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Oregon is no Nevada, but there are certainly a lot of places to gamble around the state.

After the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988, which codified Native American gaming, Oregon tribes began building and operating casinos where today visitors can find slots, table games, sports betting and bingo, as well as places to stay and eat while exploring the state.

Casinos can be found from Lincoln City to Coos Bay on the coast, down around Crater Lake, and across the Cascade Mountains to eastern Oregon.

Here’s what you can expect to find at the nine tribal casinos in Oregon:

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT

Location: Lincoln City

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

What’s there: In the heart of Lincoln City, the Chinook Winds Casino Resort offers more than 1,000 slot machines alongside table games, sports betting, Keno and a 600-seat bingo hall, as well as an arcade for minors. The Chinook Winds Golf Resort, found just up the highway, features 18 holes over 4,547 yards. Several restaurants are inside the casino, including the Chinook’s and Rogue River lounges. Entertainment includes live music, comedy and DJ sets, as well as regular community events. These are the concerts coming to Chinook Winds this summer.

Overnight accommodations: The 243-room Chinook Winds Resort Hotel, just across the parking lot from the casino, features 160 oceanfront rooms and 61 fireplace suites. An overnight RV parking area requires a parking permit and a Winners Circle membership.

INDIAN HEAD CASINO

Location: Warm Springs

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

What’s there: The 20,000-square-foot Indian Head Casino off U.S. 26 is home to 500 slot machines as well as blackjack tables, which host regular tournaments. The Cottonwood Restaurant, Tule Grill and 777′s Lounge offer dining, snacks and drinks to gamblers and guests. Special events offer bonus rewards to those playing the slots. Head across the street to find The Museum at Warm Springs.

Overnight accommodations: Nearby Pelton Park, operated by PGE, offers sites for RVs and tents, as well as cabins and yomes. The nearest hotels are in Madras, about 14 miles east.

KLA-MO-YA CASINO

Location: Chiloquin

Tribe: Klamath Tribes

What’s there: The Kla-Mo-Ya Casino gets its name from the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin people who make up the Klamath Tribes, which in 2010 opened the facility at a truck stop on the way to Crater Lake. The 18,000-square-foot casino has almost 300 slot machines. The Peak to Peak restaurant inside the casino is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., while travelers can find snacks and other amenities at the adjacent Crater Lake Junction Travel Center.

Overnight accommodations: The Sleep Inn & Suites Chiloquin-Crater Lake Junction is not affiliated with the casino but is located next door.

MILL CASINO

Location: North Bend

Tribe: Coquille Indian Tribe

What’s there: Located on the edge of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast, the Mill Casino has more than 600 slot machines, as well as table games and sports betting. Dining comes with a view in the Plank House Restaurant and Whitecaps lounge, while guests can also eat at the Warehouse 101 sports bar or the new Timbers Cafe, which is open all day. The casino also hosts a number of annual events including the Food Truck Off, BBQ Blues and Brews and the Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration in September.

Overnight accommodations: The Mill Casino Hotel features some 200 waterfront rooms, while the adjacent RV park has 100 sites on Coos Bay.

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT

Location: Canyonville

Tribe: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

What’s there:The Seven Feathers Casino Resort, found just off Interstate 5 south of Roseburg, has 68,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 900 slot machines, table games and a bingo hall. The River Rock Spa has a number of offerings, including massage, facials, manicures, waxing and a full-service salon, as well as a soaking pool, sauna and steam room. Restaurants include a steak house, an all-day restaurant, a coffee shop, a cocktail lounge and a sports bar. The casino also hosts live music and other events.

Overnight accommodations: Between the Seven Feathers Hotel at the casino and the Creekside Hotel & Suites across the way, there are almost 400 rooms, including pet-friendly options. The Seven Feathers RV Resort just down the road, offers RV sites, cabins and yurts.

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO

Location: Grand Ronde

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

What’s there: The 90,000 square-foot Spirit Mountain Casino is home to nearly 2,000 slot machines as well as table games, sports betting and Keno. Food options range from burgers to Mexican and high-end dining, with a few bars scattered around the casino floor. The casino’s Seafood Fest, which happens weekly on Fridays and Saturdays is billed as an “all-you-can-eat extravaganza.” Spirit Mountain is also a destination for concerts and events, which often take over the conference space.

Overnight accommodations: The 254-room Spirit Mountain Hotel is attached to the casino, while a 74-space RV park on the property offers laundry and shower facilities.

THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT

Location: Florence

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

What’s there: Located on 100 acres of land along the Siuslaw River in Florence, the Three Rivers Casino Resort has more than 560 slots as well as table games, sports betting, bingo and Keno in its 90,000 square foot gaming space. Dining options include a food court, steakhouse, cocktail bar and all-day restaurant. Beside the casino, the Ocean Dunes Golf Links has 18 holes over 5,894 yards.

Overnight accommodations: A hotel connected to the casino offers 93 rooms, while the casino itself offers overnight RV parking for an additional charge.

THREE RIVERS CASINO COOS BAY

Location: Coos Bay

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

What’s there: Opened in 2015 on the southern Oregon coast, the much smaller Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay offers more than 250 slot machines across its 15,000 square feet of gaming space. Its sole dining option is Café 1297, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Overnight accommodations: There are several hotels just a few miles up the road in North Bend and Coos Bay. A couple miles in the other direction is Bay Point Landing, which has cabins and vintage trailers in addition to RV sites.

WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO

Location: Pendleton

Tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

What’s there: The Wildhorse Resort & Casino has roughly 40,000 square feet of gaming space, where guests can find more than 1,100 slot machines as well as table games, bingo and Keno. The five-screen Cineplex shows new movies, while the Family FunPlex offers bowling and an arcade. There are several dining options in the casino including the Plateau and Traditions restaurants. Wildhorse has live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as regular events including a big Pow Wow in early July.

Overnight accommodations: The Wildhorse Resort Hotel has roughly 300 hotel rooms, including a 10-story, 200-room tower. The RV Resort & Tipi Village features campsites as well as a heated outdoor pool, showers and laundry room.

—Jamie Hale covers travel and the outdoors and co-hosts the Peak Northwest podcast. Reach him at 503-294-4077, [email protected] or @HaleJamesB.

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