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Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack

· Columbus, MN

Why you should go…

Running Aces in Columbus, Minnesota combines a card casino, an on-site hotel, and a live harness-racing track. It is one of the few venues in the Twin Cities area pairing year-round casino gaming with in-person horse racing.

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  • #columbus mn
  • #gaming

Good to know

General nightlife guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Doors, showtime, last call

    Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.

  • Covers and minimums are normal

    Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.

  • Bring ID either way

    Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.

  • Weeknights show the room properly

    Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.

What's around here?

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