The Muckleshoot Casino is operated by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, whose ancestral territory covers the Green River Valley and surrounding area. It is one of the larger casinos in the Pacific Northwest, with over 3,000 slot machines, table games, poker, and multiple restaurants. The casino runs 24 hours a day and draws visitors from across the greater Seattle metro area.
The Muckleshoot Tribe has been present in the Green River Valley for thousands of years; the Casino and the adjacent Muckleshoot Bingo are major employers in the Auburn area and have funded significant tribal infrastructure and services. For visitors, it's primarily a gambling and entertainment destination, but the connection to the valley's original inhabitants adds a dimension worth knowing about.