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But federal recognition in paved the way for change. A small Washington tribe's push for prosperity is taking shape along Interstate 5 just north of Portland. For the Cowlitz tribe, the ilani pronounced ay-lah-nay casino is anticipated to usher in a new era of prosperity for a Native American community that has struggled more than many others. The tribe sees the Ilani — which new casino in wa "sing" in the Cowlitz language — as the key to a long-overdue reversal of fortunes for its 4, members, who are scattered mostly across western Washington. For the Cowlitza critical point in their history came inwhen their leaders refused to sign a treaty and move into a proposed reservation site. The casino sits in the middle of the acre parcel the Cowlitz were granted to start their reservation.

A small Washington tribe's push for prosperity is taking shape along have a new look, courtesy of $32 million in casino-funded improvements. Ilani Casino Resort features slot machines and 75 table games for your near the I-5 interchange just outside of La Center, Washington offering a gaming floor For new players, the casino offers friendly-staff that will guide you through. Ilani Casino Resort opened April 24, in La Center, Washington. &In February the Cowlitz Tribe broke ground for their new $ million casino.