Tribe opens year-round golf entertainment complex next to its Minnesota casino
🏌️♂️ What’s New:
- BDG Game + Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC): This is a joint venture bringing together sports entertainment and tribal economic development.
- Location:
- Adjacent to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and The Meadows at Mystic Lake, a championship golf course.
- In Prior Lake, about 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis.
- Features:
- Year-round golf entertainment (think Topgolf-style experience).
- Full-service restaurant and bar.
- High-tech, climate-controlled golf bays.
- A social, upscale atmosphere catering to families, casual groups, and corporate events.
🇺🇸 First U.S. Launch:
- This is BDG Game’s first location in the United States, making it a key milestone for the company’s expansion beyond Canada.
- It follows the rising popularity of tech-enabled golf entertainment venues, combining sports, food, and nightlife.
🏞️ Strategic Partnership:
- SMSC’s involvement reflects its ongoing investment in hospitality, entertainment, and community development.
- Adds another major draw to the Mystic Lake destination area, boosting tourism and local employment.
📈 Local & Economic Impact:
- Expected to attract both local visitors and tourists year-round.
- Adds a diverse, non-casino entertainment option to the area.
- Provides a boost to local jobs and SMSC’s broader economic development portfolio.