Casinos in North Dakota

The Best Casino in North Dakota

The Biggest Casinos in North Dakota

Are There Indian Casinos in North Dakota?

Indian casinos are categorized as gambling resorts that are built on native land and regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (1988). Of the 501 located in North America, five such resorts have been built in North Dakota, and you can find more details on these below.

Racinos

While there may be five North Dakota tribal casinos, that state isn’t home to any racinos (which are resorts that combine racecourses with gambling facilities such as slot machines). However, you can still access any of the state’s established Indian or commercial resorts at your leisure!

Are There Cruise Ship or Riverboat Casinos in North Dakota?

Cruise ship or riverboat casinos are defined as gambling establishment that operate on the waterfront, and there are more than 60 packed within just six American states. However, none of these are available in North Dakota, with the closest state to feature riverboat casinos known to be Iowa.

Full North Dakota Casino List

The six land-based casinos in North Dakota are spread across six separate cities, although none are based in the state capital of Bismarck. We’ve covered the spread of ND casinos in greater detail below, while looking at where each one is in relation to one another.

Expected New Casinos

Currently, there are no plans to build or open new casino locations in North Dakota, with all available licenses currently owned and in operation. If you plan on travelling though, you might find additional casino options in neighboring states.

Gambling in North Dakota

Casino Games in North Dakota

The next section covers all legal casino games in North Dakota’s casinos, along with details such as game availability and specific offerings at different locations.

Gambling Legal Situation in North Dakota

Taxation of Winnings

All gambling winnings earned by residents in North Dakota is subject to a flat Federal tax rate of 24%. Additionally, the state will apply a levy of 5.75% on all winnings of $5,000 or above, so you may pay in excess of 30% in total on bigger cash prizes!

North Dakota Gambling Laws

Even when most types of gambling are legal in North Dakota, there are also some with unspecific or illegal status. More details about the gambling laws in North Dakota can be found online and are easy to understand.

History

In many ways, North Dakota is the last place where you’d expect to see a thriving gambling industry. However, its low population density shouldn’t distract from the location’s rich Indian heritage, which has inspired the development of five tribal casinos in the state. But where did it all begin?

• 1977-1987: North Dakota legalized charitable gambling in 1977, regulated by a commission, allowing games like bingo and poker for fundraising. Horse and dog racing wagering became legal in 1987, with pari-mutuel gambling permitted from 1990.
• 1992-2004: Following the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, North Dakota signed its first tribal gaming compacts in 1992 and additional ones in 1999 and 2013, leading to five major Indian casinos and smaller gambling hubs.
• 2004-Present: Lottery gambling was legalized in 2002, with the first draws in 2004, participating only in multi-state lotteries. There are no plans for a standalone state lottery unique to North Dakota residents.

Upcoming Changes in the Gambling Regulation

As we’ve already said, there’s no law prohibiting online gambling in ND, while off-track betting is available online within the state. However, there’s no formal bill that aims to legalize and regulated this practice currently in place.