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Muckleshoot Casino Resort Named Best Casino and Best Resort in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People’s Choice Polls for Third Consecutive Year
AUBURN, WA — September 20, 2026 — Muckleshoot Casino Resort has once again been named BEST Casino in The Seattle Times “Best in the PNW” People’s Choice Polls, marking an extraordinary third consecutive year earning the region’s top honor. The resort also celebrated an impressive 13 GOLD awards across gaming, hospitality, dining, sports and entertainment, further cementing Muckleshoot Casino Resort as The Biggest and BEST!
The 2026 recognition continues a remarkable three-year run for Muckleshoot Casino Resort, which has been named Best Casino, Best Resort, Best Table Games, Best Hotel, Best Hotel View and Best Casino Entertainment three years in a row. This year, Muckleshoot Casino Resort also earned GOLD for Best Paying Slots, Best Sportsbook and Best Sports Bar, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier destinations for gaming, sports, entertainment, dining and hospitality.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by our guests and the readers of The Seattle Times for Best Casino and Best Resort for the third consecutive year,” said Junior Maldonado, COO of Muckleshoot Casino Resort. “These awards are a reflection of the trust, loyalty and support of our guests and community, as well as the dedication of our team members who work every day to create exceptional experiences.”
Muckleshoot Casino Resort earned GOLD recognition in 13 categories, spanning the full guest experience:
• BEST Casino
• BEST Casino Entertainment
• BEST Hotel
• BEST Hotel View
• BEST Paying Slots
• BEST Resort
• BEST Table Games
• BEST Event Venue – Muckleshoot Event Center
• BEST Casino Restaurant – Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse
• BEST Sportsbook – Caesars Sportsbook at Muckleshoot
• BEST Sports Bar – Caesars Sportsbook at Muckleshoot
• BEST Beer Selection / Bottleshop – Caesars Sportsbook at Muckleshoot
• BEST Martini – Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse
“We’ve always believed that the best experiences are the ones that become your Muckleshoot Moments. The big wins, the unforgettable shows, the excitement of game day, a great meal, or simply a memorable night out with the people who matter most. These are the Moments We Live For” said Robert Dearstine, Chief Marketing Officer of Muckleshoot Casino Resort. “These awards are a tremendous reflection of those moments. Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, and these awards inspire us to keep creating bigger, better and more memorable experiences for everyone who walks through our doors.”
The resort also received SILVER recognition for Best Casino Spa – labcəbut Spa, Best Romantic Getaway and Best Place to Take Visitors.
Additional BRONZE awards included Best Casino Steakhouse – Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse, Best Chinese Restaurant – 8 Asian Restaurant, Best Casino Restaurant – 8 Asian Restaurant, Best Live Music Venue – Galaxy and Best Concert Venue – Muckleshoot Event Center.
The Home of the Best
From its expansive gaming floor and award-winning table games to luxury accommodations, live entertainment, dining and sports, Muckleshoot Casino Resort continues to evolve as a destination where guests can experience it all.
The three consecutive years of recognition in key categories demonstrate the resort’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. And with major enhancements—including the upcoming Sportsbook expansion—Muckleshoot Casino Resort will continue to raise the bar.
Muckleshoot Casino Resort is proud to be recognized by The Seattle Times “Best in the PNW” People’s Choice Polls and, most importantly, by the guests who continue to make Muckleshoot Casino Resort “The Biggest & Best”!
For more information or to book your stay with us to experience Muckleshoot Casino Resort, please visit muckleshootcasino.com or call 800.804.4944.
SOURCE: https://www.bestinthepnw.com/
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Contact:
Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Robert Dearstine, Chief Marketing Officer
Phone: 800.804.4944 ext. 2011
Email: robert.dearstine@muckleshootcasino.com
Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Muckleshoot Casino Resort, known as the "Biggest and Best in the Northwest," offers an unmatched experience that blends luxury, entertainment, and comfort. Guests can unwind in one of 401 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, take in the serenity of the indoor pool, rejuvenate at the full-service labcəbut spa, or savor exceptional cuisine at the rooftop steakhouse, Smoke & Cedar—featuring sweeping views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountain range, and the Seattle skyline. As one of Washington’s premier casino destinations, Muckleshoot Casino Resort features the state’s largest selection of games, including over 3,400 gaming machines, 67 table games, and one of the largest smoke-free gaming rooms in the region. Dining options span the globe, taking guests on a culinary adventure, while the Muckleshoot Events Center and Galaxy deliver world-class entertainment year-round. Visitors also enjoy thoughtful amenities like complimentary valet service, Wi-Fi, covered parking, and free electric vehicle charging stations—ensuring every stay is as convenient as it is unforgettable.
https://muckleshootcasino.com/
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe composed of descendants of the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup Peoples who inhabited Central Puget Sound for thousands of years before non-Indian settlement. The word, Muckleshoot, is derived from the Native name for the prairie on which the tribe’s reservation was established in 1857. Today, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a major contributor to the local economy and community providing resources to other governments, schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout Washington. The benefits of the Muckleshoot Tribe’s economic revival go well beyond financial contributions. From landmark agreements protecting fish and wildlife habitats and innovative educational programming to hundreds of partnerships with organizations serving those in need throughout the state, the Muckleshoot Tribe is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens, neighbors and work force while preserving its culture and laying the groundwork for a bright future.
https://www.muckleshoot.nsn.us/
