All Minnesota casinos are located on Indian reservations and under a compact reached with the state the only type of table game permitted is blackjack. Additionally, the only kind of slot machines allowed are the electronic video variety. Therefore, you will not find any mechanical slots that have traditional reels - only video screens. Minnesota casinos vary in size starting with the intimate Lake of the Woods operation with seven blackjack tables all the way up to the massive Mystic Lake complex with its two casinos and 111 blackjack tables.
The Minnesota Indian tribes are not required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks. According to the terms of the compact between the state and the tribes, however, the minimum and maximum payouts are regulated as follows: video poker and video blackjack - 83% to 98%, slot machines - 80% to 95%, keno - 75% to 95%. Each tribe is free to set its machines to pay back anywhere within those limits.
The hours of operation are listed for those casinos that are not open on a 24-hour basis. Unless otherwise noted, all casinos offer: video slots, video poker, video keno and blackjack. The minimum gambling age is 18 (21 if liquor is served). For more information on visiting Minnesota call the state's office of tourism at (800) 657-3700.
www.blackbearcasinohotel.com Location:(130 miles N. of Twin Cities) Toll-Free Number: (888) 771-0777 Reservation Number: (800) 553-0022 Rooms: 158 Price Range: $49-$89 Suites: 60 Price Range: $59-$109 Restaurants: 2 (open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes Buffets: L-$6.95 D-$8.95/$14.95 (Thurs) Casino Size: 65,000 Square Feet Other Games: Bingo, Video Craps Fun Book: Only given to hotel guests Senior Discount: 10% discount on hotel rooms, if 50, or older. Mon-Wed receive 10% off at the gift shop, a lunch buffet discount, and match play coupons Special Features: Hotel is connected to casino by a sky walk.
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www.fireflycreek.com Location:(110 miles W. of Twin Cities. Five minutes S.E. of Granite Falls on Highway 67 E.) Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes Casino Size: 26,000 Square Feet Hours: 8am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat) Senior Discount: Special coupons given on Mondays, if 60, or older Special Features: Two miles from state and city parks with RV hookups.
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www.fondduluthcasino.com Location:(150 miles N.E. of Twin Cities) Toll-Free Number: (800) 873-0280 Restaurants: 2 Snack Bars Liquor: Yes Casino Size: 20,000 Square Feet Casino Hours: 10am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat) Other Games: Bingo Senior Discount: Sunday bingo discount, if 55, or older Special Features: One hour free parking in lot adjacent to casino (must be validated in casino).
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www.fortunebay.com Location:(150 miles N.E. of Twin Cities. 24 miles N.E. of Virginia, MN on the S. shore of Lake Vermilion) Toll-Free Number: (800) 992-7529 Hotel Reservations: (800) 555-1714 Rooms: 85 Price Range: $59-$149 Suites: 33 Price Range: $119-$149 Restaurants: 2 Liquor: Yes Buffets: B-$6.95 (Sat-Mon) L-$5.95 (Tue/Wed) D-$9.95 (Sun) $10.95 (Mon-Wed)/$12.95 (Thu) $13.95 (Fri)/$14.95 (Sat) Casino Size: 17,000 Square Feet Other Games: Bingo (Wed-Sun), Keno Casino Marketing: (800) 555-1714 ext-7507 Senior Discount: $5 casino cash Mon/Thu from 9am-5pm, if 55 or older. $5 off Sunday bingo. Buffet and room discounts. Special Features: Located on S.E. shore of Lake Vermilion. Snowmobile and hiking trails.
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www.grandcasinosmn.com Location:(76 miles N. of Twin Cities. One mile E. of I-35's Hinckley exit on Route 48) Toll-Free Number: (800) GRAND-21 RV Reservations: (800) 995-GRAND Hotel Reservations: (800) HOTEL-17 Rooms: 485 Price Range: $40-$85 (Hotel) Price Range: $40-$80 (Inn) Suites: 50 Price Range: $70-$180 Restaurants: 5 2 open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes Buffets: L-$6.99 D-$8.99/$9.99 (Fri-Sat) $15.99 (Tue) Casino Size: 90,000 Square Feet Other Games: Video Horse Racing, Video Black- jack, Video Craps, Video Roulette, Bingo (Thu-Tue) Casino Marketing: (800) GRAND-76 Special Features: 224-space RV park with full hookup. Kid's Quest - supervised children's activity center. 2, 4 and 6-deck blackjack games. High stakes gambling area. Video arcade. Free live entertainment (Tue-Sun). Weekly and special monthly blackjack tournaments. 18-hole championship golf course. Free pet kennel. AAA members receive 10% room discount.
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www.grandcasinosmn.com Location:(90 miles N. of Twin Cities. On Highway 169 on the W. shore of Lake Mille Lacs) Toll-Free Number: (800) 626-LUCK Reservation Number: (800) HOTEL-17 Rooms: 284 Price Range: $45-$115 Suites: 40 Price Range: $125-$205 Restaurants: 4 (2 open 24 hours) Liquor: No Buffets: L-$7.44 D-$9.57(Mon/Wed) $10.64 (Thu-Sun)/$17.03 (Tues) Casino Size: 120,000 Square Feet Other Games: Bingo (Sun-Fri), Video Horse Racing, Video Blackjack, Video Craps, Video Roulette Casino Marketing: (800) GRAND-76 Special Features: High stakes gambling area. 2, 4 and 6-deck blackjack games. Kid's Quest - supervised children's activity center. Video arcade.
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www.grandportagemn.com Location:(N.E. tip of Minnesota. 300 miles N. of Twin Cities. On Highway 61, five miles from the Canadian border) Reservation Number: (800) 543-1384 Rooms: 100 Price Range: $56-$66 Restaurants: 2 Liquor: Yes Buffets: D-$8.95 (Sat) Other Games: Bingo Casino Marketing: (218) 475-2401 Fun Book: Only given to Lodge guests Special Features: Located on Lake Superior with lake view rooms. Indoor pool and sauna. Hiking, skiing and snowmobile trails. Gift shop. Marina. RV hookups and campground. Free shuttle service to and from Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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