Black Bear Casino Resort at a glance
About Black Bear Casino Resort
Black Bear Casino Resort is the flagship tribal gaming resort of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, located in Carlton, Minnesota near the junction of MN-210 and I-35. The casino runs approximately 1,800 slot machines and 14 table games — including Bingo, Blackjack, and Electronic Keno — on a 24/7 schedule, with a hotel, restaurant, self-parking, and valet on site. The minimum gambling age is 18, regulated under Minnesota tribal-state gaming compacts. Website: blackbearcasinoresort.com.
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Black Bear Casino Resort
Carlton, Minnesota
Carlton is approximately 20 miles south of Duluth on I-35 — the main highway corridor connecting the Twin Cities to Duluth and the Lake Superior North Shore. This I-35 position makes Black Bear Casino Resort a natural stop for travelers heading north from the Twin Cities to Duluth and the North Shore. The Fond du Lac Band also operates Fond-Du-Luth Casino in downtown Duluth as the band’s urban satellite.
Games at Black Bear Casino Resort
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Operator
- Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 1,800 machines and 14 tables; hotel with restaurant and valet; strategic I-35 / Duluth corridor location
- Fond du Lac Band's flagship resort 20 miles from Duluth; 18-year minimum age
Watch-outs
1- Limited table game variety in our directory data — Bingo, Blackjack, and Electronic Keno
Fond du Lac Band's I-35 flagship resort — 1,800 slots, 14 tables, hotel, and 24/7 gaming 20 miles south of Duluth
Black Bear Casino Resort is the Fond du Lac Band's full-service resort on the I-35 corridor between the Twin Cities and Duluth. The hotel, valet, and 1,800-machine floor serve both local Carlton County residents and Twin Cities visitors heading north. The downtown Duluth satellite Fond-Du-Luth Casino completes the band's dual-market strategy. Minimum age is 18. Confirm current promotions at blackbearcasinoresort.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Minnesota Gambling Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 18+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
