It claimed its casino in Bowler would lose $22 million in annual revenue if the Ho-Chunk expansion went forward. The Stockbridge-Munsee said under the federal law, the Ho-Chunk tribe is not allowed to operate a casino there. In April, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community sued the Ho-Chunk Nation, the state of Wisconsin and Governor Scott Walker in an attempt to block the Wittenberg expansion. Wittenberg is one of six Ho-Chunk casinos in Wisconsin.

The tribe’s casinos in Black River Falls and the Wisconsin Dells also are being renovated and expanded.Ĭasino proceeds help fund Ho-Chunk programs and contribute to the growth and development of Wittenberg and Shawano County, Collins said. Part of a $153 million initiative by the Ho-Chunk Nation, the Wittenberg project broke ground in September 2016. He stated the expansion will add 80 new jobs to the current 160 at Wittenberg. A new porte-cochere will be built in time for a grand opening next spring, Collins said. In addition, a new restaurant will open at the end of the month and an 86-room hotel will be completed in January. Ten new electronic table games soon will be added. The facility recently debuted a new gaming floor with 200 additional slot machines, a non-smoking gaming room and an updated bar, Collins said. We want to expand our doors and bring more business to this area,” said Executive Manager Fletcher Collins. The project will create 80 new jobs.Ī $33 million renovation and expansion at Ho-Chunk Gaming in Wittenberg, Wisconsin is nearing completion. New electronic table games, a hotel, restaurant and porte-cochere will be added soon.

Ho-Chunk Gaming in Wittenberg, Wisconsin opened a new gaming floor with 200 additional slots, a non-smoking area and an updated bar as part of a $33 million renovation and expansion.

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