Golden Eagle Casino is a tribal casino owned and operated by the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, on the Kickapoo Reservation a few miles west of Horton in northeast Kansas. It opened in 1996 and is widely described as the first casino in the state. It rates 3.8 from around 1,300 Google reviewers.
Despite that history, this is a rural, mid-sized room rather than a resort. It suits locals and anyone already in the Horton, Holton or Hiawatha area, not travelers looking for a full night of entertainment.
What's on the floor
The casino's own site lists more than 400 slot machines, with bets from a penny up to $5, on a floor of more than 45,000 square feet. Older third-party listings quote 600 to 800 machines, but the casino's current figure is lower, so trust that one.
Live table games include blackjack (Double Deck and Six Card), mini craps and Let It Ride. The casino also advertises $5 craps and blackjack sessions, plus blackjack and poker tournaments on set dates.
Bingo runs Wednesday through Sunday in the Entertainment Center. Evening sessions have early games at 6:30pm and the main session at 7pm, while Sunday sessions start in the early afternoon.
There is no sportsbook and no full-time poker room, so treat poker as an occasional event rather than a regular game.
Dining and the Eagle's Nest
Dining is buffet-based, with themes that change through the week:
- Homestyle buffet most days, from 11am.
- Taco Thursday buffet.
- Prime rib and shrimp buffet on Friday evenings.
- Country classics buffet on Saturday evenings.
- Brunch on Sundays.
The buffet generally closes by 8pm or 9pm, so don't count on a late meal.
The Eagle's Nest bar opened in 2022, the casino's first, with a full bar and TVs.
Other amenities
There is no hotel on site. The nearest rooms are in Horton, Holton and Hiawatha, or further afield in Atchison and St. Joseph.
What the property does have is a Trading Post next door with fuel, a convenience store and Kickapoo Tribe apparel, along with RV camping and EV charging stations.
Tips before you go
Age depends on what you play. The casino states you must be 21 for slots and table games, while bingo is 18+.
Hours are worth checking. Google lists 10am to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, but the casino's own site lists 10am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday. If you are arriving late on a weeknight, call ahead.
The casino is rural and there is no public transit, so plan to drive. Local news has reported the casino closing early for a day because of a server issue, a reminder that a quick call can save a wasted trip.
Nearby alternatives
Northeast Kansas has a cluster of tribal casinos close together. Sac & Fox Casino near Powhattan is a short drive away, and Casino White Cloud sits in the far northeast corner. For a full resort with a hotel, Prairie Band Casino & Resort is south toward Topeka.
For the full picture, see all Kansas in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Golden Eagle Casino's hours?
Google lists 10am to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10am to 1am Friday and Saturday. The casino's site shows 10am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday, so confirm before a late visit.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Golden Eagle Casino?
You must be 21 to play slots and table games. Bingo is open to players 18 and over.
What games are available at Golden Eagle Casino?
More than 400 slots, live blackjack, mini craps and Let It Ride, and bingo Wednesday through Sunday. There is no sportsbook.
Is there a hotel at Golden Eagle Casino?
No. There is RV camping on site, and the nearest hotels are in Horton, Holton and Hiawatha.
