Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States, southwest of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. With 4,100 employees[1], the SMSC – including Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino – is the largest employer in Scott County.[2] The casino's gambling options include slots, bingo, video roulette, pulltabs, and live dealer blackjack. Mystic Lake also offers bars, restaurants, shows, special events, and accommodations[3].
History[edit]
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372. Phone (800) 262-7799 Hotel Reservations (800) 548-8536. Group Sales (866) 832-6402. 55 reviews of Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 'Oh man. Screw the casino, the buffet is the real reason to go. It is by far the best in the twin cities. A true monument to gluttony. My wife and I always enjoyed making the trip out because the buffet reminded us of waking up in vegas and stumbling to the bellagio buffet. Filed Under: Mystic Lake Casino, Shakopee News MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Mystic Lake and Little Six casinos will be reopening on Tuesday, May 26, after being closed for two months due to the COVID-19. Casinos in Prior Lake, MN.
The SMSC opened Little Six Bingo in 1982, which became Little Six Casino in 1990 following the passage of the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 and the signing of a gaming compact between the SMSC and the State of Minnesota. The SMSC and other Minnesota tribes were the first in the United States to negotiate and sign tribal-state compacts with a state government related to gaming.[4]
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel opened in 1992. It is named after the nearby lake of the same name. Its success has helped fund SMSC goals, including economic diversification and improvements to tribal infrastructure and services from the 1990s to the present.
In 2012 the SMSC initiated a 10-year cooperative agreement with Canterbury Park in neighboring Shakopee, Minnesota, to support increased purses for live horse races and joint marketing opportunities between Canterbury Park and Mystic Lake.[5] In 2013, the first full racing season under the agreement, Canterbury Park completed its longest season since 2006, with a purse distribution that was double the amount paid out to the horse owners in 2011.[6]
In 2018 Mystic Lake Center opened, the newest addition to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. The 70,000-square-foot meeting and event space accommodates groups of all sizes for a range of meetings and events – from business meetings to holiday parties to conferences and expos to weddings. Mystic Lake Center has a nine-story, 180-room hotel tower; three large ballrooms with flexible layouts; several smaller meeting rooms and an executive conference room; and plenty of natural light and stunning golf course views[7].
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With 766 hotel rooms, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities metro area. [8]
Awards[edit]
The SMSC Gaming Enterprise, which includes Mystic Lake and Little Six, received a 'Best Places to Work' award from the Minneapolis-Saint PaulBusiness Journal in 2012[9] and 2013,[10] and a 'Top 100 Workplaces' award from the Minneapolis Star Tribune in 2013.[11]
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References[edit]
- ^SMSC.pdf 'Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Celebrates 40 Years as a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe' Check
url=value (help)(PDF). Indian Gaming. January 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2019.[permanent dead link] - ^http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/about.php, Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ^'Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Follow the Lights'. Mystic Lake. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^http://www.mnindiangamingassoc.com/our_compacts.html, Retrieved 2013-12-5.
- ^'Canterbury, Indian tribe in no-racino agreement'. TwinCities.com. June 4, 2012.
- ^'Canterbury Park enjoys rebirth for 2013 racing season'. StarTribune. May 17, 2013.
- ^Stanwood, Maggie (January 4, 2018). 'New Mystic Lake Center designed after Minnesota nature scenes'. Prior Lake American. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^'List Leaders: Hilton Minneapolis, Treasure Island, Mystic Lake top List of largest Twin Cities hotels'. Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. January 17, 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^'No. 4 large company: SMSC Gaming Enterprise'. Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Aug 24, 2012.
- ^'No. 7 large company: SMSC Gaming Enterprise'. Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Aug 23, 2013.
- ^'Star Tribune Top Workplaces 2013 - SMSC Gaming Enterprise'. topworkplaces.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17.
Coordinates: 44°43′51″N93°28′25″W / 44.73083°N 93.47361°W
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s first and highest priority is to ensure the health and safety of our members, employees and guests.
As a sovereign nation, the SMSC is closely monitoring the situation, consulting with the State of Minnesota and Scott County, and following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
We are taking a vigilant approach while information about COVID-19 and its spread continues to develop. In recent days, we have implemented a number of precautions at our enterprises to ensure the health and safety of our members, employees and guests. We will continue to update this webpage as new information develops or as additional changes are made.
