RubinBrown Gaming Stats 2014

PORTLAND REGION

Growth The Portland Region has the most consistent growth rate (4.89% 3-Year CAGR). The region’s steady growth is attributed to tribes continuing to reinvest in their existing facilities and the absence of commercial gaming expansion. Challenges State legislatures could present future challenges for tribes in the Portland Region. In Idaho, the legislature is advocating for greater involvement in the tribal-state gaming compact negotiation process. In Oregon, the possibility of commercial gaming or further expansion of video lottery terminals in restaurants and bars could increase competition for tribes. Opportunities Continued investment in existing facilities is the primary opportunity for gaming operators across the Portland Region. Additional opportunities exist for tribes to collaborate and work together. Specific to Oregon, the tribes are working to enhance the impact of the Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance. In Washington, the collaboration between tribes was evident in the tribes donating time, resources, and over $600,000 in the aftermath of the Oso landslide. Region Specific News The Kootenai River Inn Casino located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho opened its new 36 room hotel expansion in May 2013. In late 2014, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Tribes are expected to complete a $20 million expansion of the Three Rivers Casino. The expansion will add a golf course, 100 hotel rooms, a non-smoking restaurant, an indoor aquatic center, and a 60 space overnight RV parking lot. The Yakama Nation in Washington is awaiting financing for a $90 million expansion of the Legends Casino. The proposed expansion would construct a 200 room resort and spa. The Nisqually Tribe’s Red Wind Casino in Olympia is undergoing a $45 million expansion expected to be completed by December 2014. The expansion includes 42,700 square feet of new floor space, a 600 space parking facility, and a smoke free casino. In 2013, The Nez Perce Tribe completed their $16 million convention center and hotel expansions on the Clearwater River Casino.

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