Spirit Lake Casino & Resort

What Spirit Lake Casino & Resort does

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is a tribal gaming and hospitality enterprise owned and operated by the Spirit Lake Nation, located in St. Michael, North Dakota, on the Spirit Lake Nation Reservation. Gaming operations trace back to a 1990 facility at St. Michael and a 1993 expansion to Tokio, with the current 49,000-square-foot consolidated casino opened in 1996 following a $7 million investment. The enterprise sits within the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act framework, and its financials are not publicly disclosed.

The property operates as a multi-vertical resort. Gaming offerings include approximately 600 slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook. Non-gaming amenities comprise hotel rooms, rental cabins, an RV park, a marina, multiple dining outlets, retail, and entertainment venues hosting ticketed concerts and events. The operation employs between 101 and 250 people.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: casino gaming (slots, tables, sportsbook), lodging (hotel rooms and cabins), food and beverage, RV park and marina fees, retail, ticketed entertainment, and private events. The business model is retail and walk-in B2C, with pricing varying by vertical and no disclosed enterprise or commercial accounts. As a tribal sovereign entity, the operation is regulated under IGRA rather than state commercial gaming law.

Name

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort

Legal name

SPIRIT LAKE CASINO & RESORT

Website

https://spiritlakecasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is a tribal gaming and hospitality enterprise operated by the Spirit Lake Nation in St. Michael, North Dakota, offering casino gaming, lodging, dining, a marina, RV park, and live entertainment to regional visitors and tribal members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC), Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Hotel lodging
• Resort dining
• Rv park camping
• Marina services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Michael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Gaming floor revenue from 600 slot machines, table games (Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Craps, Three Card Poker), and sports betting. Guests must be 19 or older to gamble. Open 24 hours on weekends, 8AM-2AM weekdays.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Hotel rooms and suites ranging from Standard (2 queen or 1 king) to Honeymoon Suite. Multiple configurations including poolside rooms, corner rooms, mini suites, executive suites, and family suites. Sunday-Thursday from $125-$185, Friday-Saturday from $145-$210 plus 8% resort fee.
3. Cabin and Cottage Rentals: Lakeside cabin rentals including Lofted Lakeside Retreats (sleeps 8, $300-$350), Grand Lakeside Retreat/Lake House (sleeps large groups, $400-$450), and standard Lakeside Retreats (Cabin 8 and 9, $225-$240). Minimum guest age 30. Cottages allow pets with $50 charge.
4. RV Park: RV park with three tiers: Resort Premier RV Sites (year-round, full hook-ups, $4,200 annual or $3,150 for sites 16-73), Resort Reserved RV Sites (seasonal May-Sept, $800 season or $625 with annual RV rental), and Daily Resort RV Sites ($30 water/power only for sites 1-15). 110 back-in 40x20 sites with 50/30 amp service.
5. Food and Beverage: Dining venues include The View (fine dining steakhouse, open Tue-Sat 3pm-9pm), Dakotah Buffet (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily), The Snack Bar (open 9am-1:30am), and Waters Edge Sports Bar (Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sun 12pm-2am). Revenue from cover charges, food sales, and alcohol sales.
6. Marina Services: Full-service marina including C-Store (6am-2am daily), boat and pontoon rentals ($225-$450 depending on type), slip rentals ($20 daily to $800 seasonal), grocery store, off-sale liquor, propane, bait, and fishing licenses. Indoor fish cleaning facility.
7. Entertainment and Events: Ticket revenue from concerts at Spirit Lake Amphitheater and 1,000-seat Auditorium. Featured acts include Daughtry, Three Dog Night, Kip Moore, Monster Trucks. Daughtry concert tickets priced at $60. Complementary shuttle service provided for events.
8. Retail: Soaring Eagle Smoke & Gift Shop selling snacks, cigarettes, tobacco, handbags, scarves, casino logo wear, Star Quilt blankets, Native American items, jewelry, Pendleton products, and drinkware. Open Mon-Sat 9am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm.
9. Promotions and Tournaments: Casino promotions including cash drawings ($15,000), slot tournaments ($5,000), table games giveaways ($2,000), poker series, and player rewards program. Revenue derived from gaming activity driven by promotional prize incentives and tournament entry fees.
10. Meetings and Events: Event venue rentals including Grand Ballroom (up to 500 guests), Cedar & Walkingeagle Ballrooms (up to 200 each), Tipi Room (up to 35, birthday packages from $200), and Auditorium ($1,500 private rental, min 200 guests). Meeting packages from $150. Wedding packages starting at $3,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tribal casino and resort operating a gaming floor with approximately 600 slot machines, table games, and sports betting, alongside hotel accommodations, cabins, an RV park, marina services, dining venues, and live entertainment for visitors and regional travelers.

