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Wildhorse Resort & Casino is a casino owned and operated since 1994 by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] It is located 5 mi (8 km) east of Pendleton, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, near Interstate 84.
History[edit]
The casino opened in temporary buildings on November 5, 1994, run by Capital Gaming International Inc., with the tribe taking over as managers in 1999.[2] The resort has expanded each year since its beginning, doubling the size of the casino in 2002 and 2003, adding a conference center in 2004, completely renovating its 100-room hotel in 2005 and expanding in 2006-07 to add four food and beverage venues: a buffet restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant, a sports bar, a coffee shop and a 24-hour restaurant. After contentious discussion within the tribal community, the previously 'dry' (not serving alcoholic beverages) resort, located on a dry reservation, began serving alcoholic beverages on May 5, 2006. Because of this change, a lounge, Wildhorse Sports Bar, opened in May 2007. Work begin in 2010 to expand the hotel by 202 rooms with a ten-story tower, and add 24,000 square feet (2,200 m2) to the casino.[2] The $45 million project was completed in October 2011.[3]
Amenities[edit]
Key components of the resort are a casino, five screen cineplex with two 3D screens, golf course, hotel, recreational vehiclepark, children's entertainment center, teepee camping village, Arrowhead Travel Plaza and the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute tribal museum.[2] The casino offers poker, roulette, blackjack, craps, Spanish 21, bingo, keno and just over 1200 slot machines, 30% of which are in a no-smoking area.
The golf course is a championship, 18-hole course designed by John Steidel that opened in 1997, with approximately 30,000 rounds played annually and hosting about 80 tournaments. It includes a driving range, practice greens, rental clubs, a pro shop, and a variety of teaching programs.
Seven restaurants are part of the resort and casino: WildRoast Cafe, the Clubhouse Grill, Hot Rock Cafe, Kinship Cafe, Traditions Buffet, The Wildhorse Sports Bar and Plateau Fine Dining.[1]
The hotel is connected to the casino while the RV Park is located nearby, between the casino and golf course.
The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, located on the resort grounds, includes permanent and rotating exhibits on the history and culture of the three tribes who make up the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR): the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
The resort has sparked an economic boom for the CTUIR, which has increased the tribal operating budget from less than $10 million in 1992 to approximately $145 million in 2007. That grew to $190 million in 2010 as the casino draws approximately 750,000 people each year.[2] The largest expenditures and the largest single department in the tribal government are devoted to protecting and restoring natural resources on the reservation and throughout the traditional homelands of the three tribes. To this end, the tribes are one of the largest employers of biologists and other environmental scientists in the region.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Wildhorse Resort & Casino.'500 Nations. (retrieved 30 Nov 2009)
- ^ abcdCockle, Richard (February 27, 2011). 'Wildhorse casino expands, fuels reservation resurgence, economy in eastern Oregon'. The Oregonian.
- ^Weinstein, Nathalie (May 10, 2012). 'TopProject: Wildhorse Resort and Casino expansion submitted by JE Dunn Construction'. Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
External links[edit]
- Wildhorse Resort & Casino, official website
Coordinates: 45°38′49″N118°40′44″W / 45.647°N 118.679°W
Wild Horse Pass Casino: The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino opened in late 2009. It is owned and operated by the Gila River Indian Community. Big-name concerts and shows are presented at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Ovations LIVE! Showroom. Other lounges in the casino offer free musical entertainment on select evenings. There are dining opportunities here at all price levels, informal to upscale.
The concert venue at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino has 1,400 seats. The orchestra level may be set in different configurations (tables rounds or regular rows) depending on the show. The upper-level seats are more comfortable, stadium-type seats. In the upper level’s first few rows you may be looking through glass or have the frame of the glass in your sightline.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Phone: 1-800-WIN-GILA (1-800-946-4452)
Where to Stay Nearby
Obviously, the closest place to stay would be at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino (read reviews and check availability at TripAdvisor). The hotel is consistently recognized as a deluxe destination, awarded recognition by AAA and other professional travel organizations.
If that doesn’t work, the award-winning Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is just down the street (read reviews and check availability at TripAdvisor).
Otherwise, one of these Chandler hotels are relatively close, but you’ll need to drive or get a car service to get to the showroom.
Directions
The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is located just off the I-10 freeway at Wild Horse Pass Blvd. in Chandler. Here is a map with directions to the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.
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How to Get Tickets for Performances at Ovations LIVE!
All guests at Ovations LIVE! The showroom must be 21 or older. You can purchase tickets:
1. At the Gila River Hotel & Casino Gift Shop
2. Online. Check the schedule.
Discounted tickets are usually offered at the box office to those who have an active Players Club card.
Seating Chart for Ovations LIVE! Showroom
The Ovations LIVE! The showroom is located in the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona. It is a 1,400 seat venue, featuring nationally known performers, bands, and musicians.
Ten Things to Know About Going to a Show at Ovations LIVE! Showroom
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I attended a show at the Ovations Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, and here are some tips and tidbits that might help you before you buy your tickets.
- There is no smoking in Ovations, but to get to it you’ll be passing through the hotel lobby or the casino. The smoke in front of the entrance was thick when I was there, but inside it was fine.
- You may purchase beverages inside Ovations. Restrooms are there, too, so you don’t have to leave the theater.
- You may purchase snacks or food in one of the casino hotel restaurants and bring it into the showroom.
- Your choice of seats is a balancing act between cost, comfort, and view. The best view is on the lower level, but the lower level is basically flat so you might have issues if the person in front of you is tall. The seats on the lower level are padded folding chairs, connected. They have plastic armrests, but the drink holders are less than valuable since any flick of an arm or wrist of the person sitting next to you would send your drink flying. The upper-level seats are more comfortable, roomier, theater-type seats. Seeing over the person in front of you here is not a problem since they are stadium-style. It is steep up there, and you’ll be looking down on the performers.
- The last row on the lower level is comprised of assigned seats at a bar that extends all the way across the theatre. These would be great seats if you don’t mind that people might be milling around behind you at the bar and restrooms and just standing to watch the performance.
- My favorite row for attending a concert performance here would be the 1st row in the 200s section. I can’t give you the row letter since it changes from show to show. It is raised from the rows in front of it, and no one sits directly in front of you; there is a counter on which to place drinks.
- I found that staff did not mind if people stood up in the back during the performance, as long they didn’t interfere with the show or make noise.
- The staff was friendly and helpful. Although flash photography is not permitted, I didn’t see them stop anyone. (I wish they would.)
- All the seats in the lower level offer a good view of the stage. There are video screens to supplement the view for the upper-level seats. The acoustics in the theater is very good.
- Although I am told that all shows at Ovations are for 21+ only, I saw children at the show. If you intend to buy tickets for children, I would ask if the age limit will be enforced for the particular show you are interested in attending.
In general, the atmosphere here was fun and casual. I was impressed with my experience at Ovations, and I will not hesitate to return to see another show.
What Do You Do At Wild Horse Pass?
- Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. #1 of 2 things to do in Gila River Indian Community.
- Aji Spa – Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass.
- KOLI Equestrian Center.
- Whirlwind Golf Club.
- Rawhide Western Town & Event Center.
- Vaughan’s Southwest Tours – Day Tours.
- Phoenix Premium Outlets.
- Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery.