Black Bear Casino Resort Opens Doors to $121 Million Expansion and Renovation

Guests at the Black Bear Casino Resort are getting their first look at the resort's $121 million renovation. The new gaming floor, a new steakhouse, and a new cabaret are all open to visitors. Also open is the dramatic addition to the Black Bear hotel.

The new Black Bear Casino Resort is 88,000 square-feet of casino entertainment with more than 2,000 slot machines, 16 blackjack tables, four poker tables and a 600-seat bingo hall. There's also high stakes bingo, high limit slot and table areas, and pull-tabs. Casino games are just part of the Bear experience. Dining choices include fine cuisine at the new, upscale Seven Fires Steakhouse, the Buffet at the Bear and the Sage Deli. Entertainment is hosted Wednesday through Sunday at the new Cobalt Cabaret and Lounge.

The renovation also includes a 12-story, 250-room hotel, a four-level parking ramp, two retail shops, a tanning salon, a business center, the Aurora Arcade and a championship golf course.

The Otter Creek Event Center will open early fall with 17,650 square feet of meeting space. Otter Creek will be able to host functions of almost any size from 10 people to 1,800 and will include an on-site catering team with an expanded banquet menu. Black Bear is also currently remodeling the preexisting hotel. The remodel should be done mid-August and the rooms will be modernized with new carpet, furniture, Simmons Beautyrest beds and many other upgrades.