Warm Springs Tribes expect more revenue with casino move

Friday, November 11, 2011  

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon expect to see a big boost in visitors and revenue with the relocation of its casino.

The Indian Head Casino is just off a major highway. With increased traffic, the tribe expects to see revenue of $20 million a year, up from $4 million currently.

"It's going to bring additional jobs over and above what we have here at the casino at Kah-Nee-Ta. It's also going to bring the casino entertainment closer to the population," Alan Post, interim general manager of the nearby Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Casino. told KTVZ.

The tribe negotiated an amendment to its Class III gaming compact to move the casino.

Get the Story:
New Warm Springs Casino Set to Open Soon (KTVZ 11/10)

Federal Register Notice:
Notice of Approved Tribal— State Class III Gaming Compact (October 20, 2011)

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