Washington's Tulalip Resort Casino has finished a three-year project that added 70,250 square feet and renovated the entire property. The gaming floor now spans 270,250 square feet and holds more than 2,600 slot machines after 400 were added, according to the property's release. The work introduced new bar and dining spaces, including a 38-foot-tall center bar, and Tulalip Gaming Organization described it as the most significant financial commitment to gaming facilities since 2003. The north addition opened to guests in July 2025.
Gaming Floor Adds 400 Slot Machines
The north addition expanded the casino floor to 270,250 square feet and added 400 slot machines, raising the count to more than 2,600, according to a release cited by HeraldNet. Marci Fryberg, president of Tulalip Gaming Organization, said the casino grew by 35 percent. “By dramatically expanding the casino by 35%, guests can expect more of what they love today,” Fryberg said.
New North Bar and 38-Foot Center Bar
The project delivered the North Bar, which sells cocktails, wine and craft beer, along with a covered outdoor patio and smoking area. A 38-foot-tall, seven-ton Center Bar now stands in the middle of the gaming floor. Its 3,366-square-foot lounge includes bar-top gaming and seating for up to 60 guests. Jennifer Fleming of Rice Fergus Miller, the architectural firm, said the center bar acts as a focal point and the floor “radiates outward into increasingly intimate zones.” The bar's fish figures lead upward to a ceiling light display intended to resemble stars.
High-Limit Slots and Dining Upgrades
An existing 4,000-square-foot high-limit slots room was renovated, and several casino restaurants received design enhancements, Yogonet reported. A gourmet ice cream shop called Salish Sweets was also added, the release said. The announcement did not specify menu changes at the other dining venues.
Design Rooted in Salish Sea and Coastal Imagery
Throughout the property, design elements are tied to the waters of Tulalip Bay, rivers, shorelines and forests. Blue and gray hues reflect nearby waters and beaches, while cream tones with copper and gold accents suggest Pacific Northwest sunsets, according to the release. Ceiling elements show fish school formations running along fishing-net patterns and incorporate symbols for currents, ripples, piers, nets, forage fish and jellyfish. At the north and east entrances, metallic spindle whorls depict tribal storytelling and stand beside large arched timber beams. The main north entrance faces the Tulalip Amphitheatre and Seattle Premium Outlets and is fronted by a landscaped courtyard. Fleming compared the design to layered bodies of water woven through mountains, lakes and sounds, creating a space with varied energy levels and moments of pause. Teri Gobin, the Tulalip Tribes' chair at the time, told The Daily Herald in July 2025 that the designs “touch your heart” and can be shared for future generations.
Three-Year Timeline and Project Team
The expansion plan was announced in November 2023 to mark the casino's 20th anniversary, and construction started in January 2024. After the enlarged floor opened in July 2025, crews began renovating the rest of the property. The resort announced completion on October 1. Fryberg did not disclose the cost but said the combined work was the largest financial commitment to gaming facilities since the casino opened in 2003. Swinerton Construction was the building contractor, and Rice Fergus Miller was the architectural firm, according to the release.
