Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek is a neighborhood house-banked cardroom at 17917 Bothell Everett Highway in the Bothell area of Washington. Its appeal is a casual evening of cards, food, and drinks, with available guest comments praising friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. It has no slots or on-site hotel and is better suited to local card players than resort travelers. Before planning a visit, confirm whether it is operating: a reported closure plan is more consequential than its conflicting directory hours.
Reported closure plan: A June 3, 2026 Seattle Times brief carried by CDC Gaming reported that Silver Dollar Mill Creek was scheduled to close July 31, 2026, citing worker adjustment and retraining notifications. That report describes a closure plan, not confirmation that the closure occurred. Do not treat the directory schedules below as assurance that you can still visit.
Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek quick facts
| Address | 17917 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (425) 481-9227 |
| Property type | House-banked public cardroom |
| Operating status | Reported closure plan; confirm directly before traveling |
| Hours | Conflicting directory listings |
| Minimum gambling age | 18; bring valid photo identification |
| Slot machines | No |
| Poker room | No |
| Retail sportsbook | No |
| Hotel | No on-site hotel |
| Dining | Casual food and bar service |
What kind of casino is it?
The Washington State Gambling Commission classifies this property as a house-banked public cardroom. Think cards, a meal, and a drink, rather than hotel towers, rows of machines, and a full resort itinerary.
That smaller format is part of its appeal. An older guest comment describes it as a cozy change from Tulalip’s bigger-casino feel. That is one visitor’s comparison, not a universal preference, but it frames the choice nicely: a neighborhood outing or a destination casino?
The name and address can also cause confusion. The regulator’s visitor directory uses Bothell, while its individual property record uses Mill Creek. Navigate using the full street address, especially since Washington has other Silver Dollar casinos.
Games and the casino floor
The gambling focus is live card games. A May 2026 guest comment praises the game variety and dealers, but does not establish a complete current lineup or guarantee that a particular table will be running.
For historical scale, Maverick’s July 14, 2025 bankruptcy declaration, hosted by InGame, listed Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek with 12 table games. That dated inventory illustrates its compact cardroom format, not a current count of available tables.
An older guest comment mentions Pai Gow. If that is your reason for visiting, ask about current availability rather than relying on a years-old review. The same goes for any specific blackjack variation, baccarat game, or poker-themed house game you hope to play.
Slots and video poker
Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek has no slot machines. This is a cardroom outing, not a machine-floor destination. Poker-themed table games should not be confused with video poker or a dedicated poker room.
Table games and minimum wagers
I would make two checks before buying in: the rules and the minimum wager. An old game list is not a promise of an open seat, and an old minimum is not a useful budget.
Ask which tables are operating and what their current limits are. On games with several required wagers, the posted minimum may not represent your full commitment for a hand. Optional side bets add more exposure. Helpful dealers can make learning more comfortable, but friendliness does not change the odds.
Poker room
Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. House-banked poker-themed games are different from cash games against other players.
Sportsbook
The casino has no on-property retail sportsbook. Sports televisions or a bar atmosphere are not the same thing as a betting counter.
Hotel and overnight planning
There is no on-site hotel. I see this primarily as an evening-out property, not the centerpiece of an overnight casino vacation.
If you need lodging, choose around the rest of your Bothell, Mill Creek, or Everett itinerary, and check the actual route. Staying nearby still leaves a return trip after gambling. Arrange transportation beforehand if drinks are part of the plan.
Restaurants, drinks, pool, and darts
Casual dining is part of the appeal, although the available feedback is mixed. A May 2026 guest comment enthusiastically praises the food, and directory summaries highlight burgers and Taco Tuesday specials. An older guest, however, preferred eating elsewhere before playing.
My reading is that the newer praise makes dining worth considering, not that it proves the kitchen improved. Different meals, tastes, and visit dates can produce different impressions. Ask about the current menu, specials, and kitchen hours before making dinner the main reason for your trip.
