The construction was completed, and the Casino opened its doors to the public on July 15, 1994. We chose to build the casino next to our acclaimed Bingo Hall. In 1990, we began negotiations for a gaming license, and a Compact was signed with the State of Washington in December of 1992. We started as a small bingo operation in 1985. Located on the pristine Washington coast, the Swinomish Casino & Lodge is owned and operated by our tribal community. Swinomish Tribe, a community of Coast Salish peoples, are descendants of groups and bands originating in the Skagit and Samish River valleys the surrounding coastal areas and islands, including Fidalgo, Camano, Whidbey, and the San Juan Islands.
