From DraftKings To Dope Kings: Bay Mills Expanding Into Marijuana

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The Bay Mills Indian Community is venturing into the cannabis industry.

The tribe has recently announced its plans to commence construction on a 10,000-plant indoor grow facility near Sault Ste. Marie. This project will be undertaken by the Upper Peninsula tribe, which also manages two casinos in Brimley.

The 110-acre parcel will be subject to licensing and regulations enforced by the sovereign nation’s tribal law. The organization will function autonomously, separate from Michigan’s rapidly growing marijuana sector.

According to Bryan Newland, the chairman of Bay Mills, the tribe is planning to commence construction on the facility in early 2021.

In 2018, recreational marijuana use was legalized by Michigan voters, and sales officially commenced in late 2019. With the aim of participating in an industry estimated to generate $1.5 billion for the state, the tribe has made plans to enter the competition.

Bay Mills hopes marijuana industry can lift Michigan tribes

The estimated duration from planting to selling, as stated in the Bay Mills announcement, is approximately one year.

The facilities near the Brimley casinos will offer the products for sale. Additionally, sales will take place on tribal land across the state, encompassing parcels close to Flint, Gaylord, and Port Huron. Bay Mills has actively pursued the construction of casinos in all of these locations.

Bay Mills reportedly investigated potential collaborations with three licensed marijuana companies currently operating in Michigan, as per MLive. Additionally, Newland revealed that Bay Mills had initiated contact with the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency regarding a cooperative endeavor, according to the same source.

In anticipation of the future, the tribe is now aiming to collaborate with other Native American tribes in the state to explore the possibility of selling their marijuana on their territories and sharing the generated revenue with them.

“In a news release, Newland stated that our operations will prioritize marijuana cultivated and owned by the community.”

Bay Mills tribe not afraid of controversy

Unlike the tribe’s approach in partnering with an industry giant for online gambling, going solo in the marijuana business is a different strategy altogether.

Recently, Bay Mills, a community consisting of approximately 2,000 members, forged a partnership with DraftKings Sports Betting, a prominent player in the gambling industry.

After online gambling becomes legal in Michigan in the near future, DraftKings plans to introduce mobile sports betting apps and online casino platforms in the state. Additionally, the Boston-based company will establish a retail sportsbook at the Bay Mills Casino, which is the tribe’s main location.

Recently, Newland expressed that the pioneering history of the Bay Mills Indian Community is a source of pride.

“In Michigan, we’ve paved the way for other tribes to follow,” expressed Newland during a recent webinar. “We possess exceptional knowledge and expertise as a tribe and organization when it comes to addressing these matters.”

In 1984, Bay Mills took a significant step by introducing the nation’s inaugural tribal casino, featuring blackjack and slot machines. This groundbreaking venture was accomplished through the establishment of Kings Club Casino located in Brimley.

MLive reports that the marijuana facility is set to be located close to the junction of Interstate-75 and M-28, approximately 10 miles south of Sault Ste. Marie.

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