What Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls,MN does

Seven Clans Casino is a tribal gaming and hospitality enterprise wholly owned and operated by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe. The company operates three integrated resort properties across Northern Minnesota in Thief River Falls, Warroad, and Red Lake. Each property combines casino gaming (slots, blackjack, poker, and bingo), hotel accommodations, dining venues, and event facilities; the Thief River Falls flagship additionally features a 40,000 sq. ft. indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, hot tubs, and an attached family arcade. All three properties operate as 100% smoke-free environments, and the gaming floor enforces an 18+ age requirement.

The business serves a consumer base of regional Northern Minnesota residents, family visitors drawn to the indoor waterpark, overnight and weekend travelers (including Canadian cross-border guests), local manufacturing employees via employer meal partnerships, and corporate/event clients renting meeting and banquet space. The Club7 player rewards loyalty program spans all three properties, enabling cross-property play ("Play at One, Play at All") and providing tiered benefits on gaming, hotel, and dining spend.

Seven Clans generates revenue through multiple streams: gaming wagering (slots, table games, poker, bingo), hotel room rentals, waterpark admissions, food and beverage sales, and promotional gaming credits tied to loyalty redemptions. Pricing is transaction- and unit-based (e.g., $20 waterpark admission, $50-$70 promotional hotel rates, per-cover dining specials), with the Club7 loyalty program driving repeat visitation. Marketing is executed through owned digital channels — website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and email newsletters — supplemented by on-property promotions, live entertainment, and an annual rodeo and charity golf tournament. No external sales force or third-party distribution is used; distribution is direct via owned physical properties and direct booking portals.

Name

Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls,MN

Legal name

Seven Clans Casino

Website

https://sevenclanscasino.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Seven Clans Casino operates three tribal-owned gaming and hospitality properties in Northern Minnesota (Thief River Falls, Warroad, Red Lake), offering slots, table games, hotels, dining, and a 40,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark for regional and Canadian cross-border visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Casino and Hospitality Resort

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Casino Hotels (721120)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA), Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA), Cardrooms & Poker Rooms (Land-Based) (MPAEAAAG), Casino Poker Operations (Land-Based) (MPAEAEAB), Casino Table Games Operations (MPAEAAAN), Convention & Events Casino Hotels (THAGAJAK), Tribal/Indigenous Casino Hotels (THAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Hotel accommodations
• Indoor water park
• Tribal gaming
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thief River Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Slot machines, blackjack, poker, and bingo generate primary gaming revenue. The casino operates 24 hours at the Thief River Falls location. Player rewards program (Club 7) drives repeat visits and player engagement.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Hotel rooms at three properties (Thief River Falls, Warroad, Red Lake) with room rates ranging from $50-$70 special rates to standard rack rates. Reservations available through online booking portals.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including cafes, bars, grills, and walk-up eateries. Alcohol sales at bar locations. Special event dining promotions and catering for meetings/events.
4. Waterpark Admissions: 40,000 sq. ft. indoor water park at Thief River Falls charges per-person admission fees. Wristband system with daily passes.
5. Promotional Gaming Credits: Migizi Play credits and promotional slot play offered as part of loyalty rewards and special promotions. Winnings subject to tax documentation requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seven Clans Casino is a multi-property tribal casino resort operating slot machines, blackjack, poker, and bingo gaming floors alongside hotel accommodations, multiple dining venues, and a 40,000 sq. ft. indoor water park across three Northern Minnesota locations. The integrated resort portfolio is operated by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and shared through the Club7 player rewards program enabling cross-property access.

Product overview

Seven Clans Casinos is a multi-property tribal casino resort operated by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, consisting of three gaming and hospitality properties in Northern Minnesota (Thief River Falls, Warroad, and Red Lake). The integrated resort portfolio centers on casino gaming operations (slots, blackjack, poker, bingo) complemented by hotel accommodations at all three locations, a signature 40,000 sq ft indoor water park and arcade at Thief River Falls, and diverse dining venues including restaurants, bars, and quick-service eateries. Additional revenue streams include event spaces for meetings/banquets/weddings, a Club7 loyalty program, gift shops, EV charging, and seasonal entertainment such as rodeos and charity golf tournaments. The properties share the Club7 player rewards program and cross-property access, allowing guests to 'Play at One, Play at All.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club7: Player rewards and loyalty program for Seven Clans Casino patrons.
• Triple Sevens
• Water's Edge Poker Room
• Winners Bar
• Warriors Grill (Ogichidaag)

