Northern Wisconsin Casinos
Lake of the Torches Resort and Casino: 510 Old Abe Road, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538; 1800 25-TORCH; from US-51 take WI Hwy. 47 West
About 40 miles northwest of Rhinelander, nestled among a picturesque chain of ten lakes lies the secluded Lake of the Torches Resort and Casino. The casino is attractively decorated in an authentic Native American theme and features almost 900 ticket-in/ticket-out slot machines starting at two cents on the general casino floor and includes high-limit slots in the Bear’s Den. The casino features twelve blackjack tables open nearly all day and bingo six days per week.
They offer a frequent players’ reward program, the Torchlight Club, which offers redemption for jewelry, appliances and electronics.
The complex also features more than 100 luxurious hotel rooms (rates begin at $100 with discounts for Torchlight members), a small bar, a 24-hour buffet, and a food court. The nearby area is well-known for fishing, hiking, biking, and boating.
This facility is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Table gaming has limited hours, see website for details.
Lac Courte Oreilles Casino, Lodge, and Convention Center: 13767W Cty. Rd. B, Hayward, WI 54843; 1 800 LCO-CASH; East of Hayward at the intersection of Cty. Rds. B &K
Just east of the quaint logging town of Hayward, Lac Courte Oreilles Casino features more than 700 slots from pennies to dollars, video poker, and keno. The facility also has eight blackjack tables, and roulette and craps tables. However, patrons should be forewarned that these specialty games are only available during peak gaming times (afternoons and evenings).
The LCO Party Club is the casino’s frequent player program and gives cardholders the opportunity to redeem their accumulated points for cash and prizes.
The lodge features more than 50 rooms with rates starting as low as $49 per night and offers amenities including a cedar wood sauna, complimentary continental breakfast, and rooms with optional Jacuzzis. The LCO Casino also features a three-meal buffet and “off-the-menu” service available anytime the casino is open.
There is a satellite casino called Grindstone Creek located four miles south of the flagship LCO location on Hwy. K. The main casino is open 8-2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 8-4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The Grindstone Creek Casino is open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day.
Menominee Casino, Bingo and Hotel: N277 Highway 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135; 1 800 343 7778; North of Shawano at WI Hwy. 47/55 and Alpine Dr.
Lying between Legend and Moshawquit Lakes 15 miles north of Shawano is Wisconsin’s first Las-Vegas style casino, which opened in 1987. Menominee features some of the best poker in the state at their six live action tables – including Texas Hold Ã?¯Ã?¿Ã?½Em, Omaha, and seven card stud. They also have weekly tournaments, including qualifying rounds for the WPT World Championship. The casino has more than 850 slot machines ranging from penny progressives up to five-dollar denomination machines, most with ticket-in/ticket-out technology. Bingo occurs daily, twice daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Blackjack, Let it Ride, Craps and Roulette are also available.
Menominee’s frequent player program, the MVP Club, offers members an opportunity to redeem their points for cash or for meals at the on-site eatery, the Forest Island Restaurant.
The complex also features more than 100 rooms for overnight stay. Guests receive a $10 casino matchplay coupon and a free continental breakfast. Rates start at $55 per night. Menominee also features a 60-site RV Park, with 27 electrical hook-ups. RV rates begin at $10 per night, and each registered adult receives a $5 matchplay coupon, and has access to many of the common-area amenities for the hotel (e.g. pool, sauna, spa, etc.).
This facility is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Table gaming has limited hours, see website for details.
Whitetail Crossing Casino: 27867 WI Hwy. 21, Tomah, WI 54660; 1 866 880 9822; East of Tomah on Hwy. 21
As one of the smallest casinos in Wisconsin, Whitetail Crossing features 100 slot machines, with little in the way of accommodations, or dining. However, Whitetail is part of the Ho-Chunk Nation’s conglomeration of casinos and all Ho-Chunk Nation Reward Cards are accepted for point accumulation and redemption. Despite its relatively small size and lack of amenities, this location is quite popular due to its relative proximity to the 90/94 interchange just south of Tomah. This area is thus quite saturated with dining and accommodation possibilities.
Majestic Pines Casino and Bingo: W9010 WI Hwy. 54, Black River Falls, WI 54615; 1 800 657 4621; 4 Miles east of I-94’s Exit #116 on Hwy. 54
A popular spot for travelers along I-94, Majestic Pines offers more than 600 video poker, keno and slot machines accepting denominations from one cent up to five dollars. Majestic Pines also features eight blackjack tables with a $3 minimum (Sunday-Thursday, $5 on Friday and Saturday) and a spacious 500-seat bingo hall.
