In the statement, Kinswa-Gaiser said tribal leadership has the deepest gratitude to the Mohegan Tribe for its guidance and partnership during the formative years of the casino. In a statement on the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s website, Chairwoman Patty Kinswa-Gaiser said: “After careful consideration, the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority has recommended, and the Cowlitz Tribal Council has approved, a decision to begin a multi-step process of transitioning ilani from an enterprise managed by the Mohegan Tribe to a self-managed enterprise.” The 14-story, nearly 300-room glass-encased tower is the next phase in the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s master development plan.The Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced Tuesday that it will end its six-year relationship with the Connecticut-based Mohegan Tribe, which oversees operations of its highly profitable ilani casino in Ridgefield.

Other resort dining options include seafood, steakhouses, diners, coffee shops and quick bites surrounding the vibrant casino floor.Ĭoming 2023, the ilani hotel will offer four-diamond level guest service and amenities including luxury rooms and suites, a full-service spa, an indoor-outdoor pool experience and a signature rooftop restaurant with views of the beautiful Pacific Northwest mountains and the mighty Columbia River. Ilani-means “to sing.” With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes 15 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets 100,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,500 slots and 75 gaming tables and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue that hosts nationally recognized performances.įor a first-class dining experiences featuring delicious food and beverage pairings, visit Rose & Thorn, ilani’s signature restaurant which features offerings from award-winning breweries and wineries.

The ilani Casino Resort’s huge entryway adorned with historical photos celebrates the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s rich culture and heritage, and a beautiful graphic on the floor proclaims, “We Are Here.” Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, the resort is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destinations and is operated by Salishan-Mohegan, a partnership between the Cowlitz and Mohegan Tribe.

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