Prairie Band Casino
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Casino and Resort is owned and operated by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The casino entertainment complex encompasses approximately 63,000 square feet, and features over 1000 slot machines, many table games, a Longhouse Buffet, Gift Shop, Buffalo Grill, and the Three Fires Steakhouse. Adjoining the facility is a 297-room hotel with a beautiful courtyard and two relaxing hot tubs and convention center which includes 1,000, 4,000, 8,000 or 12,000 square feet meeting rooms available with full catering and banquet facilities.
Prairie Band Casino is located in the southeastern quadrant of the reservation at the junction of Highway 75 and Road 150. The casino is approximately 15 miles north of Topeka, Kansas.
Prairie Band Casino & Resort is an entertainment complex, just 25 minutes north of Topeka, it includes slots, poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and more. Enjoy golfing, shopping and more in this luxurious resort with three tasty dining options including Three Fires Steakhouse, Buffalo Grill and The Longhouse Buffet. Yes, Prairie Band Casino & Resort does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. A map showing casinos and other gaming facilities located near Prairie Band Casino & Resort, located in Mayetta at 12305 150th Road, in Kansas, United States.
The Casino employs approximately 700 people and operates 24 hours a day. Approximately 120 tribal members are employed at the casino.
The Nation uses revenue to repurchase national lands within reservation boundaries, providing national and community employment, improving infrastructure, strengthening national programs, funding education, and improving the quality of life for all members of the nation.
The goal has been to generate enough money to compensate for the inequalities of the past. It is a time to not forget the past but to build upon it, providing a solid foundation for the reservation’s economic healing, allowing Potawatomi children to have a bright future.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi work closely with surrounding communities to create jobs and spurring economic development throughout the region.
To view the Prairie Band Casino and Resort site, visit http://www.prairieband.com
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Myths, Facts & Statistics
Myth: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) created Indian gaming
Fact: Gaming is a right of Indian nations
While Europeans brought new games to America, Indian gaming existed long before Europeans settled in America. Large-scale Indian gaming, mainly bingo, predated IGRA by about 10 years. In 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized Indian gaming rights when it ruled states had no authority to regulate gaming on Indian land, if such gaming was permitted outside the reservation for any other purpose (California v. Cabazon). Congress established the legal basis for this right when it passed IGRA in 1988.
Myth: Indian gaming is commercial, for-profit gaming
Fact: Gaming on Indian reservations is operated by tribes to fund governmental programs
IGRA requires all tribal gaming revenues to be used solely for governmental or charitable purposes. Just as state governments decide the fate of funds from over 40 state-run lotteries, tribal governments determine how gaming proceeds are spent. Indian tribes use gaming revenues to build houses, schools, roads, sewer and water systems; to fund the health care and education of their people; and to develop a strong, diverse future economic base.
Myth: Tribal gaming is an unregulated magnet for organized crime
Fact: Indian gaming is more heavily regulated and more secure than commercial gaming
Tribal governments safeguard projects they rely upon for food, clothing and education. Prior to the IGRA’s federal gaming regulation framework, tribes self-regulated gaming using inherent police powers. Existing tribal law enforcement and court systems have been in place for years. Tribal-state compacts ensure law enforcement and security measures are considered.
On the federal level, the Department of Justice, FBI, and Bureau of Indian Affairs oversee crimes committed on Indian reservations. The IGRA established the National Indian Gaming Commission to regulate Indian Gaming in February 1993.
In October 1993, during testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives, FBI organized crime section chief Jim Mooney said there was “no information to support claims” organized crime has infiltrated Indian gaming. “We’ve heard more rumors and innuendoes than we’ve been able to prove.”
Myth: Indians do not pay taxes
Fact: Indians pay all taxes required by state and federal law
All Indian people pay federal income, FICA, and social security taxes. Most Indians also pay state income and property taxes. Only the small percentage of Indians living and working on federally recognized reservations, not unlike soldiers and their families living on military installations, are exempt from paying state income and property taxes. However, taxes such as sales tax and federal income tax are still paid.
Indian tribes are governments with responsibilities to their citizens, but tribes usually lack a tax base to support their governmental needs. Some tribes have found in gaming a means to not only provide jobs and economic activity on their reservations, but also a source of badly needed government revenue. Just as states do not pay taxes on resources derived from gaming, neither do tribes.
