Lots of slots, don't like the smoke. Didn't win this time but have in past visits. They have popular personalities for entertainment but tickets sell fast.
This casino is only a few miles north of Bellingham, off I-5. The first time we went, we thought we had passed it. It is quite a ways off the highway. The first thing we noticed was a separate entrance for non smokers, which leads into a very small area holding slots for the non smoker. Couldn't complain as we won both times we visited this summer. We did venture outside the non smoking area to have a look at the larger casino. It is your typical smokey room. We did find however a great value in that the Mexican restaurant offers $3 frozen margaritas, which tasted like more!
During the week of 4th of July, we were entering the casino when my husband collapsed. The crew was johnny-on-the-spot with oxygen, helping him to be calm (and me as well), called Medic One and stayed right with us until they transported him to the hospital.I went back a day or two later to thank them for their wonderful work. We have been there many times before and the casino is fun, the food is good, and the accommodations are really nice.
We love to play the slots but found they were not very loose. I know that the odds of winning are not in my favour but I would have just liked to play.
We stayed here for one night and were in the casino way too long to appreciate the room but I am very fussy about beds and I loved the bed here. The room was very clean and the breakfast was basic but good. We had the dinner buffet and I loved the chili rellenos and my spouse loved the meatloaf so there is something for everyone. Try the bread pudding with whiskey sauce, yummy!! In the casino there was draws we were not aware of and people won a car, $10,000. and $ 5,000.. So make sure to ask a the desk about any draws, we will do this next time so we can get in the draw! We will definitely be back.
This casino is not as opulent as the Silver Reef or Tulalip, but it IS a favorite go-to because it comps better than either of those two, and the bartenders, cocktail waitresses, and dealers are friendly and real, down-home, good people. Love the chili cheese fries in the snack bar (a deal at $4!) and the seafood and other buffets are worth the money and even more worth it when you use player's bucks/points to pay for the meal, which is easy to do if you play a bit. Highly recommended.
Not very large and food service was not available in the evening. So, so on the slot paybacks. Clean and well kept with good service though.
Wife and I had the seafood buffet on Friday evening. Wife loves Crab but not happy with the Snow Crab that was served. For me the whole food experience was below average but priced like it was a first class restaurant. They have a captive customer base and take advantage of it.
Smoky casino, not very well ventilated. Not a great variety of card tables or slots. Food is not the best. Just ok for a drop in. Hotel is wonderful tho.
The Skagit Grill has re-vamped their menu and raised the prices. The food was not nearly as good, especially the breakfasts, and the staff were cranky. Right now it's not on my hit list but who knows, maybe reviews like this will help them get their act together. It's a perfect spot for a quick meal and I hope to return to something better the next time.