The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation along with 4 Bears Casino, DSGW Architecture and Woodstone Inc., on Wednesday announced the ground blessing for the new Son Of Star Casino in White Shield.
The 37,000-square-foot casino, which is set to open in 2026, will be just south of the powwow grounds. It will feature 230 slot machines, six table games, a sports book, poker room, restaurant, gift shop, campground and coffee shop. Future phases include a convenience store, hotel and event center.
The casino is designed to reflect the culture and traditions of the MHA Nation.
The exterior of the building will feature a traditional Native American design, and the interior will be decorated with Native American art, timelines and artifacts. The casino interior design will feature four quadrants of natural elements representing fire, water, earth and wind.