While the SMSC and its enterprises are not required to follow Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate, the SMSC has its own face covering policy. Employees, customers and guests will be required to wear masks when on any SMSC property and when they are unable to maintain proper social distancing requirements of at least six feet apart.
Our enterprises
Our enterprises have standard cleaning protocols in place that regularly disinfect shared surfaces, sanitize food and beverage equipment, and systemically clean all areas of our gaming and tribal operations. These standard procedures are in place to prevent the spread of any number of viruses, but we are reminding employees to be extra mindful during this time, and we are continuing to do everything we can to make sure our environments are as clean as possible.
We have also implemented the following changes to the SMSC’s enterprises:
- Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino: Open with reduced occupancy and proper social distancing. Learn how we’re taking action to keep you and our team members safe and healthy >>
- Dakotah Meadows RV Park: Operating hours will be 8am-4pm daily until further notice. In an effort to keep our guests and staff safe, the public restrooms/bathhouses will be closed until further notice. While our laundry room remains open, we ask that guests follow social distancing practices. The RV Park has implemented additional safety protocols for guests. Please read our updated policies surrounding COVID-19 >>
- Dakotah! Sport and Fitness: To help combat the spread of COVID-19, Dakotah! Sport and Fitness will be temporarily suspending new memberships effective November 19. We are canceling all group activities, and suspending the use of the gymnasium and ice arena effective November 21-December 20. During this time, the facility will also be reducing its hours of operation to the following: 6am-6pm, Monday-Friday, and 6am-noon, Saturday-Sunday. Please read our updated policies surrounding COVID-19 >>
- Education Department: Student Support Teachers are working remotely and are available to students on their caseloads through phone and email.
- Hoċokata Ti: The public exhibit—Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake—and gift shop are open. The exhibit and gift shop will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10am–4pm. Admittance to the exhibit is by reservation only. Please purchase your tickets in advance online or by calling 952.233.9151. Guided exhibit tours may be available upon special request.
- Mazopiya: Open, but all classes are currently suspended. The first hour of shopping each weekday is reserved for our more vulnerable guests—such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. We request that the use of reusable bags be temporarily discontinued. Mazopiya will no longer be accepting any returns on products purchased from the store.
- Organics Recycling Facility: The SMSC Organics Recycling Facility has resumed the intake of materials (e.g., food waste, yard waste, etc.).
- Playworks: Child care is open for those with contracts. Playworks will be operating from 6:30am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday. The Playworks Atrium, Playcare drop-off services, Playtime hourly care, Family Play, group trips, and birthday parties will remain suspended until further notice. The Playworks LINK Event Center and Playworks Café are also closed until further notice.
- Shakopee Dakota Convenience Stores: Open with comprehensive sanitizing and social distancing.
- Shakopee Dakota Medical Clinic: The clinic is open by appointment only.
- SMSC Pharmacy: In an effort to continue to provide a high level of service while maintaining the safety of customers and staff, SMSC Pharmacy has implementing a drive-thru only service. To facilitate this process, we encourage you to call ahead at 952.233.2900 with your credit card information. It will be stored in a secure, encrypted format. Eliminating the collection of credit cards at the drive-thru will reduce virus exposure and speed up the transaction process. Over-the-counter items will be available for purchase through the drive-thru. Pharmacy hours are Mon-Thu: 7am-7pm; Fri: 7am – 6pm; Sat: 7am – Noon; Sun: Closed.
- The Meadows at Mystic Lake: The Meadows at Mystic Lake is closed for the season; however, the Pro Shop remains open.
Our employees
Our wide-ranging departments and enterprises have unique work environments. Staff have been asked to be flexible with their schedules and work from home when possible.
We are encouraging employees to continue to follow recommended practices for avoiding the spread of the illness, such as frequent hand washing; staying home when sick; avoiding touching eyes, noses and faces; covering coughs and sneezes; and practices social distancing. We are also offering paid time off for any employee diagnosed with COVID-19.
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2330 Sioux Trail NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952.445.8900
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