Running Aces Casino & Racetrack

Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus stands apart from the tribal properties on most best casinos in Minnesota lists, since it operates as a card room and live harness racing track rather than a full casino with slot machines. Any honest Running Aces review has to explain that Minnesota law keeps venues like this one focused on poker and other card games plus simulcast and live harness racing, so guests should not expect rows of slot machines or the full table game pits found at tribal casinos. That said, the smoke free card room runs around the clock with cash games and tournaments, making it a magnet for serious poker players looking for a casino near the Twin Cities without the smoky haze. Add in trackside dining, a boutique hotel, and race nights through the summer season, and Running Aces earns its reputation as a genuinely different kind of casino and hotel experience in Minnesota.