Shoshone-Bannock Tribes announce $35M casino expansion project

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall, Idaho. Photo from Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho are moving forward with a long-awaited $35 million casino expansion project.

According to news reports, the project will connect the Fort Hall Casino to the adjacent Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center. The expansion consists of a 72,984 square-foot structure that will include a bingo hall, new food and beverage venues and support facilities.

The project has been in the works for a few years but the tribe suffered a setback when the architect abruptly quit late last year. But it's back on track and a groundbreaking ceremony will take place October 17, according to news reports.

Read More on the Story:
Fort Hall to be home for new $35 million casino (The Blackfoot Morning News 10/3)
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes plan $35M casino, bingo hall project in Fort Hall (The Idaho State Journal 10/3) Related Stories:
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