| Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel | |
|---|---|
| Address | 39375 County Highway 24 Morton, Minnesota 56270 |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Total gaming space | 325,000 sq ft (30,200 m2) |
| Casino type | Land-based |
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is a casino and hotel complex located on the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation located along the southern bank of the Minnesota River in Redwood County, Minnesota, just south of the city of Morton. The 325,000 sq ft (30,200 m2) casino[1] is owned and operated by the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Lodging includes a 379-room hotel and a 40 space RV park. In addition to the casino, there are several restaurants, a convention center, a Rees Jones-designed golf course, and four live entertainment venues. The hotel recently completed a construction project that added 101 hotel rooms to the southern end of the property.
In 1984, Jackpot Junction opened as a bingo hall. In 1988, Tables and slot machines were added. In 1995, The Lower Sioux Lodge was added. In 1996, A convention center was added. In 1998, The casino becomes the sponsor for the IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars tour.[2]In 1999, An amphitheater was built. In 2000, the Dacotah Ridge Golf Club opened. In 2000, The Lower Sioux Lodge expanded to 276 rooms. In 2008, A new convention center was built (replacing the old one) and the Lower Sioux Lodge added a new wing, bringing its total number of hotel rooms to 379. The pool/spa area was also renovated and the Carousel Buffet became Seasons Buffet.