OPB: Warm Springs Tribes ready for opening of new casino

Friday, February 3, 2012  

"This weekend, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will open its new casino right alongside on Highway 26. The move is intended to bring its existing gaming operations closer to the main highway. But as David Nogueras reports, despite spending millions of dollars to complete the project, tribal leaders are hoping the casino's new home will only be temporary.

Perched on top of a cherry picker, contractors from Las Vegas are busy installing a new programmable sign for the Indian Head Casino. Once they get this thing plugged in, operators inside can use the display to advertise anything from nightly dinner specials to special events.

And it’s all those eyeballs driving by, that convinced tribal leaders to spend more than 13 million dollars to move their gaming operations just 20 miles - from the Kah-nee-ta Resort out to highway 26. According to studies commissioned by the tribes, this stretch of road between Portland and Madras sees about 20 times more cars each day than the casino’s previous home."

Get the Story:
New Casino Set To Open Along Highway 26 (Oregon Public Broadcasting 2/2)

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