Iowa: WinnaVegas Casino Resort marks 30th anniversary with parties, contests

Friday, April 1, 2022 6:53 PM
  • Earl Horlyk, Sioux City Journal

It might be a gamble to celebrate an anniversary on April Fools’ Day, but WinnaVegas Casino Resorts is not adverse to rolling the dice.

You can’t call it beginner’s luck since the casino — owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska — will be marking its birthday with a 30th anniversary party at 1 p.m. Friday on the main casino floor of the entertainment complex near Sloan, 1500 330th St.

Along with a ribbon-cutting, short presentations and refreshments, WinnaVegas will kick off a monthlong series of celebrations, which will include a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win $500,000 in the Press for Cash contest.

In honor of its milestone anniversary, here are 30 things you may not know about WinnaVegas.