The casino’s 100,000-square-foot (9,290 sq m) gaming floor is packed with more than 2,500 slot machines and 75 table games, including favorites like blackjack, roulette, midi baccarat and craps. The casino takes its name from the indigenous Cowlitz tribe’s word for “sing.” The heritage of the Cowlitz people is evident in the design and feel of the gorgeous 156-acre (63 hectare) resort. Located just north of Portland in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani Casino (pronounced “ ay-lon-ay”) is the newest entry in the local gaming and entertainment scene. Night owls will appreciate that The Game is the only legal after-hours licensed social gaming club in the city tables close at 8 a.m. The lounge is outfitted with an 80-inch (2 m) HD projector, allowing visitors to enjoy NBA and NFL sports packages - all while feasting on a menu of burgers, sandwiches and specialty cocktails. The poker destination uses custom Vegas-style tables with speed felt and designer-grade chairs to ensure a comfortable and authentically VIP experience. Located on Southwest Barbur Boulevard near Multnomah Village, The Game is the Texas Hold’em shootout capitol of Portland. Once you’ve had your piece of the action, enjoy a menu of burgers, beer, churros and other snacks while watching your favorite sporting events on a big-screen TV. With buy-ins at as low as $20, the Final Table offers multiple Texas Hold’em and Big O tournaments daily, along with pool, video games and board games. Located just off of Southeast Division Street, Final Table Poker Club is the most spacious poker room in the city. Gaming in Portland Final Table Poker Club

If you’ve got a passion for poker or want to give the roulette wheel a spin, test your luck at these gaming centers and casinos near Portland.

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