'The Fond du Lac Band is extremely proud of the facility and amenities,' said Chairwoman Karen Diver. The remodel should be done mid-August and the rooms will be modernized with new carpet, furniture, Simmons Beautyrest beds and many other upgrades. Black Bear is also currently remodeling the preexisting hotel. Otter Creek will be able to host functions of almost any size from 10 people to 1,800 and will include an on-site catering team with an expanded banquet menu. The Otter Creek Event Center will open early fall with 17,650 square feet of meeting space. 'We're going to continue to raise the bar on what our guests can expect.'īlack Bear Casino Resort is continuing to improve. 'We've worked incredibly hard to bring a gaming experience to the Upper Midwest that is absolutely unique,' said Catherine Colsrud, Black Bear Casino Resort general manager. The new Bear also includes a 12-story, 250-room hotel designed to be sleek, modern and comfortable, a four-level parking ramp, two retail shops, a tanning salon, a business center, the Aurora Arcade and a championship golf course. 'It's not at all what you'd expect in northern Minnesota.' 'The buzz about the Bear has been incredible, and when people first step onto our new gaming floor they're really struck by how different the place is from all of its competitors,' said Rocky Wilkinson, marketing manager. Dining choices include fine cuisine at the new, upscale Seven Fires Steakhouse, the Buffet at the Bear and the Sage Deli.Įntertainment is hosted Wednesday through Sunday at the new Cobalt Cabaret and Lounge.

There's also high stakes bingo, high limit slot and table areas, and pull-tabs.Ĭasino games are just part of the Bear experience. The new Black Bear Casino Resort is 88,000 square feet of casino entertainment with more than 2,000 slot machines, 16 blackjack tables, four poker tables and a 600-seat bingo hall. Also open is the dramatic addition to the Black Bear hotel. The new gaming floor, a new steakhouse and a new cabaret are all open to visitors. After investing more than $121 million, the transformation at Black Bear Casino Resort is nearing completion.

Guests at the Black Bear Casino Resort are getting their first look at a remarkable renovation at the region's premier entertainment destination.

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