There are 11 casinos in both Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. All the casinos offer a wide range of slot machines and table games. You can even find tournaments and bingo and Keno games at many of the casinos. Some of the casinos are open to patrons 18 and older, but for most, you must be at least 21 years of age.
Probably the most famous casino in Michigan is The MGM Grand in Detroit. It is located just 20 minutes from the Detroit Metro Airport on the west side of the city.You'll find more than 90 table games, 4,000 slot machines, a poker room and more. There is also a hotel, restaurant and other amenities on site.
MGM Grand Detroit
1777 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48226
877-888-2121
Bay Mills is a waterfront casino with 1,000 slot and video-poker machines, as well as several table games. Located in the Indian Community in Chippewa County along Lake Superior, the resort's back patio is equipped with a grill area that looks out onto Whitefish Bay. Bay Mills advertises that it is the only Michigan casino to offer free drinks. The resort offers camping, restaurants and golf as well as gaming.
Bay Mills Resort
1386 West Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715
888-422-9645
Chip-In Casino offers weekly and monthly poker and slot tournaments and holds bingo seven days a week. Live poker is played five days a week and there are over 1,400 slot machines. Chip-In is located in the Menominee County in northern Michigan.
Chip-In Casino Resort
W. 399 Hwy. 2 & 41
Harris, MI 49845
800-682-6040
Kewadin has casinos in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Manistique, Christmas, and Hessel--all in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. There are several table games and more than 2,000 slot games at each location. The Sault Ste. Marie location is the largest, with a restaurant, hotel and the world famous Soo Locks.
Kewadin Casino
2186 Shunk Rd.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Lac Vieux is located in the Upper Peninsula on the Ontonagon River. The closest major city is Iron Mountain, which offers great skiing in the winter. Guests must be 18 years old to take part in the many table games and slot machines available at Lac Vieux. Video Keno is also offered and you can find progressive slots for as little as one penny.
Lac Vieux Desert Resort
N5384 U.S. 45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
800-583-3599
Ojibwa has two Upper Peninsula locations in Baraga and Marquette. Both casinos offer many table games, including limit and no-limit Texas Hold 'Em. You will find many different tournaments each month and hundreds of slot machines to play.
Ojibwa Casino Resort
16449 Michigan Ave. (Hwy. M-38)
Baraga, MI 49908
800-323-8045
Soaring Eagle offers some of the highest-stakes bingo games in Michigan and boasts over 4,000 slot machines. There are 70 table games and Keno jackpots for as much as $250,000. You must be 18 to gamble, and the drinking age of 21 is strictly enforced.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
888-732-4537 (7EAGLE7)
Greektown offers more than 2,500 slot machines and 67 gaming tables. In addition to the gaming tables, you will also find the largest poker room in town, with 13 tables. Some allow smoking, and some are smoke-free. There is also a restaurant and hotel on site.
Greektown Casino
555 East Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
888-771-4386 (4FUN)
You'll find 28 table games and over 1,000 slot machines to play at Little River. The resort offers hotel rooms and RV spots.
Little River Casino Resort
2700 Orchard Highway
Manistee, MI 49660
888-568-2244
Motor City Casino offers 59 table games and a smoke-free poker room with 12 tables. There are more than 2,500 slot machines ranging in price from one penny to $50.
MotorCity Casino
2901 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
800-270-7117