Unless otherwise noted, all Oregon casinos are open 24 hours and the minimum gambling age is 21 (18 for bingo). Unfortunately, if you are looking for casinos in Portland, Oregon you are out of luck. But if you don't mind driving, you can visit Spirit Mountain Casino which is 70 miles SW of Portland.
Online Casinos | Legal Since: |
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Online Slots | Illegal |
Online Roulette | Illegal |
Online Blackjack | Illegal |
Live Casino | Illegal |
Oregon has a legal casinos but these are all Tribal casinos. There have been a few attempts to legalize a commercial casino but the last bill was rejected by nearly 70% of votes. The casinos are allowed to offer the regular games that would be expected in a casino. The casinos are very popular and generate a lot of revenue, there does not seem to be an appetite for a commercial casino. There is also no Oregon online casino, the state does not seem to prosecute online players however it is deemed illegal to play online.
The casinos in the state of Oregon offer lots of gambling options such as roulette, craps, mini-baccarat, lots of poker variations,slot machines, blackjack and many more.
There are over 20 casinos, including racinos, across the state giving plenty of options for where to go. One of the biggest is Spirit Mountain. The casino has over 1,900 gaming machines and 49 table games. Also on offer are a wide variety of food options and the casino hosts some excellent concert events throughout the year.
Oregon has allowed legal gambling since the 1940’s, starting with horse and dog racing. 1971 saw the state allow charity gaming, allowing for casino style nights to be held but no cash prizes were available. After a federal law change in the 1980’s, Native American casinos began to appear across the state. Attempts have been made to legalize commercial casinos but they have not been very successful.
Year | Event |
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1940’s | Horse and dog racing is legalized across the state |
1971 | Charitable casino nights were legalized allowing casino nights to take place. The only drawback was that there were no cash prizes. |
1973 | The charity gaming law relaxed to allow for social gaming to take place as long as the host did not profit from the event. You could play poker but not if you had to buy food or drink from the host. |
1988 | The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act legalized tribes and Native Americans to build casinos as long as the state did not have a law that would permit such a building or activity taking place. |
1996 | All nine Oregon tribes have casinos open on their reservation lands. |
2012 | A bill was put to the voters of Oregon for a commercial casino law to be passed. The bill was rejected by 70% of the voters. |
The minimum age in Oregon is 21 years old. If a minor is caught gambling, this is considered as a crime and certain fines might be added. Those can vary but they’re usually hundreds of dollars. Community service is also an option and it doesn’t end here – the parents of the minor also fall under the law and could face harsh penalties as well.
Oregon offers several options for problem gamblers. As with many states and initiatives across the world, the aim for many is to explain the warning signs of a problem gambler. This helps people to recognize the issues before they potentially are too late. There are Gamblers Anonymous meetings, a helpline and group or individual counselling and therapy sessions. There are posters and media programs to try and educate people that it’s better to recognize the problem and that it is acceptable to ask for help.
No deposit opportunities are currently available in Oregon. This doesn’t mean that other sites from outside of the state don’t offer such opportunities to players. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since no deposit bonuses are getting more and more popular across gamblers, but you should be on the look for certain requirements which should be met. In order to always stay on top of this, consider going through the respective T&C’s.
Oregon has very little interest in expanding the current casino industry as can be seen by the failure to get a commercial casino legalized. There is also very little appetite for an online casino. They are one of the few states who have explicitly called out internet gambling as illegal, however some offshore sites do still accept Oregon players and nobody has yet been prosecuted for playing. It is not legal and therefore not recommended. It is extremely unlikely that Oregon will see an online casino in the near future.
Tribal Organization: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
1777 NW 44th Street
Lincoln City, OR 97367-5094
(888) CHI-NOOK
The Chinook Winds Casino Resort began as the Chinook Winds Gaming Center in May 1995. It was housed in a temporary 10,000 sq-ft tent with 250 slot machines, 12 card table and a deli. On June 28, 1996 the Siletz tribe celebrated the opening of their current Chinook Winds Casino Resort and added the hotel in 2004.
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November 14, 2019
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians will celebrate its 42nd Annual Restoration Powwow on Saturday Nov.16 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City.
The public is invited to this family event. Native American art, jewelry, and other hand-crafted items will be on display for sale. The grand entry is scheduled for 6 PM.
The powwow commemorates the anniversary of the 1977 restoration of the Siletz Tribe as a sovereign nation with official recognition from the federal government.
UPDATE Aug 22, 2019
The Oregonian reported yesterday that Chinook Winds Casino open sports betting Aug. 27
August 19, 2019
While the Oregon Lottery is preparing to relaunch legalized sports wagering soon, the Chinook Winds Casino website has announced the casino will soon open a sportsbook inside its casino.
The Chinook Winds Casino webpage reads: 'Add excitement to nearly every pro sport by laying a wager at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Our new Sports Wagering Lounge is soon to open!'
The webpage continues with a list of House Rules for the sporting events that can be wagered. Minimum betting age is 21. Football will include both professional and college games.
Professional and College Football
Basketball
Olympic
Hockey
Auto Racing
Baseball
First Five (5) Inning Wagers
Tennis
Golf
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Parlay and Teasers
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, owners of the Chinook Winds Casino, as well as all other Oregon gaming tribes, have negotiated compacts with the state that auhorizes them to offer the same games that are offered by the Oregon Lottery. The tribal casinos can partner with any sports betting operator they chose, and can offer alternatives to SBTech which is selected by the lottery.
In addition to the information on the sports wagering page, there are job openings posted for Sport Book Attendants.
'Provide technical information to Keno and Sports Book players. Explain the Keno game to potential players. Explain Sports Wagering lines to potential players. Walk through designated area promoting and selling games. Process wagers, collect money for wagers and enter information into the keno and sports book system. Scan customer's tickets, calculate winnings, and pay winners.'
Source: Chinook Winds Caasino
June 13, 2019
Chinook Winds Casino Resort is celebrating the 24th anniversary of its June 28, 1996 opening. Special promotions and events are scheduled for visitor June 17-23. These include the following:
Starting June 17 Noon to 7:30 PM, Winners Circle members can earn entries every half hour for points and cash. Winners at the top of each hour will receive Winners Circle points. Winners at the bottom of each hour will receive $124 cash or more.
June 20 & 21 8 PM - Country music performer Clay Walker (tickets $40-$55)
June 22 10 PM - Annual Fireworks Display
June 22 & 23 8 PM to Midnight.- Country singer Briana Renea at Chinook's Seafood Grill
Chinook Winds Casino replaced the 'Chinook Winds Gaming Center' that opened the year before in a tent with 250 slot machines, 12 table games and a deli. In 2004 the oceanfront hotel next to the casino was purchased. Then in 2005 a 79-acre golf course was added and named the Chinook Winds Golf Resort.
December 13, 2019
The Chinook Winds Casino Resort has completed construction of a new parking garage with 380 vehicle spaces.
The parking garage is located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City. It is a hundred feet northwest of the Chinook Winds Casino Resort. There are plans to eventually to connect the garage and the casino with a skywalk.
To celebrate the opening of the new parking structure, the Tribal Council and the casino management schedule a public ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at the garage at noon December 13.
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