Casinos have become a popular form of entertainment. Midland, Michigan is a city in mid-Michigan with a population of over 40,000. Midland is known as the home of the Dow Chemical Company, the Dow Corning Corporation, and Chemical Bank, but there are no casinos in the city. Those who want to visit casinos near Midland will probably choose one of the two within 36 miles of the city, but there are also a few casinos a little over 100 miles away.
Run by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, Soaring Eagle offers many different entertainment venues. There are over 4400 slots, 70 table games, bingo, poker, keno, blackjack, roulette, craps, mini baccarat, seven-card stud, and many packages available that offer $10 to $100 in premium play. The attached hotel has 514 rooms and suites with fireplaces, Jacuzzis, and patios or balconies. A 2400-square-foot pool is available for hotel guests, and a spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, hand and foot treatments, manicures, and pedicures. Entertainment is available by comedians, magicians, and international entertainers that include country, rock, pop, folk, dance, rap, and r & b artists. Available dining includes the Firefly Buffet, the Sinii Kaung Steak and Chop House, the Water Lily Restaurant, the Tempura Bar, food carts, a coffee shop, and a cafe. Childcare is available by certified staff at hourly rates in the Kids Quest Hourly Child Care Center, which offers play areas with nonviolent video games, movies, karaoke, Barbieland, Lego area, and an infant and toddler area.
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
6800 E. Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-775-5403
soaringeaglecasino.com
Also run by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, Saganing Eagles Landing is 32 miles from Midland. Although it doesn't offer as many amenities as Soaring Eagle, there are more than 800 slot machines and 40 electronic table games. The Hot Dog Cart features Koegel hot dogs, polish dogs, and nachos. Though there's no hotel on the site, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino is so close to Midland, it's great for a day trip.
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
2690 Worth Rd.
Standish, MI 48658
999-732-4537
saganingeagleslanding.com
FireKeepers Casino lies 110 miles from Midland and is run by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. There is no on-site hotel, but there are over 2600 slot machines and a 120-seat poker room for Texas hold 'em, stud, and Omaha. Table games include baccarat, craps, blackjack, roulette, pai gow, and big six. There are a 300-seat bingo hall, five restaurants, many lounges, and many entertainment venues.
FireKeepers Casino
11777 E. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49014
877-352-8777
firekeeperscasino.com
Run by the Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa Tribes, Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel is 113 miles from Midland. There are 1331 gaming machines and 141 table and poker games, including Caribbean stud poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette. The hotel has 137 rooms and suites, with a ballroom and a conference room. Restaurants include Bourbons 72, with a menu that features bourbon sauces and glazes; Seasons Buffet, which has American, Asian, Italian, and Spanish cuisines; and The Deli, which offers burgers, hot dogs, pizzas, and sandwiches. The Level 3 Lounge has live music some nights and a disc jockey other nights.
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel
7741 M-72 East
Williamsburg, MI 49690
800-922-2946
casinocity.com/us/mi/williamsburg/turtlec/
