The Spokane Tribe celebrated the Grand Opening of the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights, Washington on January 9. The event’s VIPs included National Indian Gaming Association Vice Chairman David Bean.
The casino has 450 slots and 12 gaming tables, a restaurant, bar and deli. The casino is phase one of a multi-phase $400 million project that will include a hotel, cultural center, retail shopping and a concert venue.
At the ceremony Bean said “It is an honor to celebrate this grand opening with the Spoke Tribe. The Spokane Tribe are the pioneers of gaming in the Northwest, and this grand opening is an example of their perseverance, persistence and their ability to overcome many obstacles that have made this celebration a reality. Bean added, “It also represents more than a grand opening of another tribal gaming operation in Indian country; it represents a catalyst that will provide additional critical revenues to build upon the tribal government services beyond gaming. I congratulate the Spoke Tribe on this outstanding grand opening event.”
