Great Northern Casino

Inside Great Northern Casino

History

The casino was established in 1999 and says it has helped raise funds for more than 400 local charities.³

Size of the floor

The casino building offers about 30,000 square feet of entertainment space.⁴ The gaming floor has over 400 slot machines plus a separate VLT room with 40 VLTs.⁵

What you can play

The table games lineup includes blackjack (including Free Bet Blackjack), Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker with progressive jackpots, roulette, Chase The Flush, and lists 3 poker tables.⁵ The posted poker schedule lists No Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha games.⁵

Food and drink

Dining is split between the Platinum Lounge and Dining Room and Joker's Cafe.⁶ The Platinum Lounge serves hand-cut AAA Black Angus steaks.⁶ Joker's Cafe publishes a list of gluten-friendly menu options.⁶

Hotel

The casino directs guests to Service Plus Inns & Suites, which it says is located right next door.⁷

Shows and events

A stand-up comedy night called Kokanee Komedy Night runs every Wednesday evening.⁸ The venue has hosted touring acts such as Dr. Hook, Glass Tiger, Platinum Blonde, Prism and Emerson Drive, along with comedians, hypnotists and tribute acts.⁸ Karaoke night is held on Thursdays.⁸

Worth knowing

The casino is owned and operated by the Game Host Income Fund.⁴ The casino hosts private events such as birthdays, corporate parties and custom poker parties.³