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Minnesota has 21 Indian casinos, which are authorized and regulated by the U.S. Interior Department. The casinos are owned by 11 federally-recognized Minnesota tribes and located in 17 different counties across the state.
There are also 21 smaller Indian gaming businesses located on tribal reservations. These include fuel stations, markets, bingo halls, trading posts and others. All have small gambling operations such as slot machines, pull tabs, etc.
Leech Lake Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe owns the most casinos with four.
White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe owns three casinos and 19 small Indian gaming locations.
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1. BELTRAMI COUNTY
Seven Clans Casino Red Lake
(Formerly Red Lake Casino & Bingo)
Highway 1 East
Red Lake, Minnesota 56671
888-679-2501
218-679-2500
2. CARLTON COUNTY
Black Bear Casino
1785 Highway 210
Carlton, MN
55718-0777
3. CASS COUNTY
Northern Lights Casino
680 Y Frontage road NW
Walker, MN 56484
800-252-PLAY
Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel
6268 Upper Cass Frontage Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
444 LL GAMING
Shingobee on the Bay
6280 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Phone Number: (218) 547-6233
16. CLEARWATER COUNTY
Shooting Star Casino Bagley
County Highway 27
Between Ebro and Bagley, MN
4. COOK COUNTY
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
80 Casino Drive
Grand Portage, Minnesota 55605-0233
800-543-1384
218-475-2401
Grand Portage Trading Post Casino
77 Mile Creek Road
Grand portage, MN 55605
5. GOODHUE COUNTY
Treasure Island Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55089
800-222-7077
6. ITASCA COUNTY
White Oak Casino
45830 US Highway 2
Deer River, MN 56636
800-653-2412
218-246-9600
7. MAHNOMEN COUNTY
Shooting Star Casino Hotel
777 Casino Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557-7902
800-453-7827
218-935-2711
Casino (800) 453-STAR
Bingo (218) 935-5385
8. MILLE LACS COUNTY
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
777 Grand Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
800-626-5825
17. OTTER TAIL COUNTY
Star Lake Casino (Canceled)
County Road 41
Star Lake near Dent, MN
9. PENNINGTON COUNTY
Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls
(Formerly River Road Casino)
20595 Center Street East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
866-255-7848
10. PINE COUNTY
Grand Casino Hinckley
777 Lady Luck Drive
Hinckley, MN 55037
800-472-6321
11. RENVILLE COUNTY
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
39375 County Hwy 24
Morton, MN 56270
800-WIN CASH
800-946-2274
12. ROSEAU COUNTY
Seven Clans Casino Warroad
(Formerly Lake of the Woods Casino & Bingo)
1012 East Lake Street
Warroad, Minnesota 56763-2404
(800) 815-8293
(218) 386-3381
13. SCOTT COUNTY
Little Six Casino
2450 Sioux Trail NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 445-6000
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd
Prior Lake MN 55372
(800) 262-7799
(952) 445-9000
14. ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Fond Du Luth Casino
129 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
800-873-0280
218-722-0280
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
1430 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
800-992-PLAY (7529)
15. YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
5616 Prairie's Edge Lane
Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-2121
866-293-2121
Prairies Edge Convenience Store
Non-Smoking Casino
5610 Prairie's Edge Lane
Granite Falls, MN 56241
Phone Number: (320) 564-2121
The following businesses are all owned by the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Mahnomen MN 56557 Phone Number: (218) 983-3285.
In addition to these, there is the Grand Portage Trading Post Casino and the Prairies Edge Convenience Store.
3 Bears Golf, Liquor Store & Towing
DBA Berry's Liquor
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Cedar Crest Resort
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
City of Callaway
DBA Callaway Liquor Store
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
City of Mahnomen
DBA Wild Rice Lounge
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Double Barrel, LLC
DBA Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Golden Eagle Bingo
P.O Box 418
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2711
Hilltop Supper Club
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Isaacson-Bjorge Post 31 American Legion/Mahnomeh
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Loon Echo Inc
DBA Elbow Lake Store & Bar
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
M & W Foods Ogema
PO Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 983-3285
M & W Service of White Earth
PO Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
McArthur's Village Store, Inc.
