Hit the Jackpot — Winning Minnesota Casino Event Venues

Don’t take a chance on choosing just any event venue for your gathering, when you can hit the jackpot at any one of these Minnesota casinos.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack, Columbus, MN

What you need to know: Located just 20 minutes North of 694 in Columbus, MN, and Part of the GrandStay Hospitality Group, Running Aces adheres to the brand commitment, “Every Guest — Every Time.” That means a modern, Scandinavian-designed hotel that offers an “Up North” feel with large rooms, business center, workout room, indoor pool, hotel bar, and free WiFi. The hotel atrium can hold up to 450 guests for a standing reception and up to 200 for a banquet. No question, this is the place to be for your next event.

Why we like it: It’s poker rooms, table games, blackjack tournaments, and live racing. It’s entertainment, like bingo and comedy shows. And finally, whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, Asian cuisine, or burgers and more, it’s Minnesota-inspired comfort food.

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

What you need to know: Located just 50 minutes southeast of the Twin Cities in Welch, MN, Treasure Island Resort & Casino is an all-inclusive destination for meetings, corporate gatherings, and retreats. The facility offers up to 50,000 square feet of elegant, functional meeting space, banquet seating for up to 1,000, and state-of-the-art AV equipment. Award-winning chefs provide full-service, gourmet catering.

Why we like it: Featuring more than 2200 slot, poker, and keno machines, water park, Vegas-style entertainment, and pampering Wave Spa, it’s the perfect place to unwind at the end of the workday. Tado Steakhouse, Mongo Bay Grill, Island Perk, Currents Restaurant, Xtreme Café and Prime Thyme Sub Shop offer guests plenty of culinary options.

Grand Casino Hinckley

What you need to know: Drive north from the metro, and in a little more than an hour you can experience the many amenities of Grand Casino Hinckley. The 22,480 square foot ballroom can be divided into five separate function rooms or open up the whole thing for up to 2,288 guests. Customized menus, AV equipment, WiFi, and more make this the ideal location to meet. The casino’s Business Account Executive will help you plan your unforgettable event.

Why we like it: Guests can choose from a variety of lodging accommodations, from luxury hotel rooms and suites to roomy chalets for groups. With nine dining options, from gourmet to casual, there’s something for everyone here. After hours can be spent relaxing at the Grand Harmony Spa, playing a round at the Grand National Golf Club, rocking out to exciting entertainers, or winning big in the casino with slots, blackjack, bingo, and pull tabs.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

What you need to know: Ninety minutes north from the Twin Cities lies Grand Casino Mille Lacs at one of the prettiest lake areas in the state. The casino’s helpful staff will assist you in planning the perfect meeting, conference, or get-away for any size group. Two Grand Ballrooms are available with space for up to 1,600 in Grand Ballroom 1 and 264 in Grand Ballroom 2. Customized menu options, WiFi, and AV equipment are available to make your event one your guests will never forget. Guests can rest in comfort at either the Mille Lacs Hotel or Eddy’s Mille Lacs Lake Resort.

Why we like it: When the meetings end the fun begins at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. Guests can test their luck at the casino at the slots, blackjack tables, poker games, or bingo; six dining options serve up everything from gourmet meals to pub food; while premier entertainment is always happening here.

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

What you need to know: Located just 35 minutes from the Twin Cities, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is the place to meet in the metro. Whether you’re staying for business, fun, or a little bit of both, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel® is the perfect combination of professional atmosphere and premier entertainment destination. Mystic Lake Center® joins Mystic Lake Casino Hotel® to encompass a true resort experience, featuring 70,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space and 766 modern hotel rooms—making it one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities metro. Luxurious accommodations, distinctive dining, live gaming, a championship golf course, and headliner entertainment are just steps away from any event space.

Why we like it: Once your guests have left the boardroom, they’ll want to gather around the Casino’s blackjack tables, tee off at the golf course, enjoy a round at The Meadows Bar and Grille, or relax at the Spa. Renowned for featuring many big names in entertainment, booking your event at Mystic guarantees you’ll make a lasting impression.

Shooting Star Casino Hotel, Event Center — Thank Your Lucky Stars!

What you need to know: For an unforgettable event, choose this 73,000 square-foot Las Vegas-style casino with state-of-the-art concert venue, 30,000 square feet of event space, 386-room luxury hotel and spa, and award-winning dining establishments. Guests who try their hand at casino slots, black jack, poker, and bingo will thank their lucky stars you booked your event at Shooting Star Casion Hotel, Event Center.

Why we like it: The casino resort boasts a spa, RV Park and four dining options.