Let the Minnesota Games Begin

Now that it’s freezin’ season, casinos are what’s hot for a sure-bet memorable meeting or exciting event. After all, there’s nothing like the great indoors at a casino, especially when everything you need is conveniently located under one roof — meeting spaces and business centers; tantalizing menu options served sit-down or buffet; hotel accommodations that make every guest feel like a high roller; entertainment done Vegas-style and of course, the excitement of the casino games.

This month, meetingpages.com spotlights those casinos and casino resorts in your region that offer you the winning combination of services and amenities. There are no losers here folks.

What a Deal

If you want in on one of the best deals in southeastern Minnesota, then you need to check out the island — Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing. Their Island Event Center boasts 30,000 square feet of functional space, plus state-of-art AV equipment to help you make your event a big deal! But that’s not all. With 480 luxurious hotel rooms, hot gaming, cool eateries and a 24-lane bowling alley complete with arcade, lounge, party rooms and a deli snack bar, your group may want to stay happily stranded there for quite some time.

Hit the Jackpot

Looking for a great payout on a space for groups of 10 to 1400? Hit the jackpot at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton. It’s the ideal spot for your trade show, convention, meeting or corporate event with a large Exposition Center, on-site dining at four unique food outlets, and 380 deluxe hotel rooms. Downtime is well spent at the casino or catching headline acts regularly appearing in the Amphitheater. Best of all, when you book your meeting for any Monday through Thursday in April or May 2011, they’ll waive the banquet room and AV rental fees. Smart planners won’t wait to cash in on that deal!

Feeling Lucky

Luck is a lady every night (and day) at the Fortune Bay Resort + Casino in Tower. Flexible, diverse meeting/conference facilities including the Woodlands Ballroom, offer multiple configurations for small to large groups, so you design the exact size and space your event requires. And if great food, deluxe rooms, breathtaking views of Lake Vermilion, and on-site casino gaming weren’t enough, your meeting attendees will count their lucky stars for the resort’s pool, hot tub, sauna and exercise room.

Get in on the Action

There’s so much to see and do at the Grand Casino Hinckley Events + Convention Center and Grand Casino Mille Lacs, your guests will want to get in on all the action. Both feature multi-functional rooms for small and large groups with savory banquet services and luxurious on-site hotels. On-location shopping at both resorts and nearby recreational activities including snowmobiling, hiking and cross-country ski trails make these both can’t-miss destinations for your next meeting, banquet, convention, trade show or corporate retreat.

Wild Card

Go a little wild in Carlton at the Black Bear Casino Resort. Conventions, banquets, meetings or retreats are perfectly suited to the more than 17,000 square feet of event space. Play your cards right and your guests can take advantage of the full banquet menu, DJ services, more than 2000 slot machines, slot and black jack high limit areas and bingo. Your guests can groove to live music or laugh out loud at comedy acts in the Bear’s Cobalt Cabaret, and at the end of the day, leave their wild side behind in one of the super comfy rooms of the 12-story hotel.

Winning Streak

The deck is stacked in your favor when you book your event at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This premier entertainment destination offers multiple levels of meeting space, free parking, onsite dining and AV options that are aces! Post-meeting, your guests will race to enjoy a variety of entertainment options including live horse racing, simulcast racing and a 24/7 Card Club featuring Texas Hold’em, Blackjack and more.

A Big Payoff

Count on a big payoff when the site of your meeting or event is the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake. This all-inclusive entertainment destination offers everything from spacious ballrooms to small meeting rooms, complimentary wi-fi, cutting-edge AV equipment and even laptop and PC rental to make your meeting complete. After the work is done, go all in for the on-site gaming, entertainment, spa, fitness facility, and award-winning cuisine, plus more than 600 luxurious hotel rooms.

The stakes are high when you’re planning a meeting or event. Stack the odds in your favor by booking at one of our spotlight casinos and come out a winner every time.