Minnesota Casino Information & Gambling Guide
by: WCD Staff, Sunday Jul 20th, 2008
Introduction to Minnesota. If you are coming to Minnesota on any of your casino vacations or gambling road trips, you will find
Minnesota has casinos and racinos.
Minnesota casino hotels
If you wish to stay at some nice casino hotels in Minnesota, please click this link: Minnesota casino hotels, we actually have 453 Minnesota hotels you can book directly from World Casino Directory. Click here to see a list of all Minnesota hotels available.
During your visit, be sure to check out our detailed
map of Minnesota casinos. Take me to the
casino list.
Minnesota Casinos & Gambling
Minnesota casinos and gambling have slots, blackjack, craps and poker... Minnesota has a population 5,000,000 people. Minnesota is often called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," it is a Northern state in the United States of America known for its natural beauty, cultural activities, and prosperous economy. Minnesota is ranked as the "Most Livable State" by the USA and has an area of 79,610 square miles. The capital of Minnesota is St. Paul which has a population of approximately 280,000. It is located next to Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. The 2 cities are referred to as the "Twin Cities" of Minnesota.
Minnesota casinos are scattered throughout the state, either on Native American Tribal land or under Native American Indian jurisdiction. Minnesota has 22 tribal-state regulations and Minnesota casinos allow blackjack, slots, craps, and other video gaming machines. Bingo and poker are allowed, too and are allowed by separate tribal agreements.
The Mystic Lake Casino, in Prior Lake, is the biggest casino in Minnesota, with 125,000 square feet of gaming aream, 4,000 slot machines, over 80 live table games, four dining areasn, plus a hotel.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is in Welch, Minnesota and is also one of the bigger casinos in Minnesota, with over 116,000 square feet of gambling pace, 2,500+ slot machines, 40+ live table games, seven restaurants, and hotel.
Jackpot Junction is another popular Minnesota casino located in Morton, Minnesota with 80,000 sq ft of gambling space, 1,650 slots, 28 live table games including blackjack and poker, plus plenty of dining in nine restaurants and 2 hotels. Minnesota casinos also include the Grand Casino Hinckley, MN w/ 54,800sqft of gaming area, 2,170 slots, 47 table games, six dining restaurants, and four hotels; and the Grande Casino Mille Lacs, in Onamia, with 54,800 square feet, 1,885 slots, 24 table games, five restaurants, and two hotels.
Some of the smaller Minnesota casinos include the Fortune Bay Resort Casino, in Tower, with 50,000 square feet, 686 slots, and 12 table games; the Northern Lights Casino, in Walker, with 40,000 square feet, 950 slots, and 12 table games; and the Fond-du-Luth Casino, in Duluth, with 20,000 square feet, 745 slots, and four table games. The Prairie Edge Casino Resort, a smaller casino in Granite Falls, has 27,000 square feet, 660 slots, and six table games.
Minnesota casino gambling doesn't provide any revenue in the form of taxes to Minnesota. There are fees however, that compensate the state to some extent for inspections and other items in the tribal agreements with the state.
While Minnesota is rich in natural attractions, a land of "sky-tinted" waters, with an economy that might be well be enhanced with the future expansion of gambling and introduction of more casinos in the state.
Minnesota Casinos and Gambling Facts
by: WCD Staff, Sunday Jul 20th, 2008 |
Where does Minnesota rank in terms of gambling?
First of all, out of all the states in United States with legal gambling, Minnesota ranks number 17 out of 46 in number of casinos.
Minnesota has a total of 21 casinos and pari-mutuel facilities at your disposal.
The casinos / wagering facilities are spread out in 19 different cities throughout the state.
The top city by no. of casinos is a tie between
Mahnomen and
Prior Lake with 2 casinos a piece.
Top casino town in Minnesota judged by number of games
The city of
Mahnomen which is in Minnesota has more gaming facilities to pick from than any other city in Minnesota with casinos, it has a total of
2 casinos to select from.
Largest Casino / betting facilities in Minnesota
Out of every casinos in Minnesota you will find
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel to be the biggest. It has 3700 slot machines and 88 table games. You can reach Mystic Lake Casino Hotel by phone at (800) 262-7799 or click this link:
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel to see its information page.
2nd Largest Casino / betting facility in Minnesota
Coming in second place for largest casino in Minnesota is
Grand Casino Hinckley with 2144 slot machines and 28 table games. This casino can be reached at (800) 472-6321 or click this link:
Grand Casino Hinckley to see its information page.
The casino with the largest gaming space in square footage is
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel with 125000 square feet of gaming space. Contact Mystic Lake Casino Hotel at (800) 262-7799 or click here:
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Information.
Minnesota Casino News & Minnesota Gambling Forum
Check the Minnesota gambling news or discuss Minnesota gaming in the
Minnesota gambling forum. Or check in on Minnesota's most gambling rich city here:
Mahnomen casino news.
Give the casino gambling in Minnesota a try next time you are in the state.
