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{{Short description|Native American casino in Wisconsin, US}} |
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'''Ho-Chunk Casino''' is a [[Native American gambling enterprises|Native American casino]] located in [[Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin]]. The casino is owned by the [[Ho-Chunk]] tribe. |
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| casino = Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells |
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| address = S3214 Cty Rd BD <br />[[Baraboo, Wisconsin]] 53913 |
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| date_opened ={{Start date and age|2008|11|01}} |
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| names_pre =Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center |
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| casino_type = [[Native American gambling enterprises]] |
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| owner = [[Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin]] |
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| rooms = 302<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/#//|title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells – Home|access-date=2020-06-28|archive-date=2020-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629121545/https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/#//|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| space_gaming ={{Convert|94500|ft2}} |
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| notable_restaurants = {{plainlist| |
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*Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant |
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*Spirit Bar |
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*Ho-Chunk Grill}} |
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| website = https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/ |
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'''Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells''' is a [[Native American gambling enterprises|Native American casino]] and hotel located in the [[Delton, Wisconsin|Town of Delton]], [[Wisconsin]], between [[Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin|Wisconsin Dells]] and [[Baraboo, Wisconsin|Baraboo]]. The casino is owned by the [[Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin]], one of six Ho-Chunk casinos in the state and one of the three largest.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells |url=https://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/casino/ho-chunk-casino-hotel-convention-center-3282 |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.worldcasinodirectory.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Koran |first=Mario |date=2022-05-04 |title=‘We’ve got to get gaming out of our blood’ |url=https://isthmus.com/api/content/c46bb13e-cbe9-11ec-af35-12274efc5439/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Wisconsin Watch via Isthmus |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lueders |first=Bill |date=2014-03-03 |title=Gambling has given Ho-Chunk new hope |url=http://wisconsinwatch.org/2014/03/gambling-has-given-ho-chunk-new-hope/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Wisconsin Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> It is a Class III casino.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=Wisconsin Division of Gaming 2018-2022 Report - WI-DOA |url=https://doa.wi.gov/Gaming/Gaming%202018-2022%20Report%20FINAL%20012023.pdf}}</ref> |
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== Description == |
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There are over 2,000 slot machines and 48 table games.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells Review by Casino City |url=https://wisconsin.casinocity.com/baraboo/ho-chunk-gaming-wisconsin-dells/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=wisconsin.casinocity.com}}</ref> The casino is open 24 hours Thurs-Mon/Tues-Wed 9am-1am, seven (7) days a week.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino |url=https://exploresaukcounty.com/things-to-do/attraction/ho-chunk-gaming-casino/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Sauk County}}</ref> The hotel has 302 rooms.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells - Home |url=https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/#// |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.ho-chunkgaming.com}}</ref> Conference rooms or event venues are available for rental.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Casinos Deal a Winning Hand for Meetings |url=https://www.wisconsinmeetings.com/2023/09/27/casinos-for-meetings/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Wisconsin Meetings |language=en-US}}</ref> An RV park with full hookup sites and tent camping is available.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming RV Park - Baraboo campgrounds {{!}} Good Sam Club |url=https://www.goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/wisconsin/baraboo/ho-chunk-gaming-rv-park-201201751 |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.goodsam.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk RV Resort |url=http://www.ho-chunkrvresort.com/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.ho-chunkrvresort.com}}</ref> |
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=== Restaurants === |
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells has the following restaurants: |
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* Ho-Chunk Grill<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Grill in Wisconsin Dells |url=https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-restaurants/Ho-Chunk-Grill |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.wisdells.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Spirit Bar<ref name=":3" /> |
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* Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Inside Ho-Chunk Casino |url=https://josesauthenticmexicanrestaurant.com/ho-chunk-casino/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Joses Authentic Mexican Restaurant |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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The casino was previously known as the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells |url=https://www.500nations.com/casinos/wiHoChunkWisconsinDells.asp |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.500nations.com}}</ref> The name was changed to Ho-Chunk Gaming in 2010.<ref name=":0" /> In 2016, the facility broke ground on a multi-million expansion project.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Casino |url=https://miron-construction.com/project/ho-chunk-casino-expansions/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Miron Construction |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells Hotel and Casino |url=https://hbg.design/portfolio/ho-chunk-gaming-wisconsin-dells/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=HBG Design |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Colson |first=Cassandra |date=2016-08-24 |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming moves ahead with $153M expansions |url=https://lacrossetribune.com/jacksoncochronicle/news/local/ho-chunk-gaming-moves-ahead-with-153m-expansions/article_5d285f54-8434-562b-8c6d-436baeb99f64.html |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=La Crosse Tribune |language=en}}</ref> |
