Prairie Band Casino & Resort facts for kids

Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Address	12305 150th Road Mayetta, Kansas
Opening date	January 1998
No. of rooms	297
Total gaming space	35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2)
Notable restaurants	Longhouse Buffet, Buffalo Grill, Three Fires Steakhouse
Casino type	Native American casino
Owner	Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation
Previous names	Harrah's Prairie Band
Renovated in	2008, 2018-
Coordinates	39°18′55″N 95°45′04″W / 39.31528°N 95.75111°W / 39.31528; -95.75111

The Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a fun place in Mayetta, Kansas. It is owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, a Native American tribe. This resort has a casino, a hotel, and several restaurants. It is open all day, every day.

About Prairie Band Casino & Resort

This resort offers many things to do. It has a large gaming area, about 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m²) big. Inside, you can find over 1,000 slot machines. There is also a special hall for bingo games. You can also play at 31 different table games.

The resort has three places to eat. These include the Longhouse Buffet, the Buffalo Grill, and the Three Fires Steakhouse. If you want to stay overnight, there are 297 guestrooms.

How It Started

The Prairie Band Casino & Resort first opened its doors in January 1998. It was the very first full-service casino in the state of Kansas. When it first opened, the whole building was about 63,000 square feet.

At that time, a hotel with 100 rooms was part of the resort. This hotel was often full, so people needed to book rooms early. It was the only casino in Kansas with a hotel back then.

New Ownership

For a while, a company called Harrah's helped manage the casino. But in 2005, it was announced that Harrah's would not continue their agreement. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation decided to take over running the resort themselves.

In May 2007, the casino got a new name and a new look. The new logo had a flame, which is an important symbol for the Potawatomi people. It also had a diamond, which represents gaming. The tribe officially took full control on July 1, 2007. The casino was then renamed Prairie Band Casino & Resort.

After the tribe took over, they continued to make the resort better. They had already expanded the casino in 2000 and 2004. A hotel and a convention center were added in 2004.

Big Changes and Updates

In January 2018, the resort announced a huge plan to make it even bigger and better. This plan included building a new hotel tower. This tower would add 80 more rooms for guests. It would also have a new pool, a spa, and a fitness center. There would be special party rooms too.

The plans also included a large parking garage with space for 500 cars. This garage would connect to the event center. The casino floor itself was also going to be updated and made larger. Even the lobby and the Buffalo Grill restaurant were planned for a new look. These big changes were expected to take about two and a half years.

The first part of the casino update was finished in October 2018. This included the main casino area. Later, in July 2019, the resort started the second phase of construction. The plans for this phase were updated. They included 74 new guest rooms. There would be both indoor and outdoor pools. A sauna and steam room were also planned. New business meeting rooms and a game room with "virtual Top Golf" were added. There would also be more party rooms.

Fun Entertainment

The Prairie Band Casino & Resort often hosts popular musicians and comedians. Many famous artists have performed here. For example, country singer Gary Allan has performed at the resort multiple times. He was there in June 2019 and again in 2021.

Another famous country musician, Lee Greenwood, performed in April 2022. The resort also brings in groups like KC and the Sunshine Band. Comedians such as George Lopez have also entertained guests.