UMATILLA
The Wildhorse Resort and
Casino, owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation, continues to expand: It will add a sports
bar, cabaret, 140 slot machines and an upscale restaurant
expected to open in April. Visitor numbers are up over 600,000
people a year, and casino management is now trying to target
more travelers from Seattle and Portland. “Our main
business is gambling, but with new food and beverage facilities
we expect those businesses will grow,” says casino
spokesman Charles Denight. “Our goal over the long term
is to turn this into a destination resort.” The expansion
will include 100 new jobs.
