It’se Ye Ye Casino Kamiah is a compact, machine-focused casino in central Kamiah, Idaho, advertising more than 100 video gaming machines, a non-smoking gaming floor, and Qemes Cafe. I see its strongest appeal as a straightforward gambling-and-meal stop for locals and Highway 12 travelers. Its main limitation is variety: this is a small casino, not a destination resort. It best suits casual machine players who prefer a manageable floor to a long list of attractions.
Quick facts
| Address | 419 Third Street, Kamiah, ID 83536 |
|---|---|
| Casino hours | Sunday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following morning |
| Advertised gaming floor | 6,000 square feet |
| Advertised machines | More than 100 video gaming machines; not an exact count |
| Smoking policy | Non-smoking gaming floor |
| Dining | Qemes Cafe: daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; dine-in and takeout |
| Rewards | Player’s Club, with Extra Play Credits and advertised tier perks |
| Casino phone | (208) 935-7955 |
| Cafe phone | (208) 935-7873 |
| Official website | It’se Ye-Ye Casino visitor information |
| Research material date | October 11, 2026 |
These are published property details, not a same-day telephone confirmation. The official hours and casino phone number differ from third-party listings, so I would use the operator’s information when planning.
Property overview
Think local casino rather than resort complex. The advertised floor size and machine inventory suggest a property suited to a casual stop, not the sprawling selection some destination gamblers want.
The property’s Nez Perce tribal connection is reflected in a June 2026 Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises employment notice, which lists positions at the Kamiah casino.
Casino floor, slots, and video poker
The operator advertises more than 100 video gaming machines. That wording matters: it is not a current breakdown of slots, video poker, electronic table games, or individual titles.
The earlier Gamboool page mentioned video poker and a larger machine count. For planning now, I would use the operator’s broader description and call if a particular game is the reason for your trip. Current denominations, video poker pay tables, and high-limit offerings are not established in the supplied sources.
A compact floor can be welcome if you dislike wandering through acres of machines. The trade-off is choice. A July 2026 guest report criticized the venue’s size and game selection, something that matters more if you have one favorite machine than if you are happy browsing.
Before playing, check the total wager, not just the denomination. A low-denomination machine can still require a substantial bet per spin. If you find video poker, read the full pay table before committing your bankroll.
Some guests complain about payouts, but those reports are not measured return-to-player rates or proof that machine settings changed. I would not choose or avoid this casino based on claims that its machines are loose or tight.
The Nez Perce Tribe’s enterprises page identifies the Nez Perce Tribal Gaming Commission as the body regulating tribal gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the tribe’s regulations. That describes oversight, not a published payout percentage for these machines.
Table games, poker, and sportsbook
The current official visitor page promotes video gaming machines but does not establish live table games, a poker room, or a retail sportsbook. It also does not confirm electronic blackjack or roulette.
Missing information is not a firm claim of absence. If blackjack, live poker, or sports betting is your main objective, get a direct answer from the property before making the drive.
For alternatives, start with our Idaho casinos guide, then check each property’s specific offerings.
Hotel and overnight planning
The Kamiah property page does not advertise on-site rooms. Instead, it directs overnight visitors to Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. That is a separate lodging plan, not evidence of an attached hotel at It’se Ye Ye.
The Lewis and Clark Trail Experience listing puts It’se Ye-Ye about an hour from Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. Treat that as an approximate travel estimate. The practical point: the suggested lodge is not a quick walk back to your room after playing in Kamiah.
I would choose accommodation around your Clearwater Valley itinerary and treat this casino as a stop along the way. Confirm the lodging address, drive, full room price, cancellation terms, and return transportation. Do not assume a room booking includes benefits at the Kamiah casino.
Qemes Cafe: food and hours
Qemes Cafe serves American classics, breakfasts, snacks, and dinners, with dine-in and takeout service. Published hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For dining questions, call (208) 935-7873.
Food is one of the more encouraging guest-feedback themes. Burgers, comfort-food dishes, and generous portions receive recurring praise, making the cafe worth considering even when gambling is a secondary reason for stopping.
I would not call it a bargain without current menu prices. Large portions and good value are not automatically the same thing.
