Shooting Star is the White Earth Nation's property at Mahnomen, in the north-west corner of Minnesota. It rates 3.8 from more than 3,800 Google reviewers.
The striking thing about it is scale relative to setting. Mahnomen is a small town, and this is a 386-room hotel attached to a 73,000-square-foot casino floor and a purpose-built concert venue. It draws from Fargo–Moorhead, Detroit Lakes and the whole north-west quadrant of the state rather than from its own postcode.
What's on the floor
More than 1,100 slot machines across 73,000 square feet, plus table games, bingo and poker.
Two parts of the floor are worth knowing about. There is a private high-stakes room carrying blackjack and slot machines, and a dedicated non-smoking slot area — the second matters more than it sounds in Minnesota, where tribal floors are commonly smoking throughout.
The bingo and poker offerings run on their own schedules rather than continuously. Check the venue's site for the current table and session schedule before you plan around either.
Hotel, spa and the event centre
The hotel runs 386 rooms with a spa attached, which makes it one of the larger casino hotels in Minnesota and by some distance the biggest thing of its kind in this part of the state.
The event centre is the other draw: a 15,000-square-foot concert venue inside nearly 30,000 square feet of total event space. It runs a real touring calendar, and on a show weekend the property books out well ahead.
Dining ranges from fast-casual through to sit-down rooms.
Tips before you go
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, but individual properties set their own rules and some areas are 21-plus where alcohol is served. Confirm with the venue before you travel.
One thing that catches people out: there are two Shooting Star locations. The Mahnomen property is the resort — hotel, spa, event centre. There is a second, much smaller Shooting Star at Bagley, roughly forty minutes east, which is a gaming floor without the accommodation. Make sure you are booking and driving to the right one.
If you are coming for a concert, book the room at the same time as the ticket.
Nearby alternatives
East, Shooting Star Casino Bagley is the same operator's smaller second site. Further east, Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel at Cass Lake is the Leech Lake Band's hotel property. North, Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls serves the Red Lake Nation's northern catchment.
For the full picture, see all Minnesota in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Shooting Star Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bingo sessions, poker and the table pit run their own schedules — check the venue's site before you go.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Shooting Star Casino?
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
What games are available at Shooting Star Casino?
More than 1,100 slot machines across a 73,000-square-foot floor, plus table games, bingo and poker. There is a private high-stakes room with blackjack and slots, and a dedicated non-smoking slot area.
Does Shooting Star Casino have a hotel?
Yes — 386 rooms with a spa, one of the largest casino hotels in Minnesota.
What is the difference between Shooting Star Mahnomen and Bagley?
Mahnomen is the full resort with the hotel, spa and event centre. Bagley, about forty minutes east, is a smaller gaming floor without accommodation. Both are operated by the White Earth Nation.
Does Shooting Star Casino host concerts?
Yes — a 15,000-square-foot concert venue inside nearly 30,000 square feet of event space, running a regular touring calendar.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Minnesota Indian Gaming Association records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
