It’s time to celebrate! Potawatomi Bingo Casino, located in downtown Milwaukee, is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The casino first opened its doors in 1991 as a modest bingo hall. In just 20 years, it has become one of the largest tourist attractions in the Midwest, with more than 780,000 square feet of gaming, dining and entertainment options, including a red-hot poker room.

There’s never a dull moment on the casino floor – a floor that offers more than 3,100 slot machines with the latest in slot technology and themes to choose from. Almost 100 table games give guests many options – everything from blackjack at one end of the floor to the fast action of craps at the other end, with a variety of poker variations, roulette, Spanish 21, mini baccarat and Let It Ride Bonus Poker in between.

Guests can enjoy an exciting game of poker in the comfort of Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s distinguished, spacious Poker Room, located on the third floor just off the Casino’s skywalk entrance. Guests can dive into popular games that include Texas hold’em (limit and no-limit), Omaha and seven-card stud. Check out www.paysbig.com/gambling/poker for all the latest news regarding the tournament schedule.

Just next door to the Poker Room is the newly expanded Off-Track Betting Room. Players can try their hand at betting on some of the largest horse or greyhound races from around the world. The 5,000-square-foot space features 115 televisions, 80 carrels and seating for nearly 200.

Also located on the third floor of the casino is the game that started it all – Bingo. Serving as the casino’s first guest amenity 20 years ago, Bingo still remains one of the casino’s most popular entertainment options today. The 1,300-plus seats in the Nest of Life Bingo Hall fill quickly with guests always ready with daubers in hand. Morning, afternoon, evening and night-owl sessions are offered. Daily payouts average $75,000.

While Potawatomi guests have also developed an appetite for the casino’s diverse dining options. Potawatomi Bingo Casino cooks up a variety of ways to make guests’ mouths water.

Be it a special occasion or just a night out on the town, the award-winning Dream Dance Steakhouse offers exceptional cuisine and a progressive wine list set at retail pricing. The fare features delicious, bold flavors and glorious regional ingredients proudly inspired by the culinary history and traditions of a Wisconsin steakhouse.

RuYi, which means “as you wish,” captures the time-honored traditions of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Hmong cuisines. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining, guests will feel as though they’ve been transported to the Far East when they visit this casino favorite.

The Menomonee Valley Food Court has friendly, fast service. It offers four stations: Taco Del Fuego, Cream City Sweets, Trapper’s Grille and Canal Street Deli. Guests can come for a quick snack, a meal or just a cup of coffee.

Meanwhile, the Buffet continues to please guests with delicious food in a “classy, yet sassy” environment. The restaurant features action stations, six in all, with chefs preparing fresh, all-you-can-eat entrees right in front of your eyes. With Latin, Mediterranean, Asian, American and other cuisine, there’s enough variety to satisfy even the most discriminating of tastes.

The Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill is popular with many of Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s patrons. Highlighted with 27 big-screen televisions tuned to the best worldwide sporting events, grab a great bite to eat while watching the big game. Or swing into the Fire Pit’s side bar, a new amenity that pumps up the energy with vibrant entertainment and lively music.

The casino’s Bar 360 is located in the center of Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Elevated from the gaming floor, the bar is a great place to catch all the action while skilled bartenders tend to your every whim. Bar 360 is the perfect place to take a seat with friends and take in the live entertainment and all the action on the casino floor.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino is a popular site for corporate functions and private events from throughout the United States. Intimate or grand, laid-back or lavish – whatever the vision for your corporate or social event, the skilled event planning staff is poised to ensure the finest possible experience for you and your guests. At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, they know careful attention to detail is the cornerstone of creating a truly memorable affair. Meeting planners will work closely with you to customize your event and menu exactly the way you envision, and the meeting rooms and banquet spaces have a unique personality and offer a variety of layouts to accommodate your needs.

Meanwhile, an intimate entertainment experience awaits guests at the newly renovated Northern Lights Theater, where nationally known musicians and comedians entertain guests in the state-of-the-art 500-seat venue. The elegant theater is highlighted in rich and modern décor, set in deep natural tones.

Come celebrate Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s 20^th anniversary throughout 2011. From gaming to dining and everything in between, Potawatomi Bingo Casino truly is the Midwest’s premier entertainment destination. Go to www.paysbig.com or call 800-PAYSBIG for more information.