Online menu images need particular caution: Restaurant Guru’s menu page labels its owner-supplied menu as four years old. Treat those images as historical rather than a dependable guide to today’s dishes or prices.
Wanderlog’s summary also mentions pool and darts. Confirm availability if either matters to your plans. Here, “pool” means the bar game, not a resort swimming pool.
Dinner and cards make a reasonable combination for a local group. For a group divided between gambling, shopping, swimming, and a show, I would choose a property with more ways to spend the evening.
Operating status, hours, and visit logistics
First confirm whether the casino is operating. The reported closure plan takes priority over any directory schedule. If it is accepting visitors, use 17917 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98012 as your destination. This is a suburban stop north of Seattle, not an airport-adjacent casino.
Why the published hours are unreliable for planning
Birdeye lists 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day. Loc8NearMe lists noon to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. A December 2025 guest comment also reports Monday closure.
The comparison below shows the disagreement between those listings, not confirmed current operating hours.
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 |
|---|---|
| Mill Creek: State cardroom-directory listing and visitor contact | The Washington State Gambling Commission includes this exact property in its house-banked cardroom directory, with a Bothell address and visitor phone number. Directory inclusion does not establish today’s operating hours. |
| Mill Creek: Regulatory game category | The property’s individual state record categorizes it as a house-banked public cardroom; this is not evidence of a dedicated player-versus-player poker room. |
| Mill Creek: Location naming and jurisdiction | The individual regulatory record uses Mill Creek as the location city and says the premises are outside city limits, while the visitor directory uses Bothell. Navigate using the street address rather than relying on the city label. |
| Mill Creek: Published license expiration | The individual regulatory record displays a June 30, 2026 expiration date. This record alone does not establish renewal or current operating status. |
| Mill Creek on Birdeye: Published weekly hours | Birdeye lists 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, unlike Loc8NearMe’s narrower schedule. |
| Mill Creek on Loc8NearMe: Published weekly hours | Loc8NearMe lists noon to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed. Confirm directly rather than choosing between conflicting directories. |
| Mill Creek customer feedback: Dated report of Monday closure | A December 2025 review reports Monday closure, consistent with Loc8NearMe’s posted Monday schedule. It is a customer report, not an official hours announcement. |
| Mill Creek customer feedback: Service, cleanliness, and noise | A May 2026 review praises food, staff, cleanliness, and a relatively quiet atmosphere. Treat these as that reviewer’s experience rather than measured conditions. |
| Mill Creek customer feedback: Small-cardroom alternative to Tulalip | An attributed reviewer describes a cozy alternative to Tulalip but prefers eating elsewhere. This supplies a specific visitor comparison, not a verified current game lineup. |
| Mill Creek on Wanderlog: Dining and service review summary | Wanderlog’s editorial review summary emphasizes Taco Tuesday, food, friendly service, and cleanliness, while acknowledging negative gaming feedback. Its dining praise contrasts with Allen’s individual review on Birdeye. |
| Mill Creek on Wanderlog: Cash-access cost warning | Wanderlog advises bringing cash to avoid ATM fees but supplies no fee amount. This supports a practical cash-planning tip, not a quantified visitor-cost comparison. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Birdeye-listed daily visiting window | 15 hours per listed operating day | Birdeye lists an earlier opening than Loc8NearMe. This measures the directory’s visiting window, not guaranteed table or kitchen availability; confirm the schedule before traveling. |
| Loc8NearMe-listed daily visiting window | 14 hours per listed operating day | Loc8NearMe lists a shorter daily visiting window and closures absent from Birdeye’s schedule. Call before planning an early arrival or a visit on a listed closed day. |
Research references: wsgc.wa.gov 1, wsgc.wa.gov 2, reviews.birdeye.com, loc8nearme.com, wanderlog.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-12. 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 calculations estimate a 15-hour visiting window under Birdeye’s schedule and a 14-hour window under Loc8NearMe’s, interpreting 2 a.m. as the following morning. These are calculations from directory listings, not measured operating hours or promises of table and kitchen service.
