Try Your Luck at Local Casinos

Today's casinos are more than just a place to maybe, just maybe, strike it rich. You can also find world-class entertainment, spacious buffets, sports events, and a lot of promotions and giveaways.

One of the best examples of this is the Coeur d'Alene Casino, in Worley, Idaho, which began just over a decade ago as a small bingo operation.

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe's venture now includes 1,800 gaming machines in smoking and non-smoking areas, plus a luxurious 202-room hotel, the High Mountain Buffet, regular boxing matches at the House of Fury, plenty of music entertainment; and pampering from the new Rose Creek Spa.

Part of the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort complex is the Circling Raven Golf Course, a world-class golf course that's already brought home several of the country's top awards for design and playability.

Another popular North Idaho gaming destination is the Best Western Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa in Bonners Ferry, which, in addition to a full-service restaurant and lounge, has a spa designed by the same architect who renovated the Spa at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

In Spokane, gaming fans can visit the Northern Quest Casino, known for 1,400 games plus great performers from the past and present; and Two Rivers Casino, which includes Vegas-style table games plus promotions like car shows and entertainment in an outdoor amphitheater.

Area Casinos:

Coeur d'Alene Casino
800-523-2464 or www.cdacasino.com

Kootenai River Inn
(208) 267-8511 or www.kootenairiverinn.com

Northern Quest Casino
888-603-7051 or www.northernquest.com

Two Rivers Casino
800-722-4031 or www.tworiverscasinoandresort.com