Products and services

• Seven Clans Casino Gaming Casino gaming floor operations featuring slot machines, blackjack tables, poker rooms, and bingo across three locations (Thief River Falls, Warroad, Red Lake) in Northern Minnesota. Gaming floor open 24 hours at Thief River Falls; 18+ with valid photo ID.
• Hotel Accommodations Hotel rooms at three properties: Thief River Falls, Warroad (Triple Sevens Hotel), and Red Lake (40 rooms). Includes amenities such as indoor pool, hot tub, refrigerators, microwaves, and large screen TVs; Red Lake property is 100% smoke-free.
• Indoor Water Park 40,000 square foot indoor water park at Thief River Falls featuring four large water slides, three mini-slides, two hot tubs, lazy river, swimming pool, wading pool, splash pad, and balcony seating. Open to hotel guests and general public with daily wristband admission.
• Dining Venues Multiple dining options across properties: River Road Cafe and Triple Sevens Walk-Up Eatery (Thief River Falls); Pucks & Pints Bar and Grill and The Willows (Warroad); Warriors Grill (Red Lake). Includes full-service restaurants, quick-service eateries, bars, and special event dining.
• Club7 Loyalty Program Player rewards program earning points on gaming (1 point per $5 on slots, 1 point per $10 on video poker/keno). Free membership at Player's Club unlocks special pricing at dining venues and exclusive promotional offers across all three properties.
• Bingo Bingo sessions at Red Lake Casino Event Center with early bird and main sessions. Package pricing for paper and electronic play with $777 Coverall Must-Go prize.
• Poker Tournaments Weekly poker tournaments at Water's Edge Poker Room: Thursday/Sunday tournaments ($50 to play with re-entry) and Friday/Saturday bounty tournaments ($80 to play with re-entry). Cash games available Thursday-Sunday.
• Seven Clans Casino Rodeo Annual rodeo event at Thief River Falls featuring bull riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing, team roping, and junior events, produced in partnership with Wojo's Rodeo. Includes live entertainment. Tickets sold via Eventbrite and at gate.
• Charity Golf Tournament Annual charity golf tournaments supporting Red Lake Nation Youth Foundation: youth tournament (free for ages 17 and under) and adult 3-person mixed scramble tournament ($500 adult entry including dinner and awards banquet). Hole-in-one contest sponsored by Neighbors Chevrolet.
• Meetings, Banquets & Weddings Event spaces available at all three casino locations for meetings, banquets, and wedding celebrations, with catering services.
• Arcade Family arcade at Thief River Falls water park featuring redemption games, air hockey, racing games, jukebox, and Prize Hub touch-screen reward center. Open 9am-10pm daily.
• Gift Shops Gift shops at each location offering Native American artwork from local artists and branded merchandise. Red Lake location also features Red Lake Nation Foods and Red Lake Walleye products.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging at Red Lake location with fast charging ($2 plus $0.25/kwh) and Level 2 charging ($2/hour).

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 sq. ft. indoor water park facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Neighbors Chevrolet (Warroad)minorOthersNeighbors Chevrolet sponsors hole-in-one contest at the Charity Golf Tournament – Adult event. Golfers have opportunity to win a new car through the sponsorship.
• EA ProductionsminorOthersEA Productions provides live entertainment at Pucks & Pints Bar and Grill in Warroad, including karaoke and DJ services on select dates.
• The Honky-Tonk Stardust CowboysminorOthersLive band performing at Pucks & Pints Bar and Grill for special events.
• Wojo's RodeocoreOthersProfessional rodeo production company engaged for annual Seven Clans Casino Rodeo event at Thief River Falls, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and multiple rodeo events.
• Red Lake Band of Chippewa IndianscoreOthersThe casino is owned and operated by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians as the parent tribal entity. The tribe operates all three casino properties as part of tribal economic development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fond-du-Luth Casino: Tribal casino owned by the Fond du Lac Band in downtown Duluth, MN. Comparable tribal gaming operation serving the Northern Minnesota / Twin Ports corridor.
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: Minnesota tribal casino and hotel owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Operates a much larger integrated casino resort with extensive hotel, dining, and entertainment amenities — the dominant competitor to all Minnesota tribal operators including Seven Clans.
• Shooting Star Casino: Tribal casino operated by the White Earth Nation in Mahnomen, MN. Comparable tribal gaming operation serving rural Minnesota with hotel and event amenities.
• White Oak Casino: Tribal casino owned by the Fond du Lac Band in Deer River, MN. Comparable regional tribal gaming venue serving rural Northern Minnesota markets.
• Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel: Minnesota tribal casino hotel owned by the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Comparable tribal casino-with-hotel model serving a regional Minnesota market.
• Prairie's Edge Casino Resort: Tribal casino resort owned by the Upper Sioux Community in Granite Falls, MN. Comparable integrated casino-resort model serving a regional Minnesota catchment.
• Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley: Twin-property tribal casino resort owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Operates integrated casino hotels with hotels, entertainment, and dining in central Minnesota — comparable multi-property tribal gaming portfolio structure.
• Black Bear Casino Resort: Tribal casino resort owned by the Fond du Lac Band in Carlton, MN. Comparable tribal gaming property with hotel, dining, and entertainment amenities in Northern Minnesota.
• Northern Lights Casino: Tribal casino owned by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Walker, MN. Comparable regional tribal gaming property serving Northern Minnesota with hotel accommodations.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino: Minnesota tribal casino resort owned by the Prairie Island Indian Community in Welch, MN. Combines casino gaming with hotel, marina, and RV park — directly comparable multi-amenity tribal resort model serving regional Minnesota.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SevenClansCasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/sevenclanscasino
• Instagraminstagram.com/sevenclanscasinos
• TikToktiktok.com/@sevenclanscasinos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seven-clans-casino-hotel-and-indoor-water-park

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