Today, the brand has evolved to expand into two big properties located just 20 minutes away from the SeaTac airport on its south. Originally, the emerald queen casino first opened its doors in 1996 – located on the Port of Tacoma Waterway, it was just another boat where you could gamble. The two different emerald queen properties are located in The new emerald queen casino has been an instant hit with the residents of Tacoma, but what about the old emerald queen? Owned and operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the casino is spread over a whopping 820,000-square-foot – the newest Tacoma property came into existence in the month of June 2020. Paradise Deli, Tatoosh Grill, Cedar Rose Cafe, Riverbank Restaurant. 1996: First Emerald Queen Casino | 2020: New PropertyĢ920 East R Street, Tacoma Wa 98404 | 5700 Pacific Highway East Fife, WA 98424