Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Celebrates Grand Opening

BELOIT, WI – Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit celebrated its grand opening Oct. 23 with a day of ceremonies, cultural activities and entertainment. The celebration began at 9 a.m. with DJ Choko Loco, followed by a flag-raising ceremony featuring Joe White Eagle, American Legion Post 556 Sanford White Eagle Post and the Lake Delton Singers. Speakers included Ho-Chunk Nation Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek, former Ho-Chunk Nation President JoAnn Jones, Ho-Chunk Nation Vice President Lambert Cleveland Jr., Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Bean, Steven Abangan, Ho-Chunk Gaming Executive Manager, and Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer. Chance Rush served as emcee.