I would not choose whichever schedule suits my plans. The important question is whether you can visit at all. Call (425) 481-9227 before traveling, and ask separately about table availability and kitchen hours.
Cash and other practical checks
Wanderlog advises bringing cash to avoid ATM fees but gives no amount. Bringing your planned bankroll is sensible; treating an unspecified fee as a known visitor cost is not. Keep meal money and return-trip money separate.
- Identification: Bring valid government-issued photo identification. The minimum gambling age is 18; alcohol service is for adults 21 and older.
- Parking and access: Ask about accessible parking, entrance arrangements, or a particular drop-off point if needed.
- Smoking: Confirm the current policy if smoke exposure is a deciding factor.
- Transportation: Allow for traffic, and arrange a designated driver, taxi, or rideshare if you plan to drink.
Rewards and promotions
If the property is operating, ask about current rewards enrollment, how table play is tracked, and the terms of any promotion. A useful offer is one you can redeem during your visit without spending more than planned.
I would treat a promotion as an extra, not the foundation of the trip. A dining special does little good if the kitchen is closed, and a gambling offer is no bargain if it pushes you beyond your budget.
What guests praise, and where opinions differ
Staff friendliness is the clearest recurring positive theme in the available feedback. Visible comments and directory summaries praise dealers, bartenders, and other staff for being welcoming and helpful.
Some visitors also appreciate the cozy atmosphere. The May 2026 comment describes it as not too loud and praises cleanliness. Those are subjective experiences, not guarantees of quiet conditions, available seats, or equally good service on every shift.
Food is the meaningful disagreement, with newer praise contrasting with an older guest’s preference to eat elsewhere. The limited comments do not establish a consensus about value or a measured improvement in dining.
A compact cardroom also offers fewer fallback activities if your preferred game is unavailable. No slots and no attached hotel matter considerably more to a traveler than to a nearby regular. Negative comments about gambling outcomes should not be translated into claims about favorable or unfavorable odds.
Who Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek suits
Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek appears best suited to nearby card players who want a casual meal and a smaller, approachable setting rather than a resort excursion. Available guest comments repeatedly praise friendly staff, while food impressions differ between newer praise and an older guest’s disappointment. Its reported closure plan makes confirming operation more important than choosing an arrival time; if it is operating, it remains a local-evening option, while overnight travelers and mixed-interest groups should consider a larger property.
For alternatives, see our guide to Washington casinos.
Frequently asked questions
Is Silver Dollar Casino Mill Creek still open?
A June 2026 report said it was scheduled to close July 31, 2026. That establishes a reported plan, not confirmation of completed closure. Call before traveling rather than relying on directory listings.
Is it open 24 hours?
No. Both competing directory schedules list a 2 a.m. closing, but disagree about opening times and operating days. Neither should be treated as confirmation of current service.
Does it have slots, a poker room, or a sportsbook?
No. It has no slot machines, dedicated player-versus-player poker room, or on-property retail sportsbook. Its gambling focus is house-banked card games.
Does it have a hotel?
No. Visitors needing an overnight stay must arrange separate lodging and transportation.
What is the minimum gambling age?
The minimum gambling age is 18. Bring valid photo identification. Alcohol service has a separate age requirement of 21.
What should you ask before visiting?
Confirm whether the casino is operating, whether your preferred game is running, whether its minimum fits your budget, and whether the kitchen will be serving.
Sources and research note
Research date: October 12, 2026. This guide draws on supplied property information, selected public guest comments, and directory summaries. Guest reports describe individual experiences, not a representative survey or a firsthand visit by this writer. The schedule calculations compare published listings, not actual service availability.
- Washington State Gambling Commission cardroom directory: address and visitor phone number.
- Washington State Gambling Commission property record: cardroom classification and location details.
- Loc8NearMe: published schedule and dated guest comments.
- Birdeye: competing schedule and older dining and atmosphere feedback.
- Wanderlog: dining, service, pool, darts, and ATM-fee commentary.
- Maverick Gaming’s Washington casino information: retained property-information link.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.