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A Shoshone-Paiute Casino would bring significant new economic and entertainment opportunity to Idaho, while strengthening Tribal communities.

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes dream of a future where every one of our members has the resources, education, and employment opportunities they need to care for their family, and a deep sense of pride in their culture and heritage. To make this dream a reality, we are working on developing our first and only resort and casino. This project would reconnect Tribal members to our ancestral homelands between Boise and Mountain Home and be a boon for Idaho's economy and workforce.

Collectively, Tribal gaming in Idaho helps generate more than $1.4 billion of annual economic activity and over $47 million in annual tax revenue, and helps sustain 12,500 well-paying jobs for Idahoans. Governed by strict gaming regulations, the Shoshone-Paiute's resort and casino project would further increase revenue and jobs for the state while also ensuring tribal self-reliance for decades to come.

More jobs and increased funding for education and local communities

More jobs and increased funding for education and local communitiesMore jobs and increased funding for education and local communities

The proposed resort and casino is estimated to generate tens of millions of dollars for Idaho’s economy annually and create thousands of well-paying jobs, making it a major regional employer and economic driver.

Additionally, the proposed resort and casino would dedicate five percent of net gaming revenues for local schools and education programs. The project is also being designed to benefit the surrounding communities and the Tribes will work cooperatively to address any potential impacts on local services.

Reconnects the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes to our ancestral homelands

Reconnects the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes to our ancestral homelandsReconnects the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes to our ancestral homelands

Generations ago, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes lived, hunted and cared for the land surrounding Boise and Mountain Home. The location of the proposed resort and casino would reconnect our Tribes to their aboriginal homelands and allow our people to open our first and only casino. The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes are currently the only tribal community in Idaho without gaming as a form of tribal self-reliance.

This is an opportunity to breathe new life into undeveloped ancestral land between Boise and Mountain Home, create a place to celebrate the culture of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and, most importantly, dramatically improve the lives of Tribal members.

Many Shoshone-Paiute people live and work in Boise and Mountain Home today. Operating a casino will create economic opportunity for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and provide the resources they need on the Duck Valley Reservation to improve education, housing, health services, public safety and job creation for generations to come.

Recent survey data shows over 70% of Idahoans overwhelmingly support the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes building and operating their first and only casino between Mountain Home and Boise. The excitement is even higher among individuals who live closest to the proposed location, with nearly 80% in support of the project.

Tribal gaming is strictly regulated and has a proven track record of responsibility in Idaho

Tribal gaming is strictly regulated and has a proven track record of responsibility in IdahoTribal gaming is strictly regulated and has a proven track record of responsibility in Idaho

Tribal gaming has existed in Idaho for more than 32 years. During this time, federal, state and Tribal regulations have protected consumers by preventing cheating and fraudulent practices, and ensuring the right amount of revenues go where the federal, tribal and state governments have designated.

Tribal gaming contributes millions of dollars in annual tax revenue to the state and sustains jobs for more than 12,000 Idahoans. Strict regulations have ensured responsible Tribal gaming can provide significant benefits to the State of Idaho as well as Tribal communities.

What to expect with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' proposed resort and casino

What to expect with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' proposed resort and casinoWhat to expect with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' proposed resort and casino

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes want to develop a resort and casino all adults can enjoy. Currently, the fully envisioned project may include:

  • Luxury hotel
  • Gaming floor with the latest tribal gaming machines
  • Spa and fitness center
  • Fine dining restaurants
  • Food hall with multiple vendors
  • Event and entertainment center

To make this multi-phase project a reality, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes are partnering with and working alongside the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has experienced the transformative power of gaming. While the Tribe once shared similar economic and social struggles as the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, today, they have a state-of-the-art medical center, thriving community wellness center and youth sports complex, ample employment for Tribal members, and new housing being aggressively constructed. Because of gaming, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe can financially support every Tribal member who wants to earn a college degree. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe wants to help the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes experience these same benefits.

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is honored to share their experience and resources with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes to ensure this project is done the right way and benefits Tribal members and Idahoans alike.