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Originally published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM

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Snoqualmie Casino opens Thursday

The King County sheriff's office is preparing for heavy traffic after the new Snoqualmie Casino opens Thursday in Snoqualmie.

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. —

The King County sheriff's office is preparing for heavy traffic after the new Snoqualmie Casino opens Thursday in Snoqualmie.

As many as 30,000 people are expected to back up the I-90 exits and surface roads between Snoqualmie and North Bend. Singer Jessica Simpson headlines Friday night's events.

The $375 million casino has 1,700 electronic slot machines and five restaurants. It employs about 1,300 workers.

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