Treasure Island Resort and Casino: Onward and Upward

Treasure Island Resort and Casino is one of the Midwest’s premier gaming destinations. With the recent addition of more than 300 rooms, the venue is now the second-largest hotel in Minnesota with 788 rooms, and the property is ready to host gaming enthusiasts and cater to their every desire.

What started as a bingo parlor out in 1984 has evolved into a true family resort featuring a 40,000-square-foot Lagoon water park, indoor and outdoor national entertainment, award-winning dining and more.

We caught up with Treasure Island’s General Manager, Michael Heavner, to talk about the history of the property, the brand new expansion and what the team does to insure customer satisfaction at every level.

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Great Casino Getaways and Holiday Happenings

frenchlick_casino-copyAs the holiday season and winter temperatures set in, we can all use a quick getaway to ease our minds. We are excited to unveil some of our favorite places to escape the hustle and bustle of shopping and stress and remind you of great places to stay and play. Casinos put a lot of effort into creating winter wonderlands for their guests to really feel the warmth and cheer of the season, and they also host great parties, promotions, shows and specials so make sure to cash in on the fun.

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Q&A with Jonathon Kinchen: Horseplayer Eligible for $2 Million Bonus

KinchenJonathon Kinchen, a 33-year-old University of Texas graduate in real estate in Austin, is gunning for a record $2.8 million payday for a horseplayer if he wins the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Presented by Racetrack Television Network and Treasure Island Las Vegas, set to kick off Thursday at Treasure Island. As winner of the season-long NHC Tour, Kinchen is now eligible for a $2 million bonus if he also wins the NHC finale, which carries an $800,000 first-place prize.

He will have the maximum two of more than 600 entries for the Jan. 28-30 championship.

As a rookie last year, Kinchen finished seventh and 11th in the championship, which Daily Racing Form contests editor Peter Fornatale called â??one of the most impressive feats in the history of the event.â?

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