It’s all new. It’s upscale. It will rival any casino in northwestern Wisconsin or northeastern Minnesota. It’s the St. Croix Casino Danbury, the newest casino for the St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin.
Actually, it’s not so much a new casino as it is a replacement for an old casino. Since November 1991, the Hole in the Wall Casino has been a gathering place, a place where area folks came to gamble, eat and have a drink or two. It has a loyal customer base, a customer base that was admittedly worried about the new facility. Would they still fit in? Would the upscale nature of the St. Croix Casino Danbury appeal to them?
Their fears were groundless. The hallmark of all of the three St. Croix Casinos is friendly service, and the new St. Croix Casino Danbury continues that tradition. Guests, both old and new, will be greeted with the same friendly service that customers have enjoyed for the past 19 years at the Hole in the Wall.
And its upscale décor and furnishings are sure to attract new guests. “We began receiving requests from tour operators and convention planners early in 2010,” said Mary Kay Merrill, St. Croix Casino director of marketing. “We have a beautiful setting, world-class service, a new casino with all the latest games, a convention center and hotel. Once guests visit our new facility, we’re confident they’ll want to return soon and often.”
The new casino features over 500 slots and 18 table games, including one roulette table, two craps tables and four poker tables. Casino guests can also enjoy an expanded palette of food and beverage options: a family-friendly buffet, a new a la carte restaurant and deli bar and a new lounge offering live entertainment on weekends. A convention center and an attached hotel with 50 rooms and suites and a new indoor pool are also included in the new facility. And non-smokers will be glad to know that the casino offers a designated smoke-free area.
Gaming is easier at the new casino too. The new players club, St. Croix Perks, offers its members a state-of-the-art system. “There will be no waiting in line for promotional offers,” said Mary Kay Merrill, St. Croix Casino Danbury director of marketing. “Your St. Croix Perks card is your ticket to all promotions and offers. Just swipe your card at one of our convenient kiosks, and you’re good to go.”
The new casino opens on July 30 at 10 a.m. The grand opening celebration will take place later in the fall. For more information on St. Croix Casino Danbury, call casino marketing at 1-800-U-BET-U-WIN.