Shooting Star Casino

What Shooting Star Casino does

Shooting Star Casino is a tribally-owned casino and hospitality enterprise operated by the White Earth Nation across two properties in northwestern Minnesota — a flagship casino, hotel, and event center in Mahnomen open 24/7, and a secondary gaming and dining location in Bagley. The core offering is gaming across slots, live poker, table games, and bingo (including Teleconference Bingo broadcast to multiple off-site locations), supplemented by a full hospitality stack: an on-site hotel, an RV park, and at least seven F&B and retail venues (Orion's Sports Bar & Grill, Smoke BBQ & Brew, Traditions Buffet, Mino Wiisini, Little Dipper Bar & Grill, StarMart Liquors, StarMart C-Store, and a gift shop). A live entertainment venue (Mustang Lounge) and dedicated event facilities host concerts, weddings, group tours, and corporate meetings, with ticketing through OvationTix.

The business runs on a tiered loyalty platform (Star Rewards) that tracks play across slots, table games, and other casino activity and drives a heavy promotional calendar (cash drawings, point multipliers, vehicle and boat giveaways, senior-specific and Canadian-cash-boost programs). Digital engagement is delivered through a native iOS/Android mobile app launched in 2023 for rewards tracking, event viewing, and hotel booking, with online hotel reservations handled via Agilysys/rguest. Revenue is generated through transaction-based gaming play, lodging (including Stay & Play bundles), F&B and retail sales, entertainment ticket sales, and event/convention services, primarily from regional Minnesota patrons and Canadian drive-market visitors.

The company is a private, tribal-government-owned entity under federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act jurisdiction, not subject to public financial disclosure. Founded in 1992, it employs 251–500 people and maintains an active multi-channel presence (mobile app, email/SMS, social media with 50,000+ followers, and on-property promotions) under the Shooting Star Casino brand and its sub-brands.

Name

Shooting Star Casino

Legal name

Shooting Star Casino

Website

https://starcasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shooting Star Casino is a White Earth Nation tribal casino and hospitality operator running two Minnesota properties (Mahnomen, Bagley) offering gaming, hotel, dining, entertainment, and event services to regional patrons and Canadian drive-market visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Gaming Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD), Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Tribal casino operations
• Hospitality and lodging
• Live entertainment venue
• Player loyalty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mahnomen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Gaming revenue from slot machines, poker, table games, and bingo operations. The property features multiple gaming options including slots, live poker, table games, and bingo.
2. Hotel & Hospitality: Overnight accommodations including hotel rooms and RV park facilities. Stay & Play packages combine lodging with gaming credits.
3. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues including Orion's Sports Bar & Grill, Smoke BBQ & Brew, Traditions Buffet, Mino Wiisini, and retail liquor/convenience stores.
4. Entertainment & Events: Concert venue hosting major acts, event center for group events, weddings, and meetings. Ticket sales for performances by artists such as Jackson Dean, Night Ranger, Billy Bob Thornton, The Beach Boys, and Terry Fator.
5. Group Events & Tours: Group tour packages, wedding services, and corporate meeting/convention facilities serving as additional revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shooting Star Casino is a tribally-owned casino and hospitality resort operated by the White Earth Nation at two Minnesota locations (Mahnomen open 24/7, and Bagley). Its core offerings are casino gaming (slot machines, poker, table games, bingo), hotel and RV accommodations, multiple dining venues, a live entertainment venue, and group event services, supported by a Star Rewards loyalty program and a 2023-launched mobile app.

Product overview

Shooting Star Casino operates a multi-property casino and hospitality business with two locations in Minnesota (Mahnomen and Bagley). The core offering centers on casino gaming products including slot machines, poker, table games, and bingo. The business supplements gaming with hospitality services (hotel, RV park), diverse dining options (sports bar, barbecue restaurant, buffet, convenience stores, liquor store), and entertainment venues (Mustang Lounge). A Star Rewards loyalty program drives customer engagement across all properties. A mobile app launched in 2023 provides digital access to rewards tracking, event information, and room booking. The portfolio also includes event hosting services for group tours, weddings, and business meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slot Machines

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• White Earth NationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShooting Star Casino is proudly owned and successfully operated by the White Earth Nation, a federally recognized tribal government. The casino operates under tribal sovereignty as part of the White Earth Nation's economic development initiatives, providing revenue and employment opportunities for tribal members and the surrounding community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prairie's Edge Casino Resort: Upper Sioux Community casino resort in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Comparable smaller Minnesota tribal casino-hotel offering gaming, lodging, dining, and live entertainment in a rural regional setting like Mahnomen.
• Seven Clans Casino: Red Lake Nation tribal gaming operation with multiple locations across northern Minnesota. Comparable regional tribal casino group with slots, table games, player rewards, and on-site dining serving rural drive markets.
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: The largest tribal casino and hotel in Minnesota, operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Directly comparable as a Minnesota tribal gaming property integrating casino, hotel, dining, and entertainment, although materially larger in scale than Shooting Star.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino: Prairie Island Indian Community-owned casino hotel in Welch, Minnesota, offering gaming, hotel, marina, and live entertainment — directly comparable to Shooting Star as a Minnesota tribal casino resort with the same multi-revenue-stream model.
• Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel: Lower Sioux Indian Community casino hotel in Morton, Minnesota. Closely comparable as a mid-size Minnesota tribal casino operating gaming, hotel, dining, and live entertainment in a rural drive market similar to Mahnomen.
• Grand Casino Hinckley: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe casino, hotel, and entertainment complex in Hinckley, Minnesota. Directly comparable as a regional Minnesota tribal casino-resort destination competing for similar drive-market patrons from the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota.
• Fond-du-Luth Casino: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa casino in Duluth, Minnesota. Comparable Minnesota tribal casino with slots, table games, and a player rewards program targeting regional gaming patrons in northern Minnesota.
• Northern Lights Casino: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe casino in Walker, Minnesota. Very comparable as a similarly sized Minnesota tribal casino serving a rural drive-market region with slots, table games, dining, and player-rewards promotions.

Broad incumbents

• Canterbury Park: Minnesota horse racing track and card room operated as a publicly traded commercial gaming entity in Shakopee. Comparable as a Minnesota gaming destination competing for regional leisure spend via racing, simulcasting, and a card room, but operating under commercial rather than tribal regulation.
• Running Aces Casino and Racetrack: Minnesota harness racing track and card room in Columbus. Overlaps regional Minnesota gaming spend through a card room and simulcast harness racing, though it operates under commercial racing regulation rather than tribal gaming law.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ6wNh5g6xN2cD6FZ1T8X1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/shootingstarcasino
• Xx.com/sscasino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shooting-star-casino

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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