Chin’an means “Thank You” in the Dena’ina Athabascan language
About Us
Located on a Native allotment parcel on the Eklutna Tribe’s ancestral homelands, the Chin’an Gaming Hall is the first-Class II gaming facility in Southcentral Alaska. The temporary facility for the Chin’an Gaming Hall opened fully to the public on February 3, 2025.
The Tribe hopes to begin construction on the permanent facility soon.
For more information on the Native Village of Eklutna and the Eklutna Tribe, please visit: https://eklutna-nsn.gov/
Gaming Hall
Gaming Options
The Chin’an Gaming Hall currently offers 85 electronic gaming machines. Both the temporary and permanent gaming hall facilities are limited to electronic machines; there are no card or table games.
Electronic machines
in temporary facility
Address and Directions
Come visit us!
North and Southbound Directions
Northbound via the Glenn Highway:
- Take exit toward Chugiak/N. Birchwood
- Turn left onto Birchwood Loop Rd (0.3 miles)
- Continue straight from Birchwood Loop Rd to Birchwood Spur Rd (1.2 miles)
- Arrive at the Chin’an Gaming Hall on your left (0.4 miles)
Southbound via the Glenn Highway:
- Take exit toward Chugiak/N. Birchwood
- Turn right onto Birchwood Loop Rd (0.2)
- Continue straight from Birchwood Loop Rd to Birchwood Spur Rd (1.2 miles)
- Arrive at the Chin’an Gaming Hall on your left (0.4 miles)

Responsible Gaming
The Chin’an Gaming Facility is deeply committed to promoting responsible gambling. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please contact 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for help and resources.
FAQs
Find answers to your most common questions about Chin’an Gaming Hall and our services.