You have heard how beautiful the Olympic Mountains are in Washington state and decided to pay them a visit. While over here, why not visit the multitude of casinos that are here for the picking? There are many casinos located on both Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas in western Washington waiting to help you have fun and experience the joys of gambling while experiencing the great Pacific Northwest. These casinos can easily be made into a day trip from the Seattle/Puget Sound area.
Our casino journey will begin by starting at the Bremerton Transportation Terminal and make a huge loop around both the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas in Washington state. The journey will be beautiful and give one a sense of wonder about the natural beauty found in the Olympic Mountains area.
Bremerton (a 60 minute ferry ride from Seattle) has the Chips Casino. Located at 1500 NE Riddell Road, this 5000 square foot casino is open daily from 9a-5a. They have 13 table games with $3-10 bets, and card game rooms. There also is one restaurant onsite. This casino is located in a small shopping strip and offers free parking. Call them at 360-377-8322 for more information. Or, visit their website at www.chipscasino.com.
About 10 miles north of Bremerton, in Silverdale, is the All Star Lanes and Casino. Located at 10710 Silverdale Way, the hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday 12p-4a plus Friday and Saturday from 12p-6a. This local bowling alley and casino has 9 table games, pull tabs, and card room games. They have two restaurants onsite – one in the lounge, and one being a sit-down restaurant serving American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Call them at 360-692-8800 for more information.
Keep going northeast from Silverdale and you will come to the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. Operated by the Suquamish tribe, this spacious 22,000 square foot casino is a sight to behold and hard to miss with the excellent signage. Located on Highway 3 – on the way to Bainbridge Island, WA. – its physical address is 15347 Suquamish Way in Suquamish. The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 10a-5a. On Friday and Saturday they operate 24 hours. There are 34 table games, 1305 slots, 30 seat keno, and 282 seat bingo. They also have four onsite restaurants and a hotel (brand new as of May 2006) with 88 rooms. Amenities here include currency exchange, free parking, liquor store, spa, dance floor, and meeting facilities. Call them at 360-598-8700 or toll free at 800-375-6073. Or, visit them online at www.clearwatercasino.com.
Kingston, north of Suquamish, has another casino for the taking. The Point Casino, recently built, is a 25,000 square foot casino operated by the S’Klallam tribe. Its physical address is 7979 Saline Lane Northeast. The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 8a-3a; Friday and Saturday from 8a-6a. They offer 8 table games and have 466 slots. There is one restaurant and one bar onsite. Contact them at 360-297-0070 or visit them online at www.the-point-casino.com for more information.
10-15 miles south of Bremerton, we find the Hi-Joy Bowl. Located in Port Orchard at 1011 Bethel Avenue, this local bowling alley also has an operating casino in it. The casino hours are Sunday through Friday from 11p-7a and Saturday from 4p-7a. They offer 3 poker tables, 60 seat pull tabs, and card room games. There also is an onsite restaurant which serves American cuisine. The atmosphere here is typical bowling alley and the service is always ‘with a smile’. There is a wonderful small town feeling here. The Hi-Joy Bowl is heavily involved in the local community. Call them at 360-876-8111 for more information.
Southwest of Port Orchard, on Highway 3, you will find Hank’s Casino in Belfair. Located at 22540 NE Highway 3, this casino is open daily from 2p-3a. It is small and popular with locals. They offer 7 table games, and 47 seat pull tabs. There also is one restaurant onsite serving American cuisine. Call them at 360-275-4547 for more information.
South of Belfair, and north of Shelton, is The Lucky Dog Casino. This Skokomish tribe owned casino is near Union, at the southern end of the Hood Canal. Physically located at 19330 N. Highway 101, this 28,000 square foot facility has 81 slots available. Their hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 10a-12a; Wednesday 10a-2p; Thursday through Saturday 10a-4a. There is one restaurant that serves sandwiches onsite. Call them at 360-877-5656 or visit them online at www.theluckydogcasino.com for more information.