The late-night dining gap
Gamboool compared the operator’s published casino and cafe schedules to identify the catch in an evening visit.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Published visitor location | The official visitor page lists a Kamiah street address. |
| Official casino contact | The official property page lists (208) 935-7955 for casino inquiries. |
| Qemes Cafe: Separate dining contact | The cafe has a separately published contact number, useful for checking meal service directly. |
| Weekday versus weekend operating schedule | The official page advertises daily opening at 8 am, midnight closing Sunday through Thursday, and next-day 2 am closing Friday and Saturday. |
| Qemes Cafe: Dining schedule versus gaming schedule | Published cafe service runs daily from 8 am to 7 pm, ending before the casino’s published closing times. |
| It’se Ye-Ye Smoke Shop: Sunday through Thursday versus Friday and Saturday hours | The on-site smoke shop advertises later closing on Friday and Saturday, with a schedule separate from gaming and dining. |
| Published gaming-floor size | The operator describes a 6,000-square-foot casino with video gaming machines; this is a property description, not an independent measurement. |
| Machine inventory and smoking policy | The official features list advertises 100+ video gaming machines and a non-smoking gaming floor; it does not provide individual game titles or paytables. |
| Player’s Club: Enrollment location and advertised benefits | The operator directs visitors to the Player’s Club desk for a rewards card and advertises Extra Play Credits and tier perks without an earning rate in this passage. |
| Qemes Cafe: Published food offering | The operator describes American classics, breakfasts, snacks, and dinners, but the supplied passage provides no menu prices. |
| Qemes Cafe: Dine-in versus takeout | The official page advertises both dine-in and takeout service. |
| Published overnight accommodation referral | The property page directs overnight visitors to Clearwater River Casino & Lodge rather than identifying rooms at the Kamiah casino; this passage establishes neither travel distance nor room rates. |
| Guest feedback: Food and service praise in a dated review excerpt | Loc8NearMe displays a July 2026 review praising service, a huckleberry milkshake, and large portions; this is an individual guest report. |
| Guest feedback: Small floor and game-choice complaint | A July 2026 review excerpt describes the property as very small and criticizes the game selection; it does not establish an exact machine count. |
| Guest feedback: Meal and staff praise versus gambling outcome | A May 2026 review praises a burger and staff despite not reporting a big win; its gambling anecdote is not payout evidence. |
| Guest feedback: Food praise and mixed service reports in an aggregator summary | Wanderlog’s summary highlights chicken fried steak and burgers alongside mixed service reports. Its statements about machine payouts and winning probabilities are not verified game-performance data. |
| Third-party beverage-cost report | Loc8NearMe’s summary reports complimentary Pepsi products; confirm availability at the property before treating this as a guaranteed visitor benefit. |
| Third-party parking description | Loc8NearMe lists lot parking, but the passage does not establish parking fees or oversized-vehicle rules. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday closing-time extension versus Sunday through Thursday | 2 hours | Friday and Saturday offer a later gaming finish, but the published schedule does not indicate all-night operation. |
| Sunday through Thursday gaming window after the cafe closes | 5 hours | An evening gaming visit can outlast cafe service; plan your meal before the kitchen’s published closing time. |
| Friday and Saturday gaming window after the cafe closes | 7 hours | Later Friday and Saturday gaming hours do not come with later published cafe hours; do not count on an on-site late-night meal. |
Research references: crcasino.com, loc8nearme.com, wanderlog.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-11. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
The casino remains open five hours after the cafe closes Sunday through Thursday, and seven hours afterward on Friday and Saturday. Weekend gaming ends two hours later, but cafe hours do not extend with it.
These are differences calculated from advertised schedules, not observations of actual kitchen service. Eat before playing late. A casino open until 2 a.m. is not necessarily somewhere you can get dinner at midnight.
Smoke shop and amenities
The on-site It’se Ye-Ye Smoke Shop advertises hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Its schedule is separate from gaming and dining.
The smoke shop does not contradict the advertised non-smoking gaming floor. That policy applies specifically to the floor, not necessarily every part of the property.
The supplied current sources do not establish a pool, spa, bar lineup, or entertainment calendar. Plan around machines and a cafe meal rather than assume resort amenities or a scheduled show.
