Indian Casinos in Alaska
In the state of Alaska in the United States (U.S.), there are several casinos that are legally operating. These casinos are known to be a big factor as far as contributing to the economy is concerned. Not all casinos in Alaska are operated and owned by U.S. businesspeople. Some are owned by Indian organizations, which will be the focus of our discussion.
Let us take a look at several casinos and gambling facilities operating in Alaska but are owned by Indian tribes.
One of these Indian casinos is called the Agate Pull Tabs. This Indian casino is owned by the Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point and is located in Sand Point, Alaska. This gambling facility is open from Mondays to Saturdays, from 12:00 in the afternoon until 7 in the evening. The gaming space of Agate Pull Tabs features 10 gaming machines.
Atka Ira Council is another Indian casino operating in Alaska. Specifically located in Atka, this Indian casino is owned by the Native Village of Atka. Atka Ira Council's gaming space houses a bingo area that can accommodate 30 people and a Pull Tabs area. It also houses a restaurant called the Atka Snack Bar. This Indian Casino is located inside a 4-room hotel called Atka Ira Bed and Breakfast.
Another Indian casino that can be found in Alaska is the Klawock IRA Pull Tab Shoppe. Situated in Klawock, this Indian casino is open daily. Among the features of this casino which is owned by the Klawock Cooperative Association are 2 slot machines and a bingo area that can accommodate 65 participants.
In Metlakatla, Alaska, you will find the Metlakatla Indian Community Bingo. Owned by the Metlakatla Indian Community, this gambling facility has a bingo area that can have room for 80 participants. This facility, however, is only open on Thursdays and Saturdays, at 4 in the afternoon.
The Native Village Barrow Pulltab is also an Indian casino located in Barrow, Alaska. Owned by the Native Village Barrow, this Indian casino is open six days a week. The size of the gaming space is approximately 550 square feet. It features Pull Tabs and eight table games.
An Indian tribe known as the Organized Village of Kake also owns an Indian casino in Kake, Alaska called the Organized Village of Kake Bingo. The gaming space of this Indian casino houses a bingo area only.
Sitka Tribal Bingo is also considered an Indian casino located in Sitka, Alaska. Owned by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, this Indian casino is open from Saturdays to Mondays, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Its gaming space has areas for Pull Tabs and Bingo.
The Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak is also an Indian tribe that owns an Indian casino known as the Shoonaq' Tribal Bingo. Located in Kodiak, Alaska, this Indian casino is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
In Juneau, Alaska, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska owns the Tlingit and Haida Indians of CBJ Bingo. It is only open on Mondays and Fridays, starting 6:30 p.m. The facility's bingo area can accommodate 200 participants.
These are the Indian casinos and gambling facilities operating in Alaska.