Product overview

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is a gaming and hospitality enterprise operated by Spirit Lake Nation, offering an integrated resort experience combining casino gaming, lodging, dining, entertainment, and marina services. The core gaming operation features 600 slot machines, table games (Blackjack, Craps, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker), and sports betting. Accommodations include hotel rooms/suites, cabin rentals, and an RV park with pool access. Dining venues span fine dining (The View steakhouse), buffet (Dakotah Buffet), casual (The Snack Bar), and sports bar (Waters Edge). Entertainment includes the outdoor Spirit Lake Amphitheater and indoor Auditorium for concerts and events. The full-service marina provides boat rentals, slip rentals, and convenience store. The Spirit Rewards loyalty program rewards gamers with hotel discounts, dining rewards, and event perks. The property targets both gaming enthusiasts and outdoor recreation visitors to Devils Lake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Gaming Casino gaming floor featuring approximately 600 slot machines, table games, and sports betting for resort guests and regional visitors.
• Hotel Accommodations On-site hotel rooms for overnight guests and resort visitors.
• Cabin Rentals Standalone cabin accommodations available for guests seeking an alternative to hotel rooms.
• RV Park RV park with hookups and sites for travelers and recreational vehicle owners.
• Marina Services Marina providing slips and related services for boaters and water recreation visitors.
• Dining and Restaurants On-site restaurants and dining venues serving resort guests and visitors.
• Live Entertainment Live entertainment events and performances for resort guests and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Casino floor operates 24 hours on weekends (Friday-Saturday), 8AM-2AM weekdays
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Prairie Knights Casino & Resort: Prairie Knights Casino & Resort is a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe casino resort in Fort Yates, ND with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Same tribal-casino-resort model, same North Dakota drive market, and overlapping concert/event programming.
• Sky Dancer Casino & Resort: Sky Dancer Casino & Resort is a Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians casino resort in Belcourt, ND with hotel, gaming, dining, and event space. Direct competitor for the regional ND gaming drive market with a comparable integrated-resort offering.
• Northern Lights Casino: Northern Lights Casino is a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe casino resort in Walker, MN with gaming, hotel, dining, and event space on a lake. Closely comparable lakeside tribal casino resort format serving the same regional customer base.
• Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel: Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel is a tribal casino in Hankinson, ND operated by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, offering gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Comparable size and positioning in the same North Dakota / tri-state drive market.
• Lake of the Torches Resort Casino: Lake of the Torches Resort Casino is a Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians casino resort in Lac du Flambeau, WI with gaming, hotel, dining, and lakeside amenities. Closely comparable smaller-scale lakeside tribal casino resort format.
• 4 Bears Casino & Lodge: 4 Bears Casino & Lodge is a tribal casino resort in New Town, ND operated by the Three Affiliated Tribes, offering gaming, hotel, marina, RV park, and lakefront amenities on Lake Sakakawea. It is the closest direct peer to Spirit Lake given the similar integrated resort/lake model and North Dakota drive market.
• Seven Clans Casino: Seven Clans Casino is a Red Lake Nation tribal gaming enterprise operating multiple casino, hotel, and entertainment properties across northern Minnesota. Comparable tribal integrated resort model targeting the same Upper Midwest drive market that extends into Spirit Lake's catchment.
• Shooting Star Casino: Shooting Star Casino is a White Earth Nation tribal casino with locations in Mahnomen and Bagley, MN, offering gaming, hotel, dining, and event venues. Comparable tribal casino resort format competing for the same Upper Midwest drive-market customer.
• Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel: Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is a Lower Sioux Indian Community casino resort in Morton, MN with gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Comparable integrated tribal casino resort model targeting the same Minnesota/South Dakota regional drive market.

Broad incumbents

• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community casino resort in Prior Lake, MN, the largest tribal casino in Minnesota with hotel, gaming, dining, and an 8,000-seat events center. Comparable integrated resort model but materially larger scale and broader amenities than Spirit Lake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spiritlakemarina
• Xx.com/spiritlakecasin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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