MILWAUKEE,
WI -- Potawatomi
Bingo & Casino held its grand opening November 1 with
a $120 million expansion in the Menomonee Valley. Legendary
pop stylist Tony Bennett graced the stage of the Nest of Life
Concert Hall as part of the celebration.
The
new casino has reinvented itself as an entertainment destination,
with the addition of three live entertainment venues, five
dining operations and a bingo hall that seats up to 2,200.
"We
are bringing the best entertainment available on a national
scale including music and comedy," Entertainment Director
Kurt Brown explained. "Through our entertainment venues we
hope to expand our audience appeal."
"We
want to position Potawatomi
Bingo Casino as the premiere entertainment destination
for the entire Midwest," said Brown. "This caliber of entertainment
will help us accomplish that goal."
Potawatomi
Bingo & Casino is one of two casinos run by the Forest
County Potawatomi Community in Wisconsin. The facility has
slot machines, Blackjack tables and Rocket Bingo stations.
The casino is a popular attraction for regulars, tourists
and tour groups, and regularly contributes to local charities
and schools.
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