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Washington Tribal Casino Celebrates 10th Anniversary

ROCHESTER, Washington – As reported by the Seattle Times: "For Kelso resident Jim Guenthner, the trip north to the Lucky Eagle Casino is a weekly event.

"...Guenthner, who plays only poker at the casino, said he likes the Lucky Eagle because of the free coffee and the clean atmosphere.

"…It's gamblers like Guenthner who have brought the most business to the Lucky Eagle since it opened a decade ago. They come from Centralia, Chehalis, Olympia and elsewhere in southwestern Washington, plugging money into electronic gaming machines and betting on a blackjack or a straight flush.

"The Lucky Eagle just marked the 10-year anniversary of its opening.

"…But for the past 10 years, the Lucky Eagle has been about more than just games for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis, which owns the casino.

"…The casino is the reason the confederated tribes have been able to expand their business ventures to include a gasoline station, construction company and hotel. Profits from the Lucky Eagle also have allowed the tribes to develop a plan to build a new medical clinic and police station…"

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