Oregon law permits bars and taverns to have up to five video lottery terminals that offer various versions of video poker. The maximum bet allowed is $2 and the maximum payout on any machine is capped at $600. These machines are the same as regular video gaming devices but are called lottery terminals because they are regulated by the state's lottery commission which receives a share of each machine's revenue. The machines accept cash but do not pay out in cash; instead, they print out a receipt which must be taken to a cashier. During the Oregon Lottery's fiscal year from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, the VLT's had an actual return of 93.3%.
There are eight Indian casinos in operation in Oregon. According to Chip Lazenby, legal counsel in the governor's office which regulates the Tribe's compacts, "there is no minimum payback percentage required on the Tribe's machines. Each Tribe is free to set their own limits on their machines." All casinos offer blackjack, poker, video slots, video poker, video keno, video blackjack and pull tabs. Some casinos also offer: craps (C), roulette (R), poker (P), Pai Gow Poker (PGP), let it ride (LIR), big 6 wheel (B6), bingo (BG), keno (K) and simulcasting. Unless otherwise noted, all casinos are open 24 hours and the minimum gambling age is 18 (21 if liquor is served). For Oregon tourism information call (800) 547-7842.
www.chinookwindscasino.com Location:(45 miles W. of Salem) Toll-Free Number: (888) CHINOOK Restaurants: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffets: B-$5.99 L-$6.99 D-$10.99/$12.99 (Fri/Sat) Other Games: P, B, K Fun Book: Given with slot club membership. Senior Discount: Buffet discount, if 55, or older Special Features: Smoke-free VLT area. Child-care center. Video arcade. Gift shop.
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www.kah-nee-taresort.com Location:(100 miles E. of Portland) Toll-Free Number: (800) 238-6946 Reservation Number: (800) 554-4786 Rooms: 169 Price Range: $129-$260 Suites: 6 Price Range: $189-$210 Restaurants: 2 Liquor: Yes Buffets: B-$12.99 Hours of Operation: 8:30am-2am (Spring and Summer) 10am-2am (Mon-Fri in Fall and Winter) 8:30am-2am(Sat/Sun in Fall and Winter) Other Games: P Fun Book: Given to lodge guests and bus groups, seniors on Monday, and ladies on Wednesdays 6pm-9pm. Senior Discount: Free fun book on Mondays Special Features: Casino is located inside the Kahneeta Resort which contains a restaurant and bar. Resort features 18-hole golf course, tennis, horseback riding, hot springs spa and water slide. Campground.
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www.themillcasino.com Location:(75 miles S.W. of Eugene) Toll-Free Number: (800) 953-4800 Rooms: 112 Price Range:$69-$99 Suites: $150-$175 Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes Buffets: B-$6.95 L-$5.95 D-$7.95 Other Games: P, B Senior Discount: 10% off in restaurant, if 55, or older Special Features: $1 blackjack tables. Free valet parking. Free shuttle bus from local motels. Children's video arcade.
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www.spirit-mountain.com Location:(85 miles S.W. of Portland) Toll-Free Number: (800) 760-7977 Restaurants: 4 (2 open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes Buffets: B-$5.75 L-$6.75 D-$9.75 Fun Book: Given free at Player Services Desk on Tuesdays and to bus groups. Other Games: C, R, P, PGP, LIR, B6, K, B, S Special Features: Separate nonsmoking casino and bingo area. Liquor sold in lounge only. Children's day care center. Video arcade. Headliner entertainment.
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www.wildhorseresort.com Location:(211 miles E. of Portland) Toll-Free Number: (800) 654-9453 Rooms: 100 Price Range: $45-$69 Suites: 4 Price Range: $69-$119 Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor: No Buffets: B-$6.99 Casino Size: 40,000 Square Feet Other Games: P, K, B, S Fun Book: Only for hotel or RV park guests Senior Discount: 10% off buffet and hotel discount, if 55, or older Special Features: RV park. Indoor and outdoor pools. Live entertainment. 18-hole championship golf course. Spa. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute. 10% hotel discount for AAA members.
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