Unlike most other casinos in the state, which have slot machines, Running Aces has only card tables. However, the casino aims to differentiate itself by offering high-tech table games like blackjack. It hopes to attract new customers and replace aging ones. It also has a full-service restaurant and trout fishing every summer.
The card room generates more revenue than the racetrack, and a majority of its employees are local residents. The track’s owners want to make sure that the money stays in the community. They’ve even worked with the town of Columbus to ensure that employees live near the casino, so they can go home for lunch and dinner.
It’s rare for staffers to encounter drama from inebriated gamblers, but some people can get out of control. It’s important for managers to know how to recognize when a person is drunk, and how to deal with them in the most responsible way. In addition, it’s important for managers to know how to prevent problem gambling, and to help gamblers who have a gambling problem.
The Minnesota Racing Commission on Thursday rejected Running Aces Harness Park’s request to add electronic blackjack tables to its card room. The Commission’s staff and Department of Public Safety had warned that the tables would be considered slot machines, which under state law are only legal at tribal casinos. But Running Aces argued that the tables would simply be a high-tech spin on traditional cards.
Running Aces’ card room is by far the biggest revenue-maker for the business, but it’s not without its problems. In the past few years, it has struggled to compete with Canterbury Park in Minneapolis, and has tried unsuccessfully to lobby for slots. The Minnesota Racing Commission has also rejected the proposal to expand betting on thoroughbreds.
The Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack sportsbook offers visitors the chance to wager on featured live horse races. Its available bet types include Quinella, Exacta, Superfecta, Win, Place and Show. Guests must be at least 18 to wager on these events. In addition, it offers a range of other gambling services, including casino games and poker tables. It is also home to year round entertainment including comedy shows and bingo. Guests can also enjoy the Trout Air Tavern, which serves traditional dishes with a Minnesota inspired twist.