Parking, directions, and practical costs
Use 419 Third Street, Kamiah, Idaho 83536 for the final approach. This is a central Kamiah stop, not a hotel resort you should assume sits directly beside the highway.
A third-party listing reports lot parking, but fees, capacity, accessible spaces, and oversized-vehicle rules are not established. Call ahead if you are bringing an RV or need particular access arrangements.
- Hours: Daily service is advertised, but not 24-hour gaming.
- Age and entry: Bring valid government-issued photo identification and confirm the minimum gambling age and entry rules. The supplied current material does not establish them.
- Transportation: Arrange your return ride rather than assume a shuttle or readily available rideshare.
- Costs: Current meal prices, ATM fees, parking fees, and minimum machine wagers are not supplied.
My budgeting rule is the same here as at a larger casino: separate travel, food, and lodging money from what you can afford to lose gambling. A possible win is not your transportation fund.
Player’s Club rewards
Visitors can enroll at the Player’s Club desk for a rewards card, with Extra Play Credits (EPC) and tier perks advertised.
Ask how play earns benefits, how credits can be used, and whether offers expire or require enrollment. The supplied information does not establish earning rates, tier thresholds, or whether cards and offers work interchangeably at other properties. Rewards should improve a planned visit, not enlarge your gambling budget.
Guest praise and common complaints
The supplied Wanderlog guest-review material highlights burgers and chicken fried steak, alongside mixed service experiences. Loc8NearMe’s excerpts and summary similarly emphasize food, portions, and friendly employees, with criticism of some staff and limited seating.
Visible May and July 2026 excerpts praise a burger, service, a huckleberry milkshake, and portions. Another July report objects to the small venue and game selection. Good food and disappointing gaming variety can coexist.
Service is the meaningful disagreement. Friendly, helpful employees are a recurring positive, but rude staff and service problems also appear in the reports. I would describe the feedback as mixed rather than promise uniformly warm service.
Loc8NearMe also summarizes praise for cleanliness in the casino, restrooms, and cafe. That theme has support from only one aggregator in the published information, so I give it less weight than food praise appearing across both.
These sites may reuse overlapping reviews, and only a few dated excerpts are visible. This is a synthesis of selected reports, not a representative survey or a prediction of every visit.
Who It’se Ye Ye Casino is best for
- Best fit: Kamiah-area machine players, Clearwater Valley travelers, and visitors who prefer a non-smoking gaming floor. The cafe gives a short stop a purpose beyond gambling.
- Less compelling: A resort weekend, extensive game variety, or a late-night visit that depends on on-site dining.
- Call first: Anyone seeking a particular machine, table game, poker room, or sportsbook.
My verdict: a reasonable local stop with a cafe worth considering, but not a property I would build an entire vacation around.
Frequently asked questions
Is It’se Ye Ye Casino Kamiah open?
The official property page advertises daily operating hours. This is published visitor information, not a same-day confirmation.
What are the casino’s hours?
Published hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following morning on Friday and Saturday. No 24-hour schedule is advertised.
Is the gaming floor non-smoking?
Yes. The operator explicitly advertises a non-smoking gaming floor. Check other property-specific tobacco rules separately.
Can you get a late-night meal?
Do not count on it. Qemes Cafe’s advertised closing time is 7 p.m. daily, well before gaming ends.
Does It’se Ye Ye have a hotel?
The visitor page directs overnight guests to Clearwater River Casino & Lodge rather than advertising rooms at the Kamiah property. Plan accommodation and transportation separately.
How many gaming machines does it have?
The operator advertises more than 100 video gaming machines, not an exact count or a confirmed breakdown by game type.
Sources and research note
This guide uses supplied public-source material retrieved October 11, 2026, including operator information, a tribal employment notice, and selected guest reports. Sources are linked at their relevant uses above. The previous page’s original official-property source URL is also retained.
Gamboool’s original contribution is the visitor comparison, review-theme synthesis, and arithmetic comparing dining and gaming schedules. No firsthand visit, interview, machine test, or exclusive underlying dataset is claimed. Published operator information takes priority over conflicting directory hours and phone details. Policies, prices, and game inventories can change; factual claims remain subject to owner editorial review before publication.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.