Northern Lights Casino at a glance
About Northern Lights Casino
Northern Lights Casino is a tribal gaming facility in Walker, Minnesota, owned and operated by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Opened in 1996, the casino runs approximately 590 slot machines and 7 table games — including American Roulette, Blackjack, Crazy 4 Poker, Let It Ride, Slot Tournaments, and Video Poker — on a 24/7 schedule, with a restaurant and self-parking on site. The minimum gambling age is 18, regulated under Minnesota tribal-state gaming compacts. Phone: (800) 306-6789.
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Northern Lights Casino
Walker, Minnesota
Walker is the county seat of Cass County in north-central Minnesota, on the shore of Leech Lake — Minnesota’s third-largest lake, renowned for walleye, muskie, and northern pike fishing. The eccentric International Eelpout Festival (winter ice fishing on Leech Lake) draws visitors nationally. Walker is approximately 60 miles north of Brainerd on US-371. The Leech Lake Band also operates White Oak Casino in Deer River (315 machines) and Palace Bingo in Cass Lake. Northern Lights Casino is the band’s Walker/Leech Lake gaming presence.
Games at Northern Lights 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
- 1996
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- Leech Lake Band's Walker/Cass County casino; Crazy 4 Poker and Let It Ride; fishing destination market
- 24/7 on Leech Lake shore serving year-round fishing and outdoor recreation visitors
Watch-outs
1- 590 machines and 7 tables — satellite scale; no hotel; Walker market is seasonal/tourism-dependent
Leech Lake Band's Leech Lake shore casino — 590 slots, 7 tables with Crazy 4 Poker and Let It Ride, 24/7 gaming in Walker
Northern Lights Casino is the Leech Lake Band's Walker-area gaming facility, serving the Cass County community and Leech Lake fishing and outdoor recreation visitors since 1996. Crazy 4 Poker and Let It Ride add specialty table formats alongside Blackjack and American Roulette. The White Oak Casino (315 machines) serves the band's Deer River market. Minimum age 18. Confirm current details at (800) 306-6789.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Minnesota Gambling Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 18+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
