Find Your Favourite North Dakota Casino Resorts 2025

Casino gambling in North Dakota is restricted to tribal casinos and charitable gaming centers so you’ll not find any of the big name casino brands in state.

However, some of the tribal casinos offer a full gambling experience along with lovely properties and great amenities too.

One issue that is under discussion in North Dakota is regarding charitable gaming. Initially only a few local charities and groups applied for a gaming license, however it has now become big business with over 800 sites offering up to ten Electronic Pull Tab machines plus live table games and poker tournaments. 

Further legislation is expected to be introduced to tighten the criteria of who can apply for charitable gaming licenses in the state so watch this space. 

As for the tribal casinos, let’s take a look at what’s on offer. 

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North Dakota Land-Based Casino Operators

There are five Indian tribes in North Dakota operating 13 tribal gaming operations between them. Some are full service casinos while others are bingo halls or lounges with some gaming options. The tribes are:

• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians – Operate Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino, Grand Treasure Casino and three smaller gaming venues
• Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota – Operate Prairie Knights Casino and Resort and Grand River Casino and Resort
• Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation – Operate the Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel 
• Spirit Lake Tribe – Operate Spirit Lake Casino & Hotel
• Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation – Operate 4 Bears Casino and Lodge plus the under-construction Son of Star Casino as well as three smaller venues

North Dakota Casino Resorts 

Let’s take a closer look at the three biggest casinos in North Dakota:

• Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel – Located an hour south of Fargo, the Dakota Magic resort has 150 rooms, three restaurants, an 18 hole golf course and a live music venue. The casino has 850 slots, 17 live table games and a Dakota Nation Sportsbook. 
• Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino – Located in Belcourt, The Sky Dancer resort has 146 rooms,  three restaurants, a 1,500 seat concert venue and is home to Turtle Island Indoor Water Park with three waterslides and a 175 foot long lazy river. The casino has 820 slot machines, 10 table games, six poker tables and bingo. 
• Prairie Knights Casino and Resort – Located near Fort Yates on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Prairie Knights offers 200 guest rooms, an indoor pool with waterslide, fitness room, arcade and four restaurants. There’s also a 34,000 square foot event center hosting concerts and events all year round. The casino has 600 slots, ten live table games, bingo, poker and high limit gaming. 

More Than Gambling

Thinking of visiting North Dakota? Check out these great things to do and see in state. 

• Theodore Roosevelt National Park  – One of North Dakota’s most popular tourist attractions, there are two regions to explore. The North unit is full of self-guided nature trails, and you can visit the prairie dog town, Oxbow Overlook and the Edge of Glacier Pullout. The South unit is all about conservation and you may spot buffalo, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, wild horses, and mule deer. Make sure you bring your camera!
• Medora Musical & Pitchfork Steak Fondue – Tour the 26-room Chateau de Mores built in 1883 by the founder of Medora, watch a family-friendly Western musical under the stars and in the summer you can eat a steak cooked ‘cowboy style’ at the Pitchfork Fondue overlooking the Badlands.
• Historical Spots – There are many places in North Dakota to celebrate the history and tribal heritage of the state. For instance, the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site and Pembina State Museum are all great examples. 
• Fun Days Out – Whatever activities you’re into, you’ll find it in North Dakota. Fun ideas include Roosevelt Zoo, Magic City Discovery Centre, North American Bison  Discovery Center, Devils Lake, Fargo Air Museum and Icelandic State Park. 

Important Considerations

The legal age for gambling in North Dakota casinos varies depending on the venue and the type of activity. In 2022, the legal age for gambling in North Dakota tribal casinos was lowered from 21 to 19 years and over.  

Some gambling activities at charitable gaming venues is 18 years and over but it is always advisable to check with the venue directly and take along photographic ID.