The Diamond Jo Casino – Worth is a casino and entertainment complex in Worth County, Iowa, near Northwood.[1] The casino is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming, which also owns the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, Iowa. It is a member of the Iowa Gaming Association, and its license is held by the Worth County Development Authority. The property opened on April 6, 2006, with a grand opening celebration on April 18, 2006. A hotel is also available across the street.[2]
| Diamond Jo Casino - Worth | |
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| Address | 777 Diamond Jo Ln. Northwood, Iowa 50459 |
| Opening date | April 6, 2006 |
| Total gaming space | 38,700 sq ft (3,600 m2) |
| Signature attractions | Event Center Big Wheel Bar Pheasant Links |
| Notable restaurants | Woodfire Grille The Kitchen Buffet Subway Burger King |
| Casino type | Land Based |
| Owner | Boyd Gaming |
| Coordinates | 43°26′48″N 93°21′16″W / 43.446781°N 93.354542°W |
| Website | diamondjoworth |
Gaming
editThe Diamond Jo offers 965 slot machines, including traditional slot machines, video slots, video poker and keno. There are a total of 22 table games, plus a FanDuel sports book area.[3]
Entertainment
edit- The Event Center
- The Big Wheel Bar
Restaurants
editPheasant Links
editDiamond Jo Casino – Worth and Peninsula Gaming envisioned an outdoor haven where a select number of sports enthusiasts could hunt for waterfowl and upland birds, shoot sporting clays and play golf on a challenging course - all in one location. After careful consideration, 440 acres of pristine, natural woodlands in southern Minnesota were selected. Abundant with verdant marshlands and lush landscapes, this site is also home to a private lodge.
Soon after opening its doors in 2006, Diamond Jo Casino – Worth purchased Arrowhead Golf Course located just outside Emmons, Minnesota. Once purchased, DJC spent time renovating everything from facilities to fairways, reopening the course as Pheasant Links Golf and Hunting Preserve. Currently, Pheasant Links consists of a nine-hole Scottish links-style course offering multiple tee boxes per hole.
Along with golf, Pheasant Links offers 9 sporting clay stations located throughout the golf course. Pheasant Links is also a private hunting preserve with over 400 acres of huntable land with game including pheasant, quail, and chukar. Deer hunting is also offered.
Pheasant Links is offered as a perk only for eligible regular casino customers.
References
edit- ^ Bourie, Steve (2005). American Casino Guide. Casino Vacations Press. ISBN 978-1-883768-15-7.
- ^ Lageson, Kelli (2010-08-30). "A new hotel at Diamond Jo". Albert Lea Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Shank, Matthew D.; Lyberger, Mark R. (2021-11-29). Sports Marketing: A Strategic Perspective. Taylor & Francis. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-429-64133-6.
- ^ "New restaurant at Diamond Jo Casino opens this week". KTTC. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Bunge, Mike (2023-11-08). "Diamond Jo Casino welcomes new 'gastropub' restaurant". KIMT News 3. Retrieved 2024-05-20.