State Directory
Casinos in Idaho
Idaho has 3 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Idaho has 3 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Major casino properties in Idaho — verified locations, casino type, and players club details.
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Fort Hall has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 resort casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Fort Hall properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Lewiston has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 tribal casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Lewiston properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Worley has 1 verified casino property in our directory — including 1 resort casino. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Worley properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Idaho's casino industry is regulated by the state gaming commission. All commercial casino operators hold a valid state gaming license. Tribal casinos operate under federal IGRA (1988) compacts negotiated with the state. The legal minimum gambling age is 21 at most properties.
Idaho has a mix of commercial and tribal casino properties. Commercial casinos are privately owned and regulated by the state. Tribal casinos are operated by federally recognized Native American tribes under their own tribal gaming commission in addition to the federal NIGC. Both types are included in this directory.
Online casino gambling is not currently licensed in Idaho. The seven states that currently permit licensed online casino gambling are: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Most casino properties in Idaho offer a free loyalty program. Joining is free and takes approximately 5 minutes at the players club desk. Sign up before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Idaho is home to three tribal casino properties, each owned and operated by a federally recognized Native American tribe. There are no commercial casinos in the state. All legal casino-style gaming in Idaho takes place on tribal trust lands under compacts negotiated with the state government. Visitors from Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and surrounding areas travel to these destinations for slots, table games, hotel accommodations, and entertainment.
Idaho’s relationship with casino gambling is rooted in federal Indian gaming law rather than any state initiative to expand commercial gambling. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), signed into law in 1988, provided a framework under which federally recognized tribes could conduct gaming on tribal lands. The act divided tribal gaming into three classes and required Class III gaming — the category that includes slot machines and table games — to be authorized by a tribal-state compact.
Idaho’s tribes were among the first in the Pacific Northwest to pursue gaming under IGRA. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe opened its gaming facility in the early 1990s in Worley, establishing what would become the state’s largest casino resort. The Nez Perce Tribe followed with the Clearwater River Casino near Lewiston, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes developed their property at Fort Hall in southern Idaho. Each compact was negotiated separately with the state, establishing specific terms for the types of games permitted, revenue sharing, and regulatory oversight.
The political environment for gambling expansion in Idaho has historically been conservative. Statewide ballot initiatives to authorize commercial casinos or expanded gaming have repeatedly failed. Bingo and the state lottery represent the only forms of gambling available outside tribal lands. As a result, Idaho’s tribal casinos operate in a market where they face no commercial competition within state borders, giving them a stable and loyal regional customer base.
The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, owned by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, is the flagship gaming property in Idaho. Located at 37914 S Nukwalqw St in Worley — approximately 30 miles south of Coeur d’Alene on US-95 — this is a full-service resort destination rather than a standalone gaming hall. Phone: +1-800-523-2464. Website: cdacasino.com.
The casino floor features a wide selection of slot machines, video poker, keno, and table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. The property is known for its high-end amenities, which include a hotel tower with hundreds of rooms, multiple dining outlets ranging from casual buffets to a full-service steakhouse, a spa, golf at the nearby Circling Raven Golf Club (widely regarded as one of the best public courses in the Pacific Northwest), and a concert and event venue that hosts national touring acts. The resort draws guests from Spokane, Washington — only an hour’s drive to the west — as well as visitors from throughout the Inland Northwest.
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s gaming operation has become a significant economic engine for the region, providing employment and funding tribal government services, education, and healthcare programs.
The Clearwater River Casino & Lodge is operated by the Nez Perce Tribe and located at 17500 Nez Perce Rd in Lewiston, in northern Idaho near the Washington state border. Phone: +1-877-678-7423. Website: crcasino.com.
The casino offers a gaming floor with slot machines and video gaming machines, as well as live entertainment and dining. The lodge component provides hotel accommodations, making it a regional destination for guests traveling through the Snake and Clearwater River corridor. Lewiston sits at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, and the surrounding landscape draws visitors for outdoor recreation including fishing, whitewater rafting on the Salmon River, and hiking in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The casino complements these attractions, giving travelers a full-service stop in a part of the state that otherwise has limited hospitality infrastructure.
The Nez Perce Tribe is one of the most historically significant tribes in the American West, known for the Nez Perce War of 1877 and the leadership of Chief Joseph. Revenue from gaming operations supports tribal government functions and community programs.
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel is operated by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and located at Exit 61 off Interstate 15 in Fort Hall, in southeastern Idaho near Pocatello. Phone: +1-800-497-4231. Website: sbtribes.com.
This property is the primary gaming destination in southern Idaho. The casino floor includes slot machines and gaming machines. Hotel accommodations, dining, and event space make it a regional stop for travelers on I-15 between Salt Lake City and eastern Idaho. The Fort Hall Reservation, established in 1868, encompasses approximately 544,000 acres in the Snake River Plain. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes use gaming revenue to fund tribal services including health, education, and infrastructure on the reservation.
All three Idaho tribal casinos offer free players club programs that reward regular visitors with points earned on slot and gaming machine play. Signing up at the players club desk before you begin playing ensures your activity is tracked from your first session.
At the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, the rewards program links to hotel stays, spa services, dining credits, and entertainment tickets in addition to free play. Players club members frequently receive promotional offers via email and mail, including match play coupons and invited-guest events.
At Clearwater River Casino & Lodge and the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, players club points are similarly redeemable for free play and dining. Tier levels at each property provide enhanced benefits to higher-volume players, including priority seating at restaurants and invitations to members-only events.
If you plan to visit multiple Idaho tribal properties, note that the players clubs are property-specific — points do not transfer between tribes’ programs.
Casino gaming in Idaho is governed by the tribal-state compact system established under IGRA. The Idaho State Lottery Commission plays a limited administrative role in the compact process, and the state negotiates compact terms with each tribe individually. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), a federal agency, provides the primary regulatory oversight for tribal gaming operations nationwide.
Idaho state law does not authorize commercial casinos, card rooms, or racetrack gaming. The Idaho Lottery operates under a separate statute, and the lottery’s games — scratch tickets and draw games — are the only state-sanctioned gambling products available statewide. Charitable bingo is permitted under Idaho Code but is narrowly defined. This means Idaho residents outside tribal lands have very limited legal gambling options, and the three tribal casinos are the only venues in the state offering a full casino experience.
Online casino gambling is not legal in Idaho. There are no state-authorized online casino platforms, and neither the state nor any tribe currently offers legal internet gambling to Idaho residents. Players should be aware that offshore gambling sites operating without state authorization are not licensed or regulated within Idaho.
Each tribal casino property in Idaho maintains responsible gaming resources on-site. Players experiencing difficulty with gambling can contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Idaho also has state-level resources available through the Idaho Council on Problem Gambling. All three properties post self-exclusion information and can assist players who wish to voluntarily restrict their access to gaming facilities.
Idaho’s tribal casinos are committed to operating within their regulatory frameworks. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to enter the casino floor at all three properties.