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Old Jun 23rd, 2013, 12:48 PM
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Casinos near Portland, Oregon

Want to include one casino on a trip to the Portland area next week. Looking for something with a good selection of slots. I saw Spirit Mountain and it looked good, but is there anything closer?
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Old Jun 23rd, 2013, 02:12 PM
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Oregon's newest casino. In Warm Springs along US 26.
http://indianheadgaming.com/
Isn't there something else in Oregon you want to see?
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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 03:06 AM
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Thanks for the info. Gosh, gou mean there is something besides a casino in Oregon? Who knew?
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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 06:35 AM
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(tom is chomping at the bit to tell you about Crater lake )

Indian Head that Tom linked is about 2.5 hours from Portland.

I think the nearest would be Spirit Mountain . . .
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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 07:02 AM
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Intriguing idea for spending time away from the spectacular coast, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, Silver Falls State Park, etc.

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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 07:11 AM
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Guess I could justify myself by telling you all the wonderful thing we have planned, but there is really no need. Never mind. Forget I asked.
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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 07:23 AM
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ignore them -- It was a very straight forward question.

They are reacting like you must be some sort of addicted casino rat. I don't see anywhere you mentioned ONLY visiting a casino . . . .
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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 07:49 AM
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ignore them

Why? If the OP had Googled "portland oregon casino" a map would have popped up with little red markers showing where casinos are located. But the question was asked here where people who love traveling answer questions. My reaction is the same I have given my brother-in-law who lives in Texas and never visits Oregon without spending a few days at whatever casino is is North Bend.

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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 08:41 AM
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Sorry, but both you and tom came across like the OP is an idiot and doesn't know there are other things to do in Oregon. What on Earth is wrong w/ asking where the nearest casino is. Now, if he had asked where the nearest vineyard is and I suppose would the responses have been so snarky??

dunno?
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I would go to Spirit Mountain! It's only an hour and a half from Portland and nice drive out of Salem. It is about a half hour from the beach also. Nice casino! I live here and can tell you that Spirit Mountain and then Chinook winds are the best casinos that we have been to around here. Don't let them get to you
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snark·y (snärk)
adj. snark·i·er, snark·i·est Slang
1. Rudely sarcastic or disrespectful; snide.
2. Irritable or short-tempered; irascible.

I always do whatever I can to discourage gambling. I don't think I was snarky, but if I was I apologize.

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Old Jun 24th, 2013, 12:28 PM
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Thanks, KB and janis-- looks like Spirit Mountain would be a fun stop on the way to the beach.

I always try to post specific questions to avoid those condescending answers. I have researched this trip a lot on my own and also received some excellent suggestions here. I am really looking forward to it, gambling and all.
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Have fun!!
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Warm Springs is a great idea. In any event, go to a tribal casino...it is the only way that Native Americans can wreak retribution on those who stole their country.
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I doublechecked and yes, I also posted on your thread about the time you are spending in the Columbia Gorge. Given that you are going to the Gorge, Warm Springs makes more sense for your other activities. The Casino is located right on US26; you can essentially make your trip into a loop.

I have not been inside the casino, just the museum. If you have the time and want to venture several miles off the highway, go to the main Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and enjoy their huge pool and hot tubs for the day, They are heated by the springs, at least in part.
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The only way? They could sell them cigarettes to give them lung cancer or fireworks to blow themselves up. But watch out Bobmrg, there is somebody patrolling this post to vent outrage at those who have thoughts on their mind beyond sitting in a smoke-filled room pumping money into a slot machine.
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Old Jun 25th, 2013, 05:18 PM
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I've been to Spirt mountain. Even though I always stop gambling the minute I lose $20, it was a fun place to break up the ride to the coast on a rainy (surprise!)autumn day. My judgement may be tempered by the fact that I won about $100 from a penny slot machine.

I may be wrong, but I think it was non-smoking.
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Old Jun 25th, 2013, 06:40 PM
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lcuy--Yes, lots of people like to stop there on their way to/from the coast. It is not nonsmoking though.
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If you go about 200 miles south on I-5 you can go to the 7 Feathers casino. http://www.sevenfeathers.com/
They have about the best buffet I've had in Oregon.
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