Idaho Casinos

Idaho’s casino gaming is entirely tribal. Five federally recognized tribes operate gaming facilities under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act compacts with the State of Idaho, spread across a state where vast distances separate population centers. The largest property — Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in the northern panhandle — is the closest Idaho comes to a full-service destination resort. The other four facilities are smaller, with a gaming experience built primarily around electronic slot machines and video poker, shaped by compact restrictions that limit the full live table game formats available.

There are no commercial casinos in Idaho. Sports betting is not legal. The state’s approach to tribal gaming has historically been more restrictive on game formats than neighboring Washington, Oregon, or Montana.

Idaho’s Five Tribal Casino Facilities

Idaho tribal casino facilities

C

Coeur d’Alene Casino

Worley

24/7 · Hotel

F

Fort Hall Casino

Fort Hall

24/7 · Bingo

I

It’se Ye Ye Casino

Kamiah

Bingo

Fort Hall Casino in Fort Hall is operated by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in southeastern Idaho, near Pocatello. The property serves the Snake River Plain region and is the most accessible Idaho tribal casino for visitors coming from the Boise area on Interstate 15 heading north. The gaming floor runs electronic slots and video poker.

Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa in Bonners Ferry is operated by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho in the far northern panhandle, near the Canadian border. The property is small by comparison to Coeur d’Alene Casino but includes spa amenities alongside the gaming floor.

Clearwater River Casino and Lodge in Lewiston is operated by the Nez Perce Tribe on the Clearwater River in the Lewiston-Clarkston region of western Idaho. Hotel lodging accompanies the gaming floor, which runs electronic slots and video poker.

It’se Ye Ye Casino in Kamiah is operated by the Nez Perce Tribe and is a smaller facility serving the Clearwater Valley corridor in central Idaho. It runs primarily slot machines and electronic gaming.

Games at Idaho Tribal Casinos

Idaho tribal casinos offer primarily electronic gaming: slot machines, video poker, and electronic versions of popular table game formats. Live poker is available at Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. The absence of widespread live dealer table games distinguishes Idaho from neighboring states with larger tribal gaming markets. The minimum age at all Idaho tribal casinos is 18, which is lower than the 21 minimum in many commercial casino states.

Idaho Gambling Law and Regulation

Idaho’s constitution restricts gambling; casino gaming is permitted only for federally recognized tribes under IGRA. The Idaho Legislature has repeatedly declined to advance sports betting legislation. All five tribal compact holders — the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Nez Perce Tribe (which operates two facilities) — negotiate their individual compacts directly with the state.

Quick Visitor Reference

• Closest casino to Spokane, WA: Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel (~30 miles south; many Spokane-area visitors use this as their primary casino destination)
• Closest casino to Boise: Fort Hall Casino (~175 miles north near Pocatello via I-15)
• Closest casino to Lewiston/Clarkston: Clearwater River Casino and Lodge
• Best poker room: Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel
• Best resort amenities: Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel (hotel, spa, golf, restaurants)
• Sports betting: Not legal in Idaho
• Minimum age: 18 at all Idaho tribal casinos
• No commercial casinos: All gaming in Idaho is tribal