EXHIBIT 23







INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT





We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement File Nos.
333-77247, 333-77249, 333-77591 of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. on Form S-8 of our
report dated January 30, 2003 (March 3, 2003 as to Note 12) appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. for the year ended
December 29, 2002.







Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 26, 2003