Blackfeet Nation declares casino a big success

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana says its new casino is a huge success

The Glacier Peaks Casino debuted last month with Flying Elvises and showgirls. The 30,000-square-foot facility features Class II machines, table games and a restaurant.

Although the reservation is remote, the casino itself is in a prime location. It's near the eastern border of Glacier National Park and within driving distance from Calgary, Alberta in Canada.

That means a built-in customer base of millions. Already, the casinos is catering to the huge Asian population in Calgary.

The opening success prompted the tribe to commission an expansion study. A hotel, a convention facility/auditorium and an RV park are being considered.

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Glacier Peaks Casino is a success in rural Montana (Indian Country Today 11/8)