Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a tribal casino resort owned and operated by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, on the reservation near Mayetta, about 15 minutes north of Topeka. It rates 4.2 from around 7,100 Google reviewers.
This is a full resort rather than a local slots room: a big floor with tables, poker and bingo, a hotel that grew in 2022, a spa, an RV park and a golf course. If you are in the Topeka area and want more than a quick slot session, this is where most people end up.
What's on the floor
The casino's own site lists about 1,200 slot machines and around 27 table games, including blackjack, mini baccarat, roulette and progressive carnival games such as Ultimate Texas Hold'em. Some older listings say "more than 30" tables, so the current count may have shifted.
There is also:
- A poker room.
- A bingo hall of around 400 seats, with paper and electronic bingo, pull tabs and sessions Wednesday through Sunday.
- A sportsbook with a sports lounge, big screens and self-service kiosks.
- A high-limit area and a video poker section.
It is a broad mix for a rural property, and having tables, poker and bingo under one roof is the main reason to drive up from Topeka.
Hotel and resort amenities
The resort hotel added 74 rooms and suites in an expansion that opened in fall 2022, alongside indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, an arcade and Topgolf Swing Suite bays for golf simulator games. Room types range from standard rooms to tower suites and a larger lodge-style unit.
Other amenities include the Cedar & Sage Spa, a courtyard with hot tubs, a gift shop and a ballroom that hosts concerts and live entertainment. Booking sites list a minimum check-in age of 21.
Next door is a 67-space pull-through RV park, and the nation also runs Firekeeper Golf, an 18-hole course nearby.
Dining
The resort lists a broad set of outlets:
- Three Fires Steakhouse — steaks, chops and seafood.
- The Longhouse Buffet — breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus Sunday brunch.
- Embers Bar & Grille — quicker bar food.
- Kapi Coffee Bar, the Lobby Bar, the Casino Bar and Hot Stuff Pizza.
Hours differ by outlet and change seasonally, so check the casino's site before you plan a late dinner.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to enter the main casino. The one exception on the reservation is Prairie Band One Stop, a small gaming area at the convenience store, which the casino lists as 18+.
Google lists the casino as open 24 hours a day, every day. Bingo, the sportsbook and restaurants keep their own schedules.
The resort is rural, so plan on driving. From downtown Topeka it is roughly a 15–20 minute trip north on US-75. Concert nights and weekends fill the hotel, so book early if you want to stay over.
Nearby alternatives
The other northeast Kansas tribal casinos are a short drive north: Golden Eagle Casino near Horton and Sac & Fox Casino near Powhattan are both smaller, quieter floors. For a large commercial alternative, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway is about an hour east in Kansas City.
For the full picture, see all Kansas in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Prairie Band Casino & Resort's hours?
Google lists the casino as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bingo sessions, the sportsbook and restaurants have their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Prairie Band Casino & Resort?
You must be 21 for the main casino. The separate Prairie Band One Stop gaming area on the reservation is listed as 18+.
What games are available at Prairie Band Casino & Resort?
Around 1,200 slots, about 27 table games, a poker room, a bingo hall of around 400 seats and a sportsbook.
Is there an RV park at Prairie Band Casino & Resort?
Yes, a 67-space pull-through RV park sits on the property.