Majestic Pines is one of five casinos owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation which shares one frequent player program, the Ho-Chunk Rewards Club. This program offers a wide variety of merchandise for rewards including Packers sweatshirts, electronics, luggage and outdoor equipment.
The hotel features 60 rooms with rates starting as low as $49 per night, with discounts for Rewards Club members. Majestic Pines also features a buffet available from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. with a 10% discount for Rewards Club members. Majestic Pines also has a small snack bar just off the main casino floor.
The casino also offers a free shuttle from both La Crosse and Eau Claire. This facility is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Table gaming has limited hours, see website for details.
Rainbow Casino: 949 Cty. Rd. G, Nekoosa, WI 54457; 1 800 782 4560; North of Necedah on Cty. Rd. G between Hwys. 173 and 21
Rainbow Casino is located between Necedah and Wisconsin Rapids and features twelve blackjack tables with $3 minimums with 2 deck pitch and 6 deck shoes. They feature more than 650 slot and video poker games. In December 1998, Rainbow made history by giving away the largest jackpot from a Native American casino. A one-dollar Wheel of Fortune paid out $7,468,995. Rainbow Casino is owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation and participates in the Ho-Chunk Rewards Club.
The Rainbow Grille offers nightly specials including the Friday fish fry (a Wisconsin tradition), and a Sunday brunch buffet. A snack bar is also located just off the casino floor for quick bites. Rainbow Casino also offers special deals on lodging through local area hotels. See the Rainbow Casino website for details.
This casino offers shuttles from Marshfield, St. Point and Plover. This casino is open weekdays from 8 – 2 a.m. and 24 hours per day on weekends. Table gaming has limited hours, see website for details.
Mole Lake Casino: 3084 WI Hwy. 55, Crandon, WI 54520; 1 800 236 WINN; Northwest of Antigo on Hwy. 55 between Pearson and Crandon
Mole Lake features bingo five days per week, a wide selection of progressive slot machines and a renovated blackjack area (opening in April 2006). While this casino does not have a frequent player program, it often runs impressive specials and packages that more than compensate.
Mole Lake has a small 25 unit motel onsite with rates starting at $46 per night. Each adult guest receives a $10 coupon per night. Mole Lake features two dining establishments, the Ban’gi Bistro and CafÃ?© Manoomin. CafÃ?© Manoomin serves traditional American favorites including broasted chicken, barbecue and prime rib. However, CafÃ?© Manoomin also serves more unique Native American fare such as Indian Tacos on homemade fry bread, venison chili and wild rice (the English translation of the Chippewa word manoomin). Windtalkers is a small bar located just off the main casino floor with nightly drink specials.
Bad River Lodge and Casino: 123 Maple St., Odanah, WI 54861; 1 800 777 7449; 10 Miles East of Ashland on US Highway 2
Known as “the friendliest casino in the north”, Bad River features over 400 video poker, keno and slot machines with denominations ranging from penny machines up to $5. The blackjack area also features $2 shoe games, $3 pitch games, roulette, craps, 3-card poker, Let-It-Ride, and Hold Ã?¯Ã?¿Ã?½Em.
Bad River’s Player’s Club offers a free $5 in casino cash just for signing up and offers some of the most generous bonuses in the state for its members.
The casino has an on-site restaurant and snack bar. The snack bar features sub sandwiches, milkshakes, freshly baked cookies, egg rolls, and Wisconsin favorites like pasties. Rates for the 50 room lodge start at $45 for a double queen room. Bad River also offers free RV parking with electric hook-ups available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bad River’s Moccasin Trail Center in the east side parking lot also features a mini-casino and convenience store. Bad River is also working to connect the Iron County Horse Trail to their casino and lodge for snowmobile enthusiasts.
Other places to check out:
Pine Hills Golf Course and Casino
NF9498 Big Lake Rd
Gresham, WI, 54128
Isle Vista Casino
88705 State Road 13 N
Bayfield, WI, 54814
St. Croix Casino and Hotels (Webster, Danbury, Turtle Lake):
CALL 1-800-BET-U-WIN
St. Croix Casino & Hotel
777 Highway 8/63
Turtle Lake, WI
Little Turtle Hertel Express
4384 State Road 70
Webster, WI 54893
HOLE IN THE WALL CASINO & HOTEL
HWYS 35 AND 77
DANBURY, WI 54830
