Let's face it--slot playing in Washington State is a zero sum game. You're gonna lose, especially if you play slots at the wrong time. Keep an eye on the ATM vs the Ticket Redemption machine line for starters. The Lucky Eagle sets its machines at 96%, which is about as good as you will find in this state. I still lose almost 2 for 1 at the Lucky Eagle, which is far better than I could say about any other casino in the area. At least they have a grasp on making the experience of parting with cash as bearable as possible. If you play long enough to get a Preferred status in their Players Club, they send nice comp offers to you that others don't. They offer you a free night in their new hotel, which has a nice, clean pool; non smoking rooms, HDTV, a new free breakfast room, and friendly service. The Class two slot rooms in the hotel are fun to play small amounts just to get the bonuses figured out on the machines. In addition, the Players Club also gives out free slot play coupons, and a coupon good for a free meal in one of the restaurants. The food isn't spectacular, but it won't kill you either. In addition, waitresses bring around trays of soft drinks throughout the gaming area, which is much more pleasant than the shrill chirping of "cocktails" found in other casinos in the Seattle area. The staff is very friendly, and tries to take an interest in every patron, which can be difficult to respond to if you have been violently sheared by a slot machine that didn't get the memo about the 96% payback. If you decide to play in Washington, this is the best gaming experience you can have around here. And whatever you do, don't ruin it by playing rush hour to last call. Save your pennies for the morning hours, and spend the evening drinking free pop by the hot tub.