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In one of the most remote areas of the contiguous United States lies the little town of Carlton, Minnesota. Black Bear Casino Resort calls tiny Carlton, Minnesota home. Carlton’s population hovers around 700, most of whom work either for the government or in some way for the gambling industry – it is this small and yet it is the county seat and home to the county court and other county services. 30k37
Carlton was settled as a shantytown by railroad workers during completion of the Great Northern line in the 19th century. Thanks to new tribal gaming laws over the past couple of decades, residents of Carlton with direct ties to Native Americans are able to operate legal gaming venues. Hence, Black Bear Casino Resort.
Carlton
MN
55718
USA
Games 721b71
Black Bear’s casino keeps things simple – available are blackjack, poker, slots, and bingo. No craps, no roulette, no casino-style poker, no race betting. The poker room is open 24 hours a day, like the other games, and weekly tournaments get pretty decent traffic for such an out-of-the-way location.
Even more impressive – a collection of 1,800 slot and video poker games, one of the largest in this region of America. These games are available around the clock, year-round, in a state with few gaming options compared to America’s coastal towns. In a part of the country where it’s dark and dreary 80% of the year, a casino and resort facility like Black Bear must be a welcome beacon of light and happiness, as cliché as that may sound.
- Bingo
- Blackjack
- Multi Player Poker
- Slots
Locals and gamblers can choose from several dining options on site at the Black Bear, including several that are in or very near the gaming floor itself. The Seven Fires Steakhouse is open from 11 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. The menu is on the elegant side but the atmosphere is casual. The Buffet at the Bear is adjacent to the main casino entrance, and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, serving breakfast until 11 AM every day. The Black Bear coffee shop is open 24 hours a day, serving coffee drinks and light prepared snacks and sundries.