Tulalip Resort Casino's Expansion Completed After Three Years, Adding 400 Slot Machines

Tulalip Resort Casino completed its three-year expansion and renovation in Washington in October 2026, adding 70,250 square feet to the venue and increasing the total gaming area to 270,250 square feet. The expansion incorporated over 400 new slot machines, bringing the total in the room to more than 2,600 operational units; the work began in January 2024 following its announcement in November 2023.

Tulalip Resort Casino Expansion: Key Figures

The intervention increased the casino's footprint by 70,250 ft², with the total gaming floor area at 270,250 ft² upon project completion. The northern section, which opened first on July 3, 2025, concentrated most of the capacity increase, adding over 400 machines in that segment.

The project included:

• the construction of a new Center Bar spanning 3,366 ft² and featuring a seven-ton dome;

• a renovated high-limit slot room of 4,000 ft²;

• the introduction of the North Bar equipped with a covered outdoor patio and smoking area;

• updates in various restaurants within the establishment.

Impact on the Gaming Floor and New Slot Machines

The addition of over 400 machines in the northern section raised the inventory to exceed 2,600 slot machines throughout the casino. At the heart of the renovated floor, a Center Bar of 38 feet high features a structural dome made of thousands of feet of steel and aluminum; the bar offers gaming at the counter and seating for up to 60 people.

The high-limit room occupies 4,000 ft² and received a design and equipment overhaul. The phased opening allowed new areas to commence operations while work continued in the rest of the building.

Design, Tribal Identity, and Materials Used

The design of the expansion draws inspiration from the culture of the Tulalip Tribes and the environment of the Salish Sea. Ceiling elements represent fish, nets, water currents, docks, and marine life; natural materials and the colour palette — blue, grey, cream, copper, and gold — allude to water, beaches, forests, and sunsets.

North and east entrances incorporate large wooden arches and metal spindles with tribal narrative motifs. The aesthetic aims to integrate local identity into the visitor experience throughout the property.

Timeline, Contractors, and Offering of the Complex

The work began in January 2024 following public announcement in November 2023. The northern expansion opened on July 3, 2025, and work continued until the overall completion in October 2026.

Swinerton Construction acted as the general contractor, while Rice Fergus Miller was responsible for the architecture of the project.

Tulalip Resort Casino also operates a DraftKings sportsbook, a 370-room hotel, 30,000 ft² of meeting and event space, and an outdoor amphitheatre with 3,000 seats. The property operates as a venture of the Tulalip Tribes.

Institutional and Management Reaction

"We are proud of the work and energy that everyone has put into this project and for keeping Tulalip Resort Casino as the most distinctive destination in the Northwest for gaming, dining, meetings, entertainment, and shopping," said Marci Fryberg, President/COO of Tulalip Gaming Organization.

"We have been pleased with the positive response from guests throughout this three-year journey. They have shared in our excitement as each phase was revealed," Fryberg added.

What It Means for the Market and B2B Operators

The expansion enhances the complex's position as a regional destination with a significant gaming capacity and complementary hotel and event offerings. For land-based solution providers and operators, the updates in areas such as the central bar with counter gaming and the high-limit room present opportunities to supply terminals, specialized furniture, and physical integration and customer experience services.

For event agents and promoters, the combination of 30,000 ft² of meeting space and an amphitheatre with 3,000 seats consolidates capacity for conferences and shows on a regional scale.

Operational Summary

The completion in October 2026 leaves the resort with over 2,600 slot machines, a gaming floor of 270,250 ft², a 370-room hotel, and leisure offerings that include the DraftKings sportsbook and the amphitheatre. The project was managed by Swinerton Construction with design by Rice Fergus Miller and is an initiative of the Tulalip Gaming Organization under the ownership of the Tulalip Tribes.

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