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Minnesota is known as the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’ due to its stunning lakes, landscapes and natural beauty. For many, it is an outdoor paradise with plenty of adventures and escapades to be had, but it also offers a lot of indoor adventure too in the way of casinos.

The casino industry in Minnesota is exclusively tribal-owned. When the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was signed in 1988, Minnesota became the first state to sign gaming compacts with local tribes. Today, there are 11 federally-recognized Minnesota tribes, running 20 large casinos in 17 different counties across the state. So, what can you expect from the casinos in Minnesota? Let’s take a look. 

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Minnesota Land-Based Casino Operators

Because the casinos in Minnesota are all tribal-owned, you won’t see any of the big commercial casino operators involved. As well as the 20 main casinos, tribes also own  multiple smaller gaming operations located in fuel stations, markets, bingo halls, and trading posts. Some of the key casino owners in Minnesota are:

• Leech Lake Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe – Own three Minnesota casinos – Northern Lights Casino Hotel, Cedar Lakes Casino, White Oak Casino 
• White Earth Nation– Own two Shooting Star casinos in Bagley and Mahnomen and lots of smaller gaming operations
• Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians – Own three casinos in Minnesota – The Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls, Seven Clans Casino Warroad and Seven Clans Casino Red Lake
• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community – Own the impressive Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino
• Prairie Island Indian Community – own Treasure Island Resort and Casino located on the Mississippi River

Minnesota Casino Resorts 

When it comes to the tribal-owned casino resorts in Minnesota, there are some highly impressive options to choose from. These include:

• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Operating for three decades, the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has continually expanded from a small slots and bingo hall to a mega casino resort. Featuring golf courses, high-end dining, a spa, and big-ticket entertainment at its 2,000 seat Vegas style theater or 8,000 seat amphitheater, the resort has over 700 rooms. It also has Minnesota’s largest gaming floor with over 4,000 slots, 100 blackjack tables, electronic games and bingo too. 
• Treasure Island Resort and Casino – Located 40 minutes outside of the Twin Cities, Treasure Island Resort has no association with Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip. It does, however, have Minnesota’s second largest hotel with 788 rooms plus a casino floor offering 1,800 slots, 40 table games, a poker room and bingo. Guests of the hotel can enjoy an indoor waterpark, bowling alley, arcade and golf course as well as taking a ride on its 100-person yacht that cruises the Mississippi River. 
• Grand Casino Hinkley – Owned and operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's, the resort has two hotels, one with 560 rooms, the other with 150 rooms, both with a shuttle service to the casino floor. The resort has a golf course, arcade and spa and you can choose from a range of eateries. The casino has 1,600 slots, 22 blackjack tables, you can also play bingo and pull tabs. 

More Than Gambling

Minnesota offers a huge variety of activities and sights to see, both indoors and outdoors such as:

• Mall of America  – The largest mall in the US, this is a cross between a shopping paradise and a theme park. As well as 500 stores, you can also visit Nickelodeon Universe to ride roller coasters and meet characters, or try out the Crayola Experience or the SEA LIFE Aquarium, watch a movie or play mini-golf. 
• Outdoor Activities – With so many lakes, Minnesota is a haven for water sports enthusiasts who enjoy paddling and kayaking and even ice skating in the winter.

But there is also beautiful scenery and waterfalls to be seen when you go hiking or biking along the many trails.  Places such as Gooseberry Falls State Park and Itasca State Park are stunning and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) is a must visit if you love camping and stargazing. 

• Days Out – There’s so many attractions and family friendly activities to enjoy such as Minnesota Zoo or Como Zoo, The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis with the Endless Bridge, Split Rock Lighthouse, International Wolf Center or even the Ice Castles winter attraction in New Brighton.
• Prince – If you’re a music fan, you can tour Paisley Park which is Prince’s legendary recording studio and home.

Important Considerations

The minimum age for casino gambling in Minnesota is 18 years, which is different to many states who operate a 21 and over policy.  However, individual casinos can stipulate their own age restrictions and some still operate a 21 plus rule in certain areas such as bars with alcohol. It is always advisable to check ahead if you’re worried about age limits and bring photographic ID with you on entry.