Casino Rama
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Casino Rama is a large casino, hotel and entertainment complex located on the reserve land of Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation, in the town of Rama, Ontario, Canada. It is a short distance from the city of Orillia. A joint venture between First Nations, commercial operators Penn National Gaming, and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, it is Ontario's only First Nations "commercial casino" (as opposed to a lesser class, Charity casino) and the largest First Nations casino in Canada. The casino often hosts singers, and entertainment shows.
The casino opened on July 31, 1996.
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[edit] Concerts
The 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre has hosted a variety of stars including Faith Hill, Gloria Estefan, Jay Leno, Jewel, Diana Ross, Chicago, Olivia Newton-John, Vince Gill, Tony Bennett, Bill Cosby, Styx, Michael Bolton, Ringo Starr, Neil Sedaka, Jeff Foxworthy, Leann Rimes, Art Garfunkel, Clint Black, David Copperfield, Petula Clark, and Air Supply.
[edit] Ownership and Operations
The casino is owned by the Mnjikaning First Nation Reserve and operated by Wyomissing, Pennsylvania based Penn National Gaming.
[edit] Facts and Figures
- Casino floor size: 192,000 ft² (N/A m²)
- Slot machines: 2300
- Table games: 120
- Restaurants: 9 (St. Germain's Steakhouse, Rinaldo's (Italian), Couchiching Court Buffet, Willow (authentic Cantonese), Legends, Dream Catcher Sports Bar, The Noodle Bar, The Weirs and Firestarter Lounge)
- Bars: Silver Nightingale Lounge, Firestarter Lounge
- 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre
- 300 room hotel
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