Myth: The IGRA is ineffective
Fact: Indian gaming is providing substantial economic benefit to states where IGRA is given proper opportunity
IGRA is working to the benefit of Indians and non-Indians in several states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Connecticut and Kansas. Reservations are slowly recovering from decades of failed government programs, rebuilding houses, community centers, and roads. Indians and non-Indians are proudly replacing welfare rolls with payrolls. Local and state governments are enjoying increased tax revenues. Only in those states failing to negotiate “good faith” compacts, in violation of IGRA, has the process not worked.
Myth: IGRA is an unconstitutional infringement upon state rights
Fact: States have withdrawn from an agreement they proposed and accepted
The states’ ongoing assault on IGRA rests on the false premise states possess inherent rights to regulate tribal gaming. States initially proposed and accepted the IGRA, passed by Congress in 1988, but now assert the IGRA violates the 10th and 11th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. To the contrary, the Supreme Court’s Cabazon decision was a clear recognition of the right of Indian tribes to regulate gaming on their lands free of state laws if the state permitted those activities outside the reservation.
Myth: Tribal gaming drains resources and tax dollars from surrounding non-Indian governments and communities
Fact: Indian gaming creates additional resources and tax dollars for surrounding non-Indian governments and communities
Indian gaming is now a $5 billion industry according to Gaming & Wagering Magazine. Indian gaming creates jobs, increases economic activity and generates tax revenue both on and off the reservation. In San Diego County, California alone, tribal gaming has been responsible for the creation of more than 5,000 well-paying new jobs, with a payroll of $22 million per year. Tribes have spent millions of dollars for construction, and spend much more locally for goods and services.
Myth: Gaming is not the best tribal economic development alternative
Fact: Indian gaming is the only economic development tool to have ever worked on reservations
Many reservations are located on remote, undesirable land. Prior to the introduction of tribal gaming, reservations had witnessed minimal public or private-sector economic development. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has proved unsuccessful in implementing successful economic reservation development, and states have failed to propose credible alternatives to Indian gaming for tribal revenues and jobs. Tribal governments are using gaming proceeds to diversify and conduct other economic enterprises.
Myth: Tribal gaming has little public support among non-Indians
Fact: A majority of Americans support Indian gaming
Public opinion surveys, both nationally and within various tribes, conclusively demonstrate strong public support for expanding Indian reservation gaming. A national Harris Poll in October 1992, and polls in Arizona, California, Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nebraska and Washington, all show the general public favors casino-style gambling on Indian lands, while opposing non-Indian gaming expansion. Indian gaming is supported by voters because revenues help tribes and surrounding communities become economically self-sufficient.
Source: NIGA
Note: While federal and state governments rely on taxes to generate program funding, American Indian governments must rely on their business acumen. Whereas the federal government can operate with a deficit budget, Indian tribes must carefully manage all resources assuming sound financial operation. Tribal governments do not tax their citizens or the businesses located on reservation lands. Alternate economic programs have been created to fund tribal business/government operations. Gaming is only one vehicle used to generate revenue for funding tribal government operations and responsibilities, such as: health and welfare, education, fire and law enforcement, cultural programs and child care facilities.
“Each tribe is trying to improve the economic status of its own citizens — just like states. If the state of Michigan generates extra money from its lottery, the federal government doesn’t take money away from Michigan in order to give it to Mississippi,” said Ron Allen, president, National Congress of American Indians, in response to the comment: “The federal government should make rich tribes share their wealth with poorer ones.”
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* 24-hour shuttle service to and from the casino
* private showers and restrooms
* laundry facilities
* 30 amp, 50 amp, 110 amp
* convenience store next to the casino
* Cable TV
* Picnic table
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- Slots
- Table Games
- Bingo
- Fast Food
- Buffett
- Fine Dining / Gourmet
- Steak House
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16 Regular Sites 45' x 12' $20,
33 Large Sites 50' x 12' $25,
18 Oversize 85' x 15' $30.
There is a Buy 1 get 1 Free coupon for the Casino buffet in the campground brochure. When you go to the casino and get a players card you get discounts off the camping rates above - $5 off for their Advantage card, 50% off with the Class Card and parking is free with the Elite Premier Card.
All sites include 30 amp, 50 amp, 110 amp, Sewer (no dump station), Water, Cable, Free Wi Fi, Telephone access ($5 service charge) approximately 22' between sites with picnic tables, all spaces are concrete pull through, no backing required, paved roads, 24 hour security, 24 hour shuttle to and from the casino (also is walking distance), Private Showers and restrooms, laundry facilities, pet run area, convenience store by casino, Check out 12 pm
Nice campground but no trees - it was 105 the day we were there, fortunately the power is good so all 3 airs ran fine. BIG RIG friendly for sure as all paved, wide concrete pads, paved roads.
