Detroit Casinos Await Green Light As Most Of Michigan’s Tribal Casinos Reopen

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As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer deliberates on granting approval to three commercial casinos in Detroit, almost 23 tribal casinos in Michigan have already reopened or are preparing to do so in the near future.

On Friday, seventeen establishments were opened, while the rest, except for the Ojibwa Casinos in the Upper Peninsula, have announced their reopening dates.

The Marquette and Baraga casino locations of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be the last among Michigan tribes to unveil their reopening plans.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s casinos had to be shut down by March 22, which unfortunately coincided with the launch of sports betting in Michigan’s three Detroit casinos on March 11.

Which Lower Peninsula casinos are open?

Here’s an overview of the current reopening statuses for tribal casinos in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan:

• FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek has reopened as of June 1st.
• The Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo locations of Four Winds Casinos reopened on June 15. Additionally, the South Bend, IN, location also resumed operations on the same date.
• The reopening of Gun Lake Casino in Wayland took place on June 8th. While table games are available for play, the poker room remains closed. The facility has implemented a primarily smoke-free policy. To determine slot occupancy, you can conveniently check the website from the comfort of your own home.
• The reopening of Leelanau Sands Casino in Peshawbestown took place on May 29th.
• Little River Casino Resort in Manistee reopened on May 29th, implementing certain measures to ensure the safety of its guests. To adhere to space limitations, the casino initially allows entry only to individuals aged 18 years or older. Moreover, all guests are required to wear masks, undergo a touchless temperature check, and maintain a distance of six feet from others. While table games will be available, seating will be limited to ensure proper social distancing.
• On May 22, the Odawa Casinos in Mackinaw City commenced operations. Following suit, the Petoskey location, equipped with table games and a reduced seating capacity, opened its doors on May 29. Unfortunately, reports indicate that an individual infected with the coronavirus visited the casino that same afternoon.
• The Saganing Eagles Landing Casino and Hotel in Standish reopened to the general public on June 1.
• As of June 1, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort in Mount Pleasant has reopened its doors to the general public.
• On May 29, Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg reopened its doors.

Which Upper Peninsula casinos are open?

Take a glance at the current reopening statuses of tribal casinos in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

• Although Kings Club remains closed, Bay Mills Casino in Brimley reopened at 10 a.m. on Friday.
• Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Michigan, became the first casino to resume operations on May 16, even though they had initially planned to reopen on May 6.
• On Friday, all five locations of Kewadin Casinos (Christmas, Hessel, Manistique, Sault Ste. Marie, and St. Ignace) were opened.
• The reopening of Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet took place on May 22nd.
• The Baraga and Marquette locations of Ojibwa Casinos do not have a specified reopening date at the moment.

When will Detroit casinos reopen?

On Monday, Governor Whitmer caused a stir in the state by unexpectedly announcing that bars and restaurants throughout Michigan will be permitted to operate at 50% capacity starting from June 8.

Nevertheless, the exemption granted to Detroit’s casinos remains intact until Whitmer transitions the state to Phase 5 of its pandemic response. On Monday, the governor expressed her optimism to reach Phase 5 by July 4.

Safety plans for their upcoming reopenings have been announced by Greektown Casino-Hotel, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino.

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