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Casinos Near Prior Lake, Minnesota
2 verified casinos near Prior Lake. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
2 verified casinos near Prior Lake. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
2 verified casino locations within driving distance of Prior Lake.
New players should sign up for the Club M loyalty program, which offers tiers from Signature through Celebrity and rewards points redeemable for free slot play, hotel stays, dining credits, and spa packages across both Mystic Lake and Little Six Casino. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is Minnesota's largest casino, operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their reservation about 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The gaming floor features approximately 4,000 slot machines, 88 table games, and a bingo hall, complemented by a 766-room hotel tower, full-service spa, multiple restaurants, and a golf course. A 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater opened in 2026 makes it one of the region's premier entertainment destinations.
New players can sign up for the Club M players club at the welcome desk, which is shared with Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and lets you earn and redeem points at both SMSC properties. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Little Six Casino is a tribal casino operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, located immediately adjacent to Mystic Lake on Sioux Trail NW in Prior Lake. It offers a smaller, more focused gaming floor of slots and blackjack without the full resort infrastructure of its neighbor, making it a convenient option for local regulars. The property shares the Club M loyalty program with Mystic Lake, so points earn and redeem across both SMSC properties.
Prior Lake is home to the most concentrated tribal gaming complex in Minnesota — two casinos operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) sit virtually side by side on the southwestern edge of town, about 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis. The combination of Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino gives Prior Lake a gaming footprint that rivals cities far larger than this Scott County suburb of roughly 30,000 residents.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has operated gaming in Prior Lake since the early years of Minnesota tribal gaming. The Community’s reservation sits on ancestral Dakota lands in Scott County, and the two casino properties — Mystic Lake and Little Six — together represent one of the most financially successful tribal gaming operations in the United States. Revenue from the casinos has enabled the SMSC to fund comprehensive member services, construct a tribal community center, operate an organic farm, and contribute to charitable causes across the region.
Visiting the Prior Lake casinos means access to the full range of casino amenities within a short drive of the Twin Cities metro area. Mystic Lake in particular functions as a complete destination — it is common for guests to arrive for a show, stay overnight, play on the casino floor, take a spa treatment, and play a round of golf, all without leaving the property.
Both casinos are open 24 hours, seven days a week, every day of the year. Parking at Mystic Lake is extensive with free structured parking adjacent to the main entrance. The SMSC operates a free bus shuttle service connecting the casino to multiple Twin Cities park-and-ride facilities, which makes access convenient for visitors who prefer not to drive.
The Prior Lake casino complex draws both casual visitors from the metro area and dedicated gaming tourists who travel specifically for Mystic Lake’s scale and amenity level. Weekend evenings and holiday periods see heavy traffic; midweek visits offer a quieter experience with no reduction in available games.
Mystic Lake’s dining options include a buffet, a steakhouse, a quick-service food court, and bar-side dining. The entertainment complex hosts concerts, comedy shows, and special events in its theater, which is separate from the new 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. The spa offers a full menu of treatments, and the golf course at Meadows at Mystic Lake is a publicly accessible 18-hole course open seasonally.
Little Six Casino has a restaurant and bar on-site, offering a more casual dining option for guests focused on gaming rather than a full resort stay.
Prior Lake is the closest major casino destination to the Twin Cities metro, but other properties are reachable for day or overnight trips. Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch is approximately 45 minutes east via US 169 and Highway 61, and offers a distinct waterfront resort experience on the Mississippi River.
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Most casino properties near Prior Lake offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in Minnesota is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.