The gaming space alone covers more than 100,000 square feet, with 17 table games and 2,500 slot machines.
President and general manager of the Ilani property, Kara Fox-LaRose, said in a statement, “Our business has grown incrementally since opening just over three years ago, and our new parking garage, expanded gaming space, and additional restaurants provide increased opportunities to ensure the sustainability of our business and will continue to contribute to the economic vitality of our tribe and the area.”Īfter the hotel opens, along with the new restaurants and additional gaming space, the Ilani property will exceed 400,000 square feet. The hotel project comes on the heels of the completion of a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment center that competes with similar dual-purpose facilities located in greater Portland, Oregon and southern Washington. The casino’s hotel will accommodate additional space for gaming.Īs the development company, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced the casino will receive exterior and interior updates, as well as the opening of two new restaurants. The partners that collaborated on the development of the Ilani Casino and resort announced during a press conference the formation of an investment group for expanding the facility to include a 14-story, 300-room hotel.