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
MDS Food and Beverage, Inc.
DBA Lean to Tavern
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Northwood's Recreation, LLC
DBA Ice Cracking Lodge
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Ogema Fire Department
DBA Ogema Liquor Store
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Pappy's Cafe and Pizzeria
PO Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Pinehurst Resort and Lodge, Inc.
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Stumps Bar & Grill, LLC
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
Waubun Fire Relief
P.O. Box 395
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone Number: (218) 935-2148
June 1, 2020
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls was the first casino in Minnesota to reopen after two months of closure due to fears of COVID-19. Five other casinos opened in May including Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Little Six Casino and three Seven Clans casinos.
The Minnesota casinos that reopened in May are listed here by date:
May 18 Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
May 26 Little Six Casino
May 26 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
May 28 Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls
May 28 Seven Clans Casino Red Lake
May 28 Seven Clans Casino Warroad
Five more Minnesota casinos opened today. Four more have announced dates later this month.
June 1 Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
June 1 Grand Casino Hinckley
June 1 Grand Casino Mille Lacs
June 1 Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
June 1 Treasure Island Casino
June 19 Shooting Star Casino Hotel
June 19 Shooting Star Casino Bagley
June 22 Cedar Lakes Casino
June 22 Northern Lights Casino
Seven other Minnesota Indian casinos will remain closed until further notice. Announcements of reopening dates are expected soon. These casinos are the Black Bear Casino, Fond Du Luth Casino, Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, Northern Lights Casino, Shingobee on the Bay and White Oak Casino.
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March 11, 2020
A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is stalled in the state legislature due to opposition from the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA). MIGA represents the 11 tribes that operate 19 casinos in the state and oppose expansion of all off-reservation gambling, including sports betting.
A sports betting bill SF 1894 is currently active in the state senate but stalled in committee after receiving a letter from MIGA last week. The bill description is:
'Sports wagering commission establishment; sports pool operators and sports wagering premises licensing requirement; mobile and electronic ports pool licenses establishment; sports pools conduct regulation; local restrictions prohibition; sports wagering participation restrictions; excise tax imposition on sports wagers in lieu of corporate tax.'
* Excerpt from Bill SF 1894
The MIGA letter was dated March 1 and addressed to the Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee. In the letter the tribes expressed concern that legalized sports betting may negatively impact the gaming industry and suggested researching its impact in the 16 states that have legalized it.
'Regulated sports betting markets are new to 16 states and vary widely. Before pursuing any new types of gaming in Minnesota, MIGA urges a better understanding of the impacts from recently enacted sports betting laws, particularly in states with a significant tribal gaming presence.'
'Our position is unchanged; The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association continues to oppose the expansion of off-reservation gambling, including the legalization of sports betting and, therefore, must respectfully oppose SF1894.'
* Excerpts from MIGA letter, March 1, 2020
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January 18, 2019
Last week the chairmain of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, Charles Vig, wrote a letter to top government officials regarding sports betting in this year's legislative session.
The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association supports responsible gambling. Its membership includes all 11 federally-recognized Minnesota tribes.
The letter states the official position of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association and its members is the continued opposition to the expansion of off-reservation gambling, inclding the legalization of sports betting.
The letter was delivered to Gov. Tim Walz, Speaker Melissa Hortman, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk.
