COOS BAY, Ore. — A new Indian casino is expected to open next week in Coos Bay, the second operated by a coastal tribal group.
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians doesn’t expect the casino to become a destination attraction, unlike other major Indian casinos in Oregon, the World newspaper reports.
“We’re trying to aim for that ‘Cheers’ neighborhood bar, because most of the folks here are going to Coos Bay local and are not going to be coming from Portland very often,” said Bob Garcia, a former tribal chairman.
The tribal group already operates one of nine Indian casinos in Oregon, the Three Rivers Casino and Hotel in Florence.