Ilani Casino Resort will officially open its doors at 10 a.m. April 24.

The opening was confirmed by casino officials Friday afternoon, punctuating a torrid two weeks of announcements of the casino’s restaurants and shops, and even a ceremonial blessing of the new Interstate 5 overpass nearby.

“We are extremely pleased to open the doors to Ilani and provide the local community with a source for economic growth,” said Bill Iyall, chairman of the Cowlitz tribe, who is jointly developing the project with the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut.

“Our destination is expected to attract over 4.5 million visitors a year, and we feel certain that local businesses will benefit from increased visitation to the area,” Iyall said.

Officially, the space will include 100,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,500 slot machines and 75 gaming tables. Games offered will include blackjack, roulette, midi baccarat, craps and Pai gow poker.