White Oak Casino at a glance
About White Oak Casino
White Oak Casino is a tribal gaming facility in Deer River, Minnesota, owned and operated by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Opened in 2000, the casino runs approximately 315 slot machines and 2 table games — Blackjack and Electronic Keno — on a 24/7 schedule, with a bar, restaurant, self-parking, and shops on site. The minimum gambling age is 18, regulated under Minnesota tribal-state gaming compacts. Phone: (800) 653-2412; website: whiteoakcasino.com.
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White Oak Casino
Deer River, Minnesota
Deer River is in Itasca County in north-central Minnesota at the junction of US-2 and MN-6, adjacent to the Chippewa National Forest — the nation’s first national forest, established in 1908. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe operates three gaming facilities: White Oak Casino in Deer River, Northern Lights Casino in Walker, and Palace Bingo in Cass Lake. White Oak serves both the local Deer River community and Chippewa National Forest outdoor recreation visitors.
Games at White Oak Casino
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
- Operator
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
- Opened
- 2000
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 24/7 on US-2 near Chippewa National Forest; bar, restaurant, and shops; 18-year age minimum
- Leech Lake Band satellite serving the Deer River/Chippewa National Forest recreational market
Watch-outs
1- 315 machines and 2 tables — small community-scale satellite; no hotel on site
Leech Lake Band's Chippewa National Forest satellite — 315 slots, Blackjack, and 24/7 gaming in Deer River
White Oak Casino is the Leech Lake Band's Deer River satellite, serving the Chippewa National Forest outdoor recreation corridor on US-2. The band also operates Northern Lights Casino in Walker (590 machines, 7 tables) for a fuller gaming experience. Minimum age is 18. Confirm current hours at whiteoakcasino.com or (800) 653-2412.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Minnesota Gambling Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 18+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
