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Northern Quest Resort and Casino is owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The tribe opened the original casino in December 2000 and has managed every subsequent expansion, including the 2023 River Tower addition.
Northern Quest Resort and Casino is located in Airway Heights, Washington, near Spokane. It is a Native American casino on tribal land.
Northern Quest Casino opened in December 2000 with 55,540 square feet of space. The Kalispel Tribe added gaming space in 2002, opened a 250-room hotel and spa in 2009, added retail space in 2018, opened an RV resort in 2019, launched a sportsbook in December 2021, and opened the River Tower in 2023, bringing total rooms to 442.
In 2012, Northern Quest hosted the inaugural U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women's Boxing inside Pend Oreille Pavilion, its 1,200-seat indoor venue. The Pavilion also appeared multiple times on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights for boxing cards.
Northern Quest hosts a seasonal series of outdoor concerts at BECU Live, which holds more than 5,000 guests. The 2024 season was the largest in the venue's history, with 27 shows between July and September.
Business Insider Magazine ranked Northern Quest the 9th best casino in the country in 2020. The Academy of Country Music Awards also nominated it for Casino of the Year in 2012 and 2022.