The casino is seeking to partner with a sportsbook operator with the approval of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Ute Mountain Casino is planning to open a sports betting area before May 1. Read more Ute Mountain Casino plans sports book by May 1 Janu. The property underwent a deep and thorough. During the five-month closure, none of the employees were laid off. Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reopened August 20th after shutting down March 18 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reopens Aug. The Ute Mountain Casino gave more than 1,500 turkey dinners to tribal members this week in a parking lot drive-thru set up for the special event. Read more Ute Mountain Casino provides drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners Novem. Drive-thru distribution of the dinners was held at. The Ute Mountain Ute tribe celebrated its annual Christmas dinner last week with 2,000 meals prepared and donated to tribal members. Read more Christmas dinners delivered by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Decem. Ute Mountain Casino became the first Indian gaming casino in Colorado when. Ute Mountain Casino is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year with official ceremonies planned for September. News Headlines Ute Mountain Casino's 30th anniversary.