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The casino closed for over two months in 2020 during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLong |first=Katie |date=2020-08-02 |title=5 employees at Ho-Chunk casinos in Wisconsin Dells, Wittenberg test positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.fox6now.com/news/5-employees-at-ho-chunk-casinos-in-wisconsin-dells-wittenberg-test-positive-for-covid-19 |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=FOX 6 Now Milwaukee |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-03 |title=Ho-Chunk gaming facilities to remain closed until further notice |url=https://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/ho-chunk-gaming-facilities-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice-234390 |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=www.casinocitytimes.com}}</ref> It reopened in June 2020 with protocols for face masks, social distancing, and sanitization.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tighe |first=Mike |date=2020-06-15 |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming to reopen BRF, 2 other gaming sites, with strict rules |url=https://www.news8000.com/news/coronavirus/ho-chunk-gaming-to-reopen-brf-2-other-gaming-sites-with-strict-rules/article_c1fcca75-0ac2-5b57-83c5-a3726499171c.html |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=News8000.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2021, a technical issue forced all Ho-Chunk gaming centers to close for a weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viviani |first=Nick |date=2021-08-30 |title=All Ho-Chunk casinos back open after a weekend of closures |url=https://www.nbc15.com/2021/08/30/all-ho-chunk-casinos-back-open-after-weekend-closures/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=NBC 15 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dynes |first=Erica |date=2021-08-31 |title=Ho-Chunk casino in Wisconsin Dells reopens after shutdown due to computer failure |url=https://lakegenevanews.net/news/local/ho-chunk-casino-in-wisconsin-dells-reopens-after-shutdown-due-to-computer-failure/article_050eba02-4e32-5592-a6a8-5ce4339ab623.html |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Lake Geneva News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosiman |first=Dean |date=2021-08-30 |title=Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells closed for 4th day due to computer systems issues |url=https://madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ho-chunk-gaming-wisconsin-dells-closed-for-4th-day-due-to-computer-systems-issues/article_55348e33-848f-527d-b505-3bf22d620ee8.html |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Wisconsin State Journal |language=en}}</ref> The official statement did not specify if it was an internal or external issue, but officials said they did not find evidence that anyone's personal information was at risk.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viviani |first=Nick |date=2021-09-09 |title=Ho-Chunk offers new details on malfunction that closed casinos for days |url=https://www.nbc15.com/2021/09/09/ho-chunk-offers-new-details-malfunction-that-closed-casinos-days/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=NBC 15 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of casinos in Wisconsin]] |
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* [[List of casino hotels]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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* [https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/ Official site] |
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[[Category:Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:11, 12 September 2024
| Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells | |
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| Address | S3214 Cty Rd BD Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 |
| Opening date | November 1, 2008 |
| No. of rooms | 302[1] |
| Total gaming space | 94,500 square feet (8,780 m2) |
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| Casino type | Native American gambling enterprises |
| Owner | Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin |
| Previous names | Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center |
| Website | https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/ |
Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells is a Native American casino and hotel located in the Town of Delton, Wisconsin, between Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo. The casino is owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, one of six Ho-Chunk casinos in the state and one of the three largest.[2][3][4] It is a Class III casino.[5]
Description
[edit]There are over 2,000 slot machines and 48 table games.[2][6] The casino is open 24 hours Thurs-Mon/Tues-Wed 9am-1am, seven (7) days a week.[2][7] The hotel has 302 rooms.[8] Conference rooms or event venues are available for rental.[9] An RV park with full hookup sites and tent camping is available.[10][11]
Restaurants
[edit]Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells has the following restaurants:
History
[edit]The casino was previously known as the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center.[2][14] The name was changed to Ho-Chunk Gaming in 2010.[2] In 2016, the facility broke ground on a multi-million expansion project.[14][15][16][17]
The casino closed for over two months in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][18][19] It reopened in June 2020 with protocols for face masks, social distancing, and sanitization.[20]
In 2021, a technical issue forced all Ho-Chunk gaming centers to close for a weekend.[21][22][23] The official statement did not specify if it was an internal or external issue, but officials said they did not find evidence that anyone's personal information was at risk.[24]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells – Home". Archived from the original on 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b c d e "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells". www.worldcasinodirectory.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b Koran, Mario (2022-05-04). "'We've got to get gaming out of our blood'". Wisconsin Watch via Isthmus. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Lueders, Bill (2014-03-03). "Gambling has given Ho-Chunk new hope". Wisconsin Watch. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Wisconsin Division of Gaming 2018-2022 Report - WI-DOA" (PDF). 2023-01-23.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells Review by Casino City". wisconsin.casinocity.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino". Sauk County. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b c d "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells - Home". www.ho-chunkgaming.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Casinos Deal a Winning Hand for Meetings". Wisconsin Meetings. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Gaming RV Park - Baraboo campgrounds | Good Sam Club". www.goodsam.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk RV Resort". www.ho-chunkrvresort.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Grill in Wisconsin Dells". www.wisdells.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Inside Ho-Chunk Casino". Joses Authentic Mexican Restaurant. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells". www.500nations.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Casino". Miron Construction. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells Hotel and Casino". HBG Design. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Colson, Cassandra (2016-08-24). "Ho-Chunk Gaming moves ahead with $153M expansions". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ DeLong, Katie (2020-08-02). "5 employees at Ho-Chunk casinos in Wisconsin Dells, Wittenberg test positive for COVID-19". FOX 6 Now Milwaukee. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Ho-Chunk gaming facilities to remain closed until further notice". www.casinocitytimes.com. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Tighe, Mike (2020-06-15). "Ho-Chunk Gaming to reopen BRF, 2 other gaming sites, with strict rules". News8000.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Viviani, Nick (2021-08-30). "All Ho-Chunk casinos back open after a weekend of closures". NBC 15. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Dynes, Erica (2021-08-31). "Ho-Chunk casino in Wisconsin Dells reopens after shutdown due to computer failure". Lake Geneva News. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Mosiman, Dean (2021-08-30). "Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells closed for 4th day due to computer systems issues". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Viviani, Nick (2021-09-09). "Ho-Chunk offers new details on malfunction that closed casinos for days". NBC 15. Retrieved 2023-11-14.