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Spirit Mountain Casino
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Location Grand Ronde, Oregon
Address 27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Opening date October, 1995
No. of rooms 254 (14 suites)
Total gaming space 90,000 sq ft (8,400 m2)
Notable restaurants Rock Creek Court Deli
Mountain View Sports Bar
Amoré
Stadium Bar
10 Barrel Hop Yard
Casino type Land-based
Owner Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Website http://www.spiritmountain.com

Spirit Mountain Casino is a fun place located in Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States. It is owned and run by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. The casino opened in October 1995.

The main goal of the casino is to help the Grand Ronde Tribes and their community. It creates jobs and supports many programs. These programs include housing, education, and cultural activities. Spirit Mountain Casino is very popular. It attracts about three million visitors every year. This makes it one of Oregon's busiest tourist spots.

What You Can Find at Spirit Mountain Casino

Spirit Mountain Casino offers many things for visitors. It has a large hotel with 254 rooms. Fourteen of these rooms are special suites. There are also big areas for games, covering 90,000 square feet.

Dining and Entertainment

The casino has five different restaurants. You can find many types of food there. There is also live entertainment and special events. These events often feature music and shows.

Games and Activities

Visitors can enjoy many different games. The casino has 2,000 slot machines. Other games include blackjack, roulette, and keno. These games are for adults.

Helping the Community: Spirit Mountain Community Fund

A special part of Spirit Mountain Casino is the Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF). Six percent of the casino's profits go to this fund. The SMCF then gives this money to different groups. These groups are located in western Oregon.

Supporting Local Areas

The fund helps organizations in eleven counties. These counties include Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington. It also helps Tillamook, Lincoln, Yamhill, Polk, Marion, Benton, Linn, and Lane counties. The money supports many good causes.

Educational Opportunities

Since 1998, the SMCF has also helped with a special program. It is called the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship. This program helps Native Americans learn about government. It allows them to work with members of the U.S. Congress from Oregon. This gives them valuable experience.

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