington opens their $510 million, 368,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment complex today at 10 a.m. local time. The ilani casino...

Job-seekers brave winter weather to attend Ilani Casino event

Adam Morgan

January 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Washington

Despite icy winter conditions, more than 800 people reportedly attended an eight-hour jobs fair held on Saturday in hopes of being chosen for a position at the coming Ilani Casino in southwestern Washington sta...

Ilani casino in La Center expecting to hire 1,000 plus

K Morrison

November 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Washington

Expected to open in the spring of 2017, the $500 million Ilani Casino Resort being developed by the Cowlitz Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan near the town of La Center, Washington, is gearing up for a major hiring s...

Oregon tribe drops opposition to coming Ilani Casino

Adam Morgan

November 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon

The Confederated Tribes Of The Grand Ronde has reportedly decided to end its long-running opposition to attempts by the rival Cowlitz Tribe to open the $510 million Ilani Casino near the town of La Center in so...

Oregon tribe to appeal casino complaint to the United States Supreme Court

Adam Morgan

September 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon

After losing its federal appeal against the opening of the planned Ilani Casino Resort in July, the Confederated Tribes Of The Grand Ronde Community Of Oregon has revealed that it now intends to take its opposi...

Cowlitz Washington casino could cause Grand Ronde to lose 41% of revenues

Sadonna Price

August 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Oregon, Washington

After a decision was made by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the Cowlitz Tribe to build a casino in the state of Washington, the Grand Ronde Tribe announced they expect to lose 41% of their revenues ...

Mohegan Sun owner interested in Fontainebleau Resort Las Vegas

Adam Morgan

July 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News

The owner of the giant Mohegan Sun, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is interested in purchasing a Las Vegas casino property that fell into bankruptcy while under construction in 2009. According to a rep...

International sales plan pitched to the Oregon Lottery

Adam Morgan

July 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, Oregon

The Oregon Lottery Commission has been pitched a controversial proposal that would make it easier for players from outside of the United States to purchase as many of its lottery tickets as they want without le...

Cowlitz Tribe unveils name for new Washington casino

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Washington

The Cowlitz Tribe in southern Washington has unveiled the name it has selected for its new $510 million casino near the town of La Center that is scheduled to open in the spring of 2017. Due to be called Ila...

Cowlitz casino making progress as Vancouver drops opposition

Adam Morgan

May 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Washington

After breaking ground in mid-February on its $510 million casino resort near the town of La Center in southern Washington, the Cowlitz Tribe has announced that the project is now 40% complete and is due to meet...

Sewage disposal issues arise with Cowlitz Casino

Sadonna Price

February 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Washington

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is currently in the process of working on a new casino in the La Center area, and part of the construction consists of creating a sewer line. The tribe agreed with the city to pay for a...

Cowlitz Tribe breaks ground on new casino west of the La Center

Renee Kingsley

February 16, 2016

Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Washington

Washington state’s Cowlitz tribe broke ground on the 14th of February 2016 for its proposed $510 million casino-resort that will be constructed west of the La Center. The tribe specifically chosen Valentine’s D...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe reveal new details for casino-resort project

Sadonna Price

December 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Washington

The $510 million casino project of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is under construction and new details were announced this week on the vision the tribe has for the property. The Cowlitz Casino Resort will be located...

Cowlitz Casino closes on funding with Mohegan Sun

Lars Jones

December 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Oregon, Washington

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announced yesterday that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington state has closed on a financing deal for construction of a proposed casino to be located on Cowlitz tribal lan...

Multnomah Greyhound Park purchase by Grand Ronde Tribe sparks casino discussion

Sadonna Price

October 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Oregon

The Grand Ronde Tribe in Oregon announced Thursday that they are purchasing the Multnomah Greyhound Park, a racetrack that is no longer functioning in the Wood Village area near Portland. With the announcement...