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From Marysville to Lewis County, from Shelton to North Bend, gamblers have the chance to test their luck against rolling dice, spinning balls, turning wheels, three-card poker hole cards and the Texas hold'em flop. For some, the game is bingo, for others, it's the newest, loudest, most colorful slot machines.
We visited four tribal casinos popular with South Sound players.
EMERALD QUEEN IN TACOMA
Address: 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma.
Hours: Closed 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; open all other times.
Affiliation: Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Games: Table games, slot machines.
Rewards: No well-organized players' rewards program. Recent policy change by tribal council decreed that complimentary meals must be consumed on site -- so no doggie bags for complementary diners. If you feel you deserve a comp, notify a staff member. One official says slot players are rewarded by better machine odds.
Entertainment: The I-5 Showroom features regular headline acts. Tonight and Saturday, Sinbad performs. Next weekend, it's the Smooth Operators, and on the 29th it's cage fighting. Foreigner comes in January. The Bridge Nightclub features bands Fridays through Mondays.
Vibe: High energy, brightly lit, fast action.
Web site: www.emeraldqueen.com.
EMERALD QUEEN IN FIFE
Address: 5700 Pacific Highway E., Fife.
Hours: Closed 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; open all other times.
Affiliation: Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Games: Slots and keno only.
Rewards: Although some players have complained, the tribal council has decreed that no complimentary meals or leftovers from complimentary meals may be taken from the premises. Now, all reward-based food must be consumed on site. If you feel you deserve a comp, notify a staff member.
Bonus: An adjacent hotel offers a special rate for visitors who attend a concert at the sister casino showroom. A new parking garage helps accommodate crowds. A 35,000-square-foot gaming area is scheduled to open in February.
Entertainment: None.
Vibe: Low-key, senior friendly. Nonsmoking area available.
Web site: www.emeraldqueencasino.com.
MUCKLESHOOT CASINO
Address: 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn.
Hours: Open 24 hours a day.
Affiliation: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Games: Table games, slot machines, regular poker tournaments; nearby bingo hall offers seats for 1,200 players.
Rewards: Muckleshoot Preferred Players Club offers a cash-back policy for regular play. Accumulated points can go toward onsite meals or items (ranging from a cordless screwdriver to an all-terrain vehicle) available from an online catalog.
Entertainment: Club Galaxy offers programs ranging from the tribute show "Legends" to entries from the world of Top 40, R&B, soul and jazz.
Vibe: Big, busy. Nonsmoking area available. Sweet shop offers tasty ice cream.
Web site: www.muckleshootcasino.com.
RED WIND CASINO
Address: 12819 Yelm Highway, Olympia
Hours: Closed 5 a.m.-9 a.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; open all other times.
Affiliation: Nisqually Indian Tribe.
Games: Table games, slot machines.
Rewards: Cash and prize drawings for Rewards Club members; points can be redeemed at restaurants, the gift shop or the Rez Mart for gasoline. Seniors and active military receive discounts. A current promotion offers a chance to win a $10,000 Lowe's gift card.
Entertainment: The Coho Cabaret features acts ranging from hypnotist Ron Stubbs to an Elvis tribute, from big-hat country to heart-thumpin' funk.
Bonus: Craps players will appreciate the 10-times odds bets.
Vibe: Small-town friendly. Nonsmoking area available. Interesting little gift shop.
Web site: www.redwindcasino.com.
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