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Poker Rooms in Minnesota

Minnesota has one of the Midwest's richest poker ecosystems, led by Canterbury Park in Shakopee — consistently one of the top card rooms in the country with 36+ tables. Running Aces in Columbus is a strong second option. The tribal casino sector is robust with Mystic Lake, Treasure Island, Grand Casino Hinckley, and numerous others providing options statewide. The combination of licensed card rooms and tribal casinos gives Minnesota exceptional poker coverage.

9
Poker Rooms
~160
Tables
9
Cities
2
Venue Types

Legal Framework

Minnesota has no commercial casinos. All casino gambling is conducted at tribal casinos operated by the state's 11 federally recognized tribes under compacts with the state. Canterbury Park and Running Aces are licensed pari-mutuel facilities that also operate card rooms under separate state card room licensing, allowing poker and certain other card games. This creates a bifurcated poker landscape with strong tribal rooms and strong card rooms.

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Top Poker Rooms in Minnesota

Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in MN.

#1

Canterbury Park

Shakopee, MN · racetrack_card_room

4.5/5
★★★★½
36
tables
Games
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'emMixed GamesSeven-Card StudRazz
Stakes
$2/$4 Limit – $10/$25 NL
Hours
24/7
Amenities
TournamentsBad BeatFood
✓ One of the top card rooms in the United States✓ Minnesota's largest poker room✓ Outstanding game variety including mixed games and stud✓ Canterbury Poker Classic draws national players✓ Integrated with Thoroughbred horse racing✓ Strong high-stakes cash game ecosystem

Tournaments: Canterbury Poker Classic; major weekly guarantee tournaments; major national circuit stops

📍 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379🅿️ Free large surface lotVisit Website →
#2

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack

Columbus, MN · racetrack_card_room

4.1/5
★★★★☆
20
tables
Games
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'emMixed Games
Stakes
$2/$4 Limit – $5/$10 NL
Hours
24/7
Amenities
TournamentsBad BeatFoodHotel
✓ Second largest Minnesota poker room✓ Strong north-metro Twin Cities player base✓ Hotel on-site for poker destination trips✓ Harness racing facility with poker integration

Tournaments: Running Aces Poker Series; regular weekly tournaments

📍 15201 Zurich St NE, Columbus, MN 55025🅿️ Free large surface lotVisit Website →
#3

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Prior Lake, MN · tribal_casino

4.1/5
★★★★☆
18
tables
Games
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'em
Stakes
$1/$2 NL – $5/$10 NL
Hours
24/7
Amenities
TournamentsBad BeatFoodHotel
✓ Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community tribal casino✓ Largest tribal casino in Minnesota✓ Luxury hotel and full entertainment resort✓ Close to Canterbury Park, creating a south-metro poker hub

Tournaments: Regular weekly tournaments; major series events

📍 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372🅿️ Free large structured parkingVisit Website →

Regional Poker Rooms

Strong regional rooms with regular action.

Grand Casino Hinckley

Hinckley · tribal_casino

4/5
16 tables
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'em
Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $5/$10 NLHours: 24/7
TournamentsBBJFoodHotel

📍 777 Lady Luck Dr, Hinckley, MN 55037

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Red Wing · tribal_casino

3.9/5
14 tables
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'em
Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $2/$5 NLHours: 24/7
TournamentsBBJFoodHotel

📍 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 55089

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Onamia · tribal_casino

3.7/5
12 tables
No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit Omaha
Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $2/$5 NLHours: 24/7
TournamentsBBJFoodHotel

📍 777 Grand Ave, Onamia, MN 56359

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel

Morton · tribal_casino

3.5/5
10 tables
No-Limit Hold'em
Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $2/$5 NLHours: 24/7
TournamentsFoodHotel

📍 39375 County Hwy 24, Morton, MN 56270

Black Bear Casino Resort

Carlton · tribal_casino

3.6/5
10 tables
No-Limit Hold'emOmaha
Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $2/$5 NLHours: 24/7
TournamentsFoodHotel

📍 1785 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718

Local Poker Rooms

Smaller venues and local spots.

Shooting Star Casino Hotel

Mahnomen · 8 tables

No-Limit Hold'em · $1/$2 NL–$2/$3 NL

24/7

Minnesota Poker Room Comparison

RoomCityTablesGamesStakesRating24/7Tourney
Canterbury ParkShakopee36No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em$2/$4 Limit–$10/$25 NL4.5✓✓
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & RacetrackColumbus20No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em$2/$4 Limit–$5/$10 NL4.1✓✓
Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake18No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em$1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL4.1✓✓
Grand Casino HinckleyHinckley16No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em$1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL4✓✓
Treasure Island Resort & CasinoRed Wing14No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL3.9✓✓
Grand Casino Mille LacsOnamia12No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL3.7✓✓
Jackpot Junction Casino HotelMorton10No-Limit Hold'em$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL3.5✓✓
Black Bear Casino ResortCarlton10No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL3.6✓✓
Shooting Star Casino HotelMahnomen8No-Limit Hold'em$1/$2 NL–$2/$3 NL3.4✓✓

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Minnesota Poker Rooms FAQ

How many poker rooms are in Minnesota?
Minnesota has approximately 9 active poker rooms with around 160 total poker tables. These include tribal_casino, racetrack_card_room.
What types of poker can I play in Minnesota?
Minnesota poker rooms spread Limit Hold'em, Mixed Games, No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha, Pot-Limit Omaha, Razz, Seven-Card Stud. No-Limit Hold'em is available at virtually every room. Stakes typically range from $2/$4 Limit up to $10/$25 NL at the bigger venues.
What is the best poker room in Minnesota?
The top-rated poker room in Minnesota is Canterbury Park in Shakopee with 36 tables. One of the top card rooms in the United States
Are poker rooms in Minnesota open 24/7?
Operating hours vary by venue. Some rooms operate 24/7, while others have limited hours. Weekend hours are typically extended compared to weekdays.
Do Minnesota poker rooms have tournaments?
Yes, 9 of 9 poker rooms in Minnesota offer tournament play. Canterbury Poker Classic; major weekly guarantee tournaments; major national circuit stops