A Guide to Casino Gambling Along the Northern I-5 Corridor in Washington
Located along the Nooksack River in the city Deming (near Blaine, Washington) is a 20,160 square foot casino known as Nooksack River Casino. Owned and operated by the Nooksack Tribe, the physical address is 5048 Mount Baker Highway. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10am-3am, and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. This smorgasbord of gambling and festivities offers 475 slot machines along with 13 table games. They also offer keno. There are five restaurants onsite – something to please everyone. Other amenities available at this casino include a liquor store, a nonsmoking section, free parking, and currency exchange (since they are so close to the Canadian border). There are tournaments played year round here. This is only a sampling of what is available at this casino. To find out more information, call them at 360-592-5472 or toll free at 877-935-9300. Or, visit the casino online at www.nooksackcasino.com.
The Silver Reef Hotel Casino and Spa is located in Ferndale, Washington. This 55,000 square foot casino and hotel has a physical address of 4876 Haxton Way. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 9aa-4am plus Friday and Saturday from 9a – 6am. They are advertised as being 4 miles west of I-5 off exit 260. They offer 650 slots, about 40 varieties of video slots, and 19 table games. They also have a race book available. Their hotel has 105 rooms. There are 3 onsite restaurants and 2 bars. They are known for their popular live entertainment, with The Platters playing there on June 30. Call them at 360-383-0777 or toll free at 866-383-0777. Or, visit this casino online at www.silverreefcasino.com for more information.
Just south of Ferndale is Bellingham. Here one will find 5 table games at the Slo Pitch Pub. Located at 1145 East Sunset Drive, #130, this casino/pub is open from 11am – 7pm daily. Of course, there is an onsite restaurant here. Call them at 360-738-2255 for more information. The pub also has a website so you can check them out online. The online address is: www.slopitchpub.com.
Southeast of Bellingham is Anacortes. The casino known as Swinomish Northern Lights Casino is found here. Owned and operated by the Swinomish Tribe, this casino has a physical address of 128885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. They offer 21 table games and three slot machines. The gambler can also partake of bingo, keno, pull tab, and the race book here. There is an onsite restaurant, deli, and lounge at the casino. Some of the amenities include valet parking, free parking, an arcade, and a meeting room. There also is a nonsmoking section available to enjoy. Plus, let us not forget the dance floor! Call them at 360-293-2691 or toll free at 888-288-8883 for more information.
Located in Oak Harbor is the Oak Bowl. With a physical address of 531 Southwest Midway, this casino/bowling alley has varied hours. They have one table game and also offer 15 seat pull tabs. There is one restaurant, of course, onsite. Call them at 360-679-2533 for more information.
A casino that is set for expansion, and located in Arlington, is known as the Angel of Winds Casino. This 22,000 square foot casino is owned and operated by the Stillaguamish tribe. The casino has a physical address of 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane. They currently offer 485 slot machines. Operating hours are from 8am to 4am daily. Call them at 360-474-9740 for more information.
A well-known Washington casino is found in the Tulalip Casino. Located in Tulalip, this 227,000 square foot casino has as physical address of 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard. Owned and operated by the Tulalip tribe, the casino’s operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 10am to 6am. Friday and Saturday they are open 24 hours. This popular casino offers 40 table games, 1,875 slot machines, and 50 seating keno. There are four restaurants onsite. Amenities include free parking, valet parking, a gift shop, and a nonsmoking section. For more information, call them at 360-651-1111 or toll free at 888-272-1111. For added convenience, they also have a website at www.tulalipcasino.com so you can visit the casino online.
Another casino found in Tulalip is known as the Quil Ceda Creek Nightclub and Casino. This 52,000 square foot casino is also owned and operated by the Tulalip tribe. The physical address is 6410 33rd Avenue Northeast. The casino has operating hours of Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4am. They offer 12 table games and 600 slot machines. There is one onsite restaurant. For more information call them at 360-651-1111 or toll free at 888-272-1111 (yes, both numbers are the same as the Tulalip Casino mentioned above). Or, visit the casino online at www.quilcedacreekcasino.com.
East of I-5, but accessible via Highway 2, is the city of Lake Stevens, Washington. A casino called Highway 9 Casino has a physical address of 22 95th Drive Northeast. Operating hours are 9am to 5am daily. This casino has 10 table games. Call them at 425-335-5770 for more information.
Everett, Washington has the Great American Casino. This 10,000 square foot casino has a physical address os 12715 4th Avenue West. Hours of operations are 10am to 6am daily. This casino offers 15 table games, a race book, and 2 seating pull tabs. They also have card game rooms available. There is one onsite restaurant here. Call them at 425-347-1669 or toll free at 877-244-2577. Or, visit the casino online at www.bigalscasino.net for more information. (Short note: Everett is home to Boeing. Take a tour of the Boeing plant while in the area!)
Many of the above-mentioned casinos offer a variety of amenities not mentioned in this article. Some offer Las Vegas style casino gambling. Others may offer casino gambling on a smaller, more personalized scale. Be sure to contact them to find out how to start your fun time while driving along northern I-5 in Washington State!
