There are dozens of casinos across upper and lower Michigan. All of these casinos are run by American Indian tribes; certain tribes have chains of casinos that operate out of multiple cities. There are no casinos in Mackinaw City itself, but there are several within a thirty-minute drive or shuttle bus ride of the city. Each casino has different gambling venues which may include slot machines, Keno, card games and roulette wheels.
The Kewadin Casinos in Michigan are run by a Chippewa Indian tribe. The chain has five locations throughout the state, with two close to Mackinaw City. The St. Ignace location is across the Mackinac Bridge, approximately six miles from Mackinaw City. Kewadin Casino sits on the sandy beach of Lake Huron and offers hotel rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a gift shop and a lounge. The games offered at the St. Ignace facility include slots, poker, roulette, black jack, Keno and Let It Ride.
The casino schedules several tournaments special nights, including Keno nights, No Limits on Texas Hold 'Em and Bounty Tournaments.
Kewadin Casino St. Ignace
3015 Mackinac Trail
St. Ignace, MI 49781
906-643-7071
kewadinstignace.com
The Kewadin Casino branch in Hessel is a much smaller facility located about 26 miles from Mackinaw City. The casino has no restaurant, but does have a deli which serves food during the hours the casino is open. The Hessel location offers a variety of slot machines. Special events in Hessel include Two for Tuesday, where guests receive bonus points and tokens depending on how they spend. There are also different events scheduled throughout the year, including specials for seniors and holiday activities.
Kewadin Casino Hessel
3395 N. 3 Mile Rd.
Hessel, MI 49745
906-484-2903
kewadinhessel.com
Odawa Casino in Petoskey is approximately 32 miles away from Mackinaw City. The casino offers over 1,500 different slot machines to its guests. Odawa has a poker room with different tournaments throughout the year, roulette wheels, card games and Keno. There is an on-site hotel with 127 rooms and suites, as well as an indoor pool and a jacuzzi. The casino has three restaurants, a gift shop and an entertainment facility which hosts concerts, shows and performances throughout the year. The Odawa Casino is run by the Little Traverse Bay bands of Odawa Indians.
Odawa Petoskey
1760 Lears Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
877-442-6464
odawacasino.com
