Near Spokane, Northern Quest is starting a new casino with an estimated
cost of 275 million, to open in 2010. 350 rooms in two 175 foot
towers. A 50,000 SF atrium 9 stories high with streams and waterfalls.
A 10,000 SF spa. A 121,000 SF casino with 2000 machines, 50 table
games, 15 poker tables, etc. A steakhouse, 24 hour cafe, buffet, food
court, sports bar, Italian restaurant, wine bar, center bar, cabaret
bar. An event center for 2300 patrons. A 3000 car parking structure.
The Spokane Tribe, meanwhile, has started their own casino just up the
road from Northern Quest. Before we know it, Spokane with have its
own "strip".