Located in the wonderful district of Carlton, Minnesota, at just a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities, Black Bear Casino is one of the best gambling locations in the state. The business is owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
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The Black Bear Casino boasts a plethora of games that should suit the needs of both beginner and seasoned gamblers including Slots, Blackjack, Bingo, and Poker. The slots section is by far the most comprehensive boasting over 1,800 video slot machines which can be operated using anything from pennies, nickels, quarters, or dollars.
The casino currently offers 14 tables of Blackjack where gamblers can try their luck or test their gambling skills. As expected, Blackjack at Black Bear Casino can be done only under a series of strict rules. The payment will be doneat the odds of 3-2, and insurance bets will be paidat the odds of 2-1.
Pairs may be divided up to three times for a total of four hands, and each additional wager to be divided must be equal to the original one. Furthermore, gamblers may not touch the cards, andthere’s no “surrender” option. The hand signals are requiredon all hands, except Blackjack. Finally, players must be at least 18 years of age.
Same as with Blackjack, players must be over 18 to participate in Bingo gaming. The most important rules are as follows: players must purchase a Bingo package to be admittedin the Bingo Hal, the Bingo admission must be keptin view at all times, no splitting of packages, multiple winners can divide prizes.
The hotel
Gambling can take a lot of time and can definitelybe very tiresome. The resort provides its guests with comfy and well-equipped rooms in which is one of the newest casino hotels in the whole state. The hotel features 250 rooms with check-in rates starting at $52 per night and all the modern amenities one might expect from a first-class hotel such as 32″ flat screen TVs, high-speed internet access, and more.
Other amenities
As mentioned before, the Black Bear Casino Resort is designed to cater tothe needs of solo gamblers as well as those who want to enjoy some quality time with their families. The list of extra amenities includes a players club, a golf course, an arcade, swimming pool, event center, a gift shop, as well as bus tours.
As far as dining and drinking options are concerned, the Black Bear Casino Resort provides its guests with various good options such as the Seven Fires Steakhouse, the Buffet at the Bear, Sage Deli, and Black Bear Coffee shop.
The Seven Fires Steakhouse is easily the most comprehensive establishment within the resort offering a wide range of foods such as steak entrees, dinner menus, or seafood specialties such as Canadian Lobster Tail, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Catch of the Day, and many more. The place’s specialties include Kobe Burger, Steak Diane, Stuffed Chicken, and the Chef’s Daily Pasta Dish. The Sage Deli is the place to be for guests seeking swiftness and convenience while the Buffet at the Bear is dedicatedto those who usually have a longer stay planned and want to experiment each day by trying something new.
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Nation Tribe: Fond du Lac Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa
1785 Highway 210
Carlton, MN 55718-0777
(888) 771 - 0777
(218) 878 - 2327
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa opened their Black Bear Casino in July 2008. It is a 355,000 sq-ft resort with a 57,00 sq-ft casino and a 12-story, 250-room hotel.
The Black Bear Casino Resort is located at the intersection of I-35 and Hwy 210 in Carlton, Minnesota. This is 20 minutes south of Duluth and two hours north of the Twin Cities.
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Open 24 hours daily
57,000 square-foot gaming floor
1,800 video slot machines
12 Table Games - open 10 am - 2 am daily for blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack, Trilux Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker.
Bingo at the Bear - matinee and evening sessions
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May 22, 2008
DULUTH, MN - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa opened their new Black Bear Casino last Thursday beginning with a pipe ceremony to bless the facility. It was two months ahead of schedule.
'We just got lucky with weather and we weren't held up by deliveries or work schedules,' said Rocky Wilkinson, casino resort marketing manager. 'Our gaming floor and restaurants are ready to go. The size is equivalent to two football fields side by side. Come on out and enjoy it!'
CASINO
The gaming floor is 83,000 square feet and will feature 2,000 slot machines.
RESTAURANTS
Seven Fires Steakhouse
Buffet at the Bear
Sage Deli
NIGHTCLUB
The new Cobalt Nightclub and Cabaret will feature live entertainment every night and admission is free. The club is open to everyone age 21 years and older.
HOTEL
The hotel opened earlier this year and just before Valentine's Day. It offers 250 guest rooms and a 12-story hotel tower.
CONVENTION CENTER
The convention center will open in early July.
February 12, 2008
CARLTON, MN - The Fon Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has added a ten-story hotel tower at their Black Bear Casino. The new hotel features 250 guest rooms and two stories of lobby and office space. The casino will open a new gaming floor in May.
Hotel manager, Cory Van Guilder, said 'We draw people from anywhere from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis within a 60 to 90 mile radius.' He feels the quality of the hotel compares to the best in Minnesota. 'We're 20 minutes from Duluth so we have Lake Superior and Jay Cooke State Park and snowmobile trails and cross country trails. Of course we have our golf course that is the best in the area.'
Van Guilder continued, 'We are the largest employer in Carlton County and most of our employees live in this county also so it does help the economy.'
The casino started as a bingo hall by the Fon Du Lac Band. As its business grew the casino has provided financial help for its band and its members.
January 25, 2008
DULUTH, MN - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is expanding its Black Bear Casino-Hotel-Golf complex in Carlton, MN. The project includes a new, larger casino and a new hotel.
The grand opening for the new casino is scheduled for this summer during the July 4th weekend, however, Rocky Wilkinson, the marketing manager, said the project is about four weeks ahead of plans. The casino may open as early as mid-May. The new hotel will open sooner. It opening is is planned for February 11th.
SUMMARY
When the project was proposed in 2004, the projected cost was $30 million. When plans were finalized and a loan was arranged in 2006, the cost had grown to $120 million. Now they find they under budgeted for fixtures, furniture and equipment. To keep the project on schedule, Tribal Chairwoman Karen Diver said the $13 million of new slot machines will be purchased on a lease program to spread their cost over one year. Cost-cutting in other areas will save an additional $5 million. Diver believes they will be able to cover the remaining start-up costs.
CASINO HISTORY
Black Bear Casino opened in June 1993 at a cost of $8 million.
The hotel opened in 1995.
The 18-hole Black Bear Golf Course opened in July 2003.
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