The casino is nice, kind of smokey in places but ok. Poker, black jack, craps, slots, all gaming.
The casino hotel has a really pretty enclosed park area with stone waterfalls into specialty hot tubs. This would be very beautiful in the winter but wasn't so great on a hot day. They should change to cold water in summer so us girls could play in the water while the boys are gambling. It was really beautiful, I would like to come back in winter and see it with snow. Fires, steamy hot tubs and rock waterfalls!
We went August 1, 2008 had a great time and would return.
We are presently camped at Prairie Band casino north of Topeka. This is the first time we have been here since the tribe and Harrah's parted company. The RV site is still complementary for us and they have now added wi-fi, a nice touch.
We found everything pretty much the same. Lucky Lucy and I were both issued Premier level cards (Harrah's Diamond equivalent) which gave us access to the (former) Diamond lounge. Each of our accounts had some 'starter' points available -- $20 for me and $30 for Lucky Lucy -- so we could enjoy a meal without playing first. Of course all our previous play went with our Harrah's accounts.
The machines are still the same as well -- All American in 25 cent and $1 and a version of Double Bonus in 25 cent that pays 1000 for quad Aces and 400 for straight flushes. The other payout were 9/6/5, haven't checked it for % yet but gut feeling says it isn't too bad -- especially since I hit the Aces. ;-)
We had dinner in the buffet -- steak and shrimp night. Given a sample of one, I come to the unscientific conclusion the buffet has slipped since Harrah's was manager. The steak was flank steak and not too bad. Pretty good boiled cold shrimp but the other five or six shrimp dishes were not fit to eat. Most had been in the warmer so long the shrimp were mushy and falling apart. The fried stuff was mostly grease soaked bread. We did find enough to suit our tastes so we didn't go away hungry but it certainly is not the quality as before. There were very few people in the buffet which I found strange for a Friday night.
All in all not a bad experience and we made off with some of their money. Life is good.
Bruce wrote an excellent report on Prairie Band and I can't add much. We have stayed there several times since it is only about 60 miles from our home. They always fully comped us for our camp site and we used Harrah's Total Reward points to pay for meals. Very friendly staff and most accommodating to RV travelers.
The campground was obviously laid out and built by a contractor who had never been in a camper or motorhome. As Bruce stated, there was not sufficient pavement to turn into the site pads but they have filled in and mostly corrected that problem. The other anomaly is all the hook-ups; water, cable TV, and electricity is at the left front of the site, not left rear where all our attachments are. I have to use an extension cord to reach the utility box.
Pretty decent buffet in the casino, mostly down-home country cooking, but good. The Three Fires steak house is just so-so. The one meal we had there (not steaks) was substandard so we never went back.
We have not visited Prairie Band since the Tribe has resumed management, however, I understand from other reports the casino has spotted previous players with comp points so they can get free meals prior to playing. They did send me a Diamond-equivalent card through the mail but haven't used it yet.
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As of April 2007, Harrah's is no longer managing the casino; it is operated by the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians.
'The $37 million casino entertainment complex encompasses approximately 63,000 square feet, and features 970 slot machines, 30 table games (blackjack, poker, roulette and craps and Let-It-Ride), a 350-seat bingo hall, Fresh Market Square Buffet, nation-run gift shop, and the Prairie Pub. Adjoining the facility is a 100-room hotel.'
The casino is approximately 15 miles north of Topeka, Kansas on US 75, a four lane highway.
'RV Park offers 67 fully paved, pull through sites. Each site includes electric, water, sewer, cable TV and optional phone service.
Other amenities include two bathhouses with showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, 24-hour security and shuttle service to the casino. Pets are welcome and we also offer convention and meeting facilities in the casino.'
The rate is $20; a casino card gets you a $5 discount. The discount can run up to the whole $20 depending on the color of your card. Good Sam discount available. Facilities are excellent, and spotlessly clean. Initially, the pavement was inadequate, considering the turning radius of larger RV's. That has largely been corrected. Friendly security personnel pick you up at the bath/laundry/shower houses and take you to the casino, and return you to your RV, 24 hrs/day. The food in the buffet is excellent and varied, with different themes on different nights. We've not tried the steakhouse. The grill is, well, a grill, with good buffalo burgers. Drinks are reasonable; coffee and soft drinks are complimentary. Many special promotions are held often.
Our luck at the casino has been pretty good! We always stay a few days when we are near. There is not much else to do nearby, which is fine with us. The tribe does have a nice veterans' memorial just west of the casino.