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06.10.2014 Real Balck Bear is Star of New Black Bear Casino Commercial
02.10.2014 Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley Host Food Drive
07.10.2013 Fond-du-Luth Casino Lowers Gaming Age
01.14.2012 Court Rules in favor of Fond du Lac Band Casino
11.07.2012 Mystic Lake Casino now selling alcohol
10.13.2012 New Seven Clans Casino Hotel planned for Warroad
03.19.2012 Racino Bill Voted Against by State Senate Committee
02.02.2011 Governor Fails To follow up On Minnesota Gaming expansion
08.08.2010 New Isle Vista Casino and Hotel planned near Bayfield
07.13.2010 'Best Minnesota Casinos' by Survey
12.23.2009 New Seven Clans Casino Red Lake is now open
11.17.2009 Mdewakanton Dakota appeal casino claims to Supreme Court
06.10.2009 Treasure Island recognized as 'sexy casino'
05.12.2009 Firekeepers Casino is training 300 dealers
05.01.2009 Red Lake bets on new casino
03.12.2009 Casino could pay for new Vikings stadium
10.14.2008 New Seven Clans Red Lake Casino ground breaking
08.22.2008 Treasure Island ribbon cutting celebration
06.25.2008 Treasure Island voted 'Favorite Casino' again
06.24.2008 Seven Clans Casino Red Lake to relocate and expand
05.22.2008 New Black Bear Casino opens
05.21.2008 Treasure Island Casino's new events center
02.12.2008 Black Bear Casino Opens Hotel
01.25.2008 Black Bear Casino expansion is ahead of schedule
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Minnesota slot machine casino gambling consists of 19 tribal casinos with slot machines.
Theoretical payout limits exist due to tribal-state compacts. Actual return statistics are not publicly available.
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The minimum legal gambling age in Minnesota depends upon the gambling activity:
Minnesota prohibited gambling for nearly a century which, to this day, still influences legalized gambling. The Minnesota House Research Department documented the convoluted history of legalizing gambling from 1945 to 2005 in Gambling in Minnesota: A Short History.
Establishment of tribal gaming regulations was through compacts. Minnesota’s eleven federally-recognized American Indian tribes were the first to negotiate and sign tribal-state gaming compacts. The 22 negotiated compacts produced 19 tribal casinos in the state.
Each tribe has two compacts, one for video games-of-chance and a second for card games. Tribal casinos operate under a combination of state law, tribal ordinance, and tribal-state compacts. Class II games-of-skill machines are unregulated by the state.
These gaming compacts permit non-video Class III Vegas-style, games-of-chance, slot machines. However, blackjack and non-banked card games such as poker and video games-of-chance are explicitly restricted. Also banned are electronic video games like video poker, video keno, video slots, and others.
The gaming compacts stipulate the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is responsible for the inspection and approval of these video gaming machines. Both parties agreed that the compacts should be effective in perpetuity but re-negotiations can occur if desired by both parties.
Minnesota makes all tribal-state compacts publicly available at Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, consisting of 100 downloadable pdf files.
*The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws might apply to various forms of gaming. It is not legal advice.
It is legal to own a slot machine privately in Minnesota.
Minnesota has six gaming control boards for various aspects of gambling oversight. The gaming compacts provide for inspection and approval of video gaming machines by the Department of Public Safety’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AEGD).
Further, compact gaming regulations approve the licensing casino employees, machine payout percentages, and regulation of the play of blackjack. Specific responsibilities of the AEGD includes:
There are 19 American Indian tribal casinos on reservations in Minnesota.
The largest casino in Minnesota is Mystic Lake Casino Hotel with 4,000 gaming machines.
The second-largest casino is Treasure Island Resort and Casino with 2,200 gaming machines.
Minnesota’s two pari-mutuel facilities Canterbury Park and Running Aces offer blackjack and non-banked card games such as poker. However, both racetracks can’t offer slot machines.
Minnesota’s 19 tribal casinos are:
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As written into tribal-state gaming compacts, the minimum and maximum theoretical payout for slot machines are 80% and 95%, respectively, over the lifetime of the game.
Further, video keno and similar games specifically cited have a theoretical payout requirement of no less than 75% applied to each number of spots marked per wager.
Video games of chance affected by player skill such as video poker and video blackjack have a minimum and maximum payout return of 83% and 98% again over the lifetime of the game. These limits assume optimal play.
Minnesota’s tribal casinos don’t offer return statistics to the public.
Minnesota slot machine casino gambling consists of 19 tribal casinos with video-style slot machines.
Minimum and maximum theoretical payout limits are 80% and 95% for video slot machines. Video keno has a lower payout return limit of 75%. Skill-based games like video poker and video blackjack are instead 83% and 98%, but assume a perfect playing strategy for optimal play. No return statistics are publicly available.
In the last year, there has been no significant changes in slots gaming industry of Minnesota.
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