Take Highway 101 south to State Route 108. Go to Shelton and find the Little Creek Casino Resort. Located at 91 West State Route 108, this large 53,000 square foot casino operates Sunday through Thursday 9a-4a, plus Fridays and Saturdays from 9a-5a. They offer 22 table games, 516 slots, bingo seating 300, keno seating 50, and pull tabs seating 25. The onsite hotel ‘Little Creek Hotel’ has 92 rooms. There also are three restaurants onsite, one offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet at Creekside Buffet. Amenities include live entertainment and meeting/banquet hall facilities – amongst many more. Call them at 360-427-7711 or toll free at 800-667-7711 (for show reservations, also). Visit them online at www.little-creek.com.
Cross over the Hood Canal Bridge and you will be on the Olympic Peninsula. Keep going west on Highway 101 and you will come to Sequim, WA. Located at 270756 Highway 101 is the 7 Cedars Casino. This hard to miss casino is a 63,000 square foot facility operated by the S’Klallam tribe. Operating hours are 10a-3a daily. The casino offers 21 table games, 325 slots, 600 seat bingo, keno, and pull tabs. There are three restaurants onsite, one being known for its $5.99 complete steak dinner. Amenities at this casino include a smoke shop, gift shop, shops, and free local transportation. Call them at 360-683-7777 or toll free at 800-458-2597 for more information. Their phone acronym is 800-4-LUCKY-7. Also visit their website at www.7cedarscasino.com.
Keep heading west on Highway 101 and you will reach the western most point on the Olympic peninsula and find Neah Bay. Here a casino known as Makah Tribal Bingo, run by the Mikah tribe, is located. Physically on Restort Road, this casino operates from Tuesday through Saturday 5p-closing. They offer bingo and pull tab. There is one restaurant onsite. Call them at 360-645-2264 or visit them online at www.makah.com/bingo.htm for more information.
Aberdeen, Washington will be a city you will come upon while heading south on Highway 10l along the Olympic peninsula. The ride is relaxing and enjoyable. Here you will find a place called Sidney’s Restaurant and Sports Bar with an address of 512 W. Heron Street. Hours of operation are Friday and Saturday 12p-6a; Sunday through Thursday 12p-4a. This 6,500 square foot facility offers 8 table games. It also has two restaurants and one bar onsite.
Go west on 109 from Aberdeen and you will come to Ocean Shores, WA. This Oceanside town contains the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino. Located at 78 State Route 115, this 16,000 square foot casino is run by the Quinault tribe. Hours vary. It has 16 table games with a range of $3-250 bets, 414 slots, and keno. The casino has 5 restaurants onsite. The hotel, The Quinault Beach Resort has 150 rooms. Amenities at the Resort and Casino include an arcade, children’s programs, meeting spaces, health club and spa, swimming pool, and – of course – the Pacific Ocean beach. This is a wonderful place to bring your kite to and partake of this activity. Also, there are companies offering go kart rides, dune buggy rentals, etc. The ocean beach, alone, is worth the trip. Plus, the casino is located walking distance from the shopping district of Ocean Shores. There are a multitude of quaint stores here for the taking. One has not experienced the full extent of Ocean Shores and the Resort until they walk around and enjoy the area. Call them at 360-289-9466 or toll free at 888-461-2214 for more information. Or, visit their website at www.quinaultbeachresort.com.
Back on Highway 101, heading south, you will come to South Bend, WA. River Front Lanes is located here. Physically located at 128 West Robert Bush Drive, this small casino offers 3 poker tables and pull tab. Hours vary. Call 360-875-6773 for more information.
Across the bay from South Bend, WA – in Tokeland – Is our next casino known as Shoalwater Bay Casino. Operated by the Shoalwater tribe, this casino operates 24 hours. Located along the ocean coast, the physical address is 4112 Highway 105. They have 5 table games and 172 slots. There is one restaurant onsite plus a hotel offering 15 rooms. Amenities include RV parking next door and transportation available. Call them at 360-267-2048 or toll free at 866-834-7312 for more information.
Casino hopping is a great way to enjoy a day trip in the Puget sound area. As seen, there are a multitude of places to choose from. Many offer transportation, just ask. Plus, as an enticement to patrons, there are many ongoing specials.
