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Potawatomi Named “Best Overall Casino Property” in New Magazine Readers’ Choice Poll

One of Six “Best Of” Awards in “Gaming and Destinations Magazine”

By - Jan 12th, 2026 10:08 am

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 12, 2026)Potawatomi Casino Hotel received the award for “Best Overall Casino Property” in the state of Wisconsin in the brand new Readers’ Choice Poll in “Gaming and Destinations Magazine.” It is one of six categories in which readers voted Potawatomi number one overall.

Those categories are:

  • Best Overall Property
  • Best Sportsbook
  • Best Restaurant (Dream Dance Steakhouse)
  • Best Hotel Rooms
  • Best Hotel Suites
  • Best Entertainment

This is the third year in a row Potawatomi finished on top of the Readers’ Poll.

“On behalf of our nearly 2,500 team members we are truly honored to receive this recognition from the readers of ‘Gaming and Destinations Magazine,’” said Potawatomi CEO and General Manager Dominic Ortiz. “At Potawatomi we strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests every day – and while this is an amazing honor we know our work is never done.”

About Potawatomi Casino Hotel – Milwaukee:
Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Casino Hotel is the Midwest’s premier entertainment destination, offering guests the best in gaming, dining and entertainment. The property features a 6,500 sq. ft. retail-betting Sportsbook that includes a 2,000 sq. ft. LED screen, professional-quality broadcast booth, and both kiosks and ticket writers. Guests of the casino can also enjoy a 14-table Poker Room, 12 restaurants, including Rock & Brews (partnership with KISS rock legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons), and four bars. The Potawatomi Hotel is the second largest in Milwaukee with 19 floors, 500 rooms, and exquisite corner suites that oversee the city’s skyline. The hotel also showcases top-floor Presidential and Chairman suites. To discover more about Potawatomi Casino Hotel, call 800-paysbig (800-729-7244) or visit www.potawatomi.com.

*If you or someone you know needs information on how to deal with a gambling problem, call the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling’s 24-hour helpline, 1-800-426-2535 or visit our website, potawatomi.com/responsible-gaming.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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