- Year Opened
- 1993
- Hours
- Open daily from 7 AM (24/7 on many days)
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Tribal
- Regulator
- Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Gaming
- Owner
- Ho-Chunk Nation
- Slot Machines
- 600
- Table Games
- 10
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Ho-Chunk Nation
- Operator
- Ho-Chunk Nation
- Opened
- 1993
About Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa is a tribal casino at 949 County Road G in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, owned and operated by the Ho-Chunk Nation since 1993. The property sits in Wood County in central Wisconsin, roughly two and a half hours northwest of Milwaukee and about 90 minutes south of Wausau. The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Gaming oversees Class III play under the state-tribal compact, with a minimum gambling age of 21.
The Nekoosa property is the second-largest Ho-Chunk venue by combined table-and-slot footprint, sitting behind only the tribe’s flagship Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo. The 600-machine floor pairs with a dealt 10-table pit covering blackjack variants, EZ baccarat, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em, plus an I-Table Roulette electronic setup. Doors open at 7 AM on most days, with the casino running well into the late hours and effectively 24/7 across the busy weekend windows.
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Games on the Floor
The 10-table pit at Ho-Chunk Nekoosa carries one of the deeper dealt-game menus among central Wisconsin tribal casinos. Blackjack runs in standard 6-deck shoe, Double Deck, and Bonus Spin Blackjack variants. The carnival category covers Fortune Pai Gow Poker, TriLux, and King’s Bounty Deluxe alongside the headline Ultimate Texas Hold’em. EZ baccarat is unusual at a property this size and gives baccarat players a dealt option without a drive to Milwaukee. I-Table Roulette runs alongside the dealt pit as an electronic alternative.
Game spread at Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
A dealt pit unusual in size for central Wisconsin, plus 600 slot machines and Rewards Club benefits.
Three blackjack variants with low minimums on weeknights.
Carnival games unusual for a 10-table room.
600 machines with I-Table Roulette as the electronic table draw.
Games Available
Amenities and Dining
Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa keeps amenities focused on dining and visit comfort rather than resort polish. The property runs a bar and a restaurant, has both valet and self-parking, and maintains smoke-free sections within the gaming floor. A buffet operates as part of the dining program. The directory identifies meeting space and wedding programming, with concert and nightclub events appearing on the property calendar.
Amenities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Buffet
- Self-parking
- Valet
- Smoke-free sections
- Meeting Space
- ADA accessible
The Ho-Chunk floor for dealt-table players
If Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg is the electronic-table sibling, Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa is where the Ho-Chunk Nation runs dealt tables with depth. EZ baccarat, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, three blackjack variants, and Ultimate Texas Hold'em on a 10-table pit is meaningful coverage at a 600-slot venue. Combined with the Ho-Chunk Rewards Club and a restaurant program above what you would expect from the size, this is the practical pick for central Wisconsin dealt-game play.
Rewards Club and Promotions
The Ho-Chunk Rewards Club anchors the loyalty program at Nekoosa. Membership tiers reach through Diamond, Platinum, and Seven Star (Club Rewards), with points and comp dollars earned across slot and table play. Sign-up at the Rewards Club desk takes a few minutes, and the same card works across all seven Ho-Chunk Nation casinos in Wisconsin. The promotions page rotates free play offers, slot tournaments, and tier-based events tied to the calendar.
- Club Rewards
- Comp Dollars
- Diamond
- Loyalty
- Membership
- Platinum
- Points
- Rewards Club
- Tier
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Recurring promotions at Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
Promotions rotate through the Ho-Chunk Rewards Club calendar. Verify current offers on the property's promotions page before traveling.
| Promotion | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Free Play Days | Bonus credits for Rewards Club tier members | Weekly |
| Slot Tournaments | Cash and free-play prize pools | Monthly |
| EZ Baccarat & UTH Events | Carnival-game tournament nights | Quarterly |
| Tier Recognition Nights | Diamond, Platinum, and Seven Star events | Monthly |
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Location, Hours, and Contact
The casino sits at 949 County Road G in Nekoosa, Wood County. The main reservations line answers at (800) 782-4560, with additional contact phones at 715-886-3544 and 800-843-6323. Marketing inquiries route to HCGN.Marketing@ho-chunk.com, and the property contact at erica.senn@ho-chunk.com is published on the directory. Social channels include Facebook, Instagram (hochunkgamingnekoosa), and LinkedIn. Doors open at 7 AM on weekdays, with the casino effectively running around the clock during peak windows.
949 County Rd G, Nekoosa, WI 54457, USA
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Open in Google MapsLicensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Gaming
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal (tribal)
Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa at a glance
Strengths and gaps based on directory data and the property profile, not a substitute for a visit.
Strengths
5- Deep dealt-table menu including EZ baccarat and Ultimate Texas Hold'em
- Three blackjack variants on a 10-table pit
- 600 slot machines with newer titles from major manufacturers
- Ho-Chunk Rewards Club works across seven Wisconsin properties
- Free valet and self-parking, restaurant and buffet on site
Watch-outs
4- No on-site hotel; lodging in Wisconsin Rapids or Nekoosa proper
- No live poker room or sportsbook
- Not a 24/7 floor every day; check opening times
- Limited concert programming compared to Wisconsin Dells flagship
Best tables in central Wisconsin
Live half an hour away and come here once a month. The blackjack double deck is fair, EZ baccarat is rare to find outside the Dells, and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em tournaments are actually fun. Rewards Club tier is easy to keep at Platinum if you play regularly. Restaurant and buffet are both solid. No hotel attached but we live close enough that it does not matter.
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