Michigan

Michigan
Complete Michigan Casinos Guide
Legal online casino
Regulated since 2019
Online casinos 1
Minimum age 21+

Michigan is a large state with a great selection of land-based casinos. Given that gambling is so popular in the state, it might not be an enormous surprise that Michigan has recently legalized online casinos (and sports betting) as well.

Online Casinos in Michigan

Michigan is one of the latest states to legalized online casinos. It’s part of the second wave of states that intend on joining Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in allowing its residents to enjoy online casino gaming.

Is it Legal to Play Online with a Michigan Casino?

Michigan is a state that has a strange history with all forms of online gambling. Back in 1999, Senate Bill 562 was enacted, which was designed to prevent online gambling.

However, the very next year the state code was essentially dismantled. It removed the line about how it’s prohibited to use the Internet to violate gambling laws in Michigan.

This put it in the odd position of neither being legal or illegal.

Much of the drive to stop online gambling in Michigan has been powered by Native American tribes, which run most of the land-based casinos within the state.

So can you play in a Michigan casino online today?

The answer is yes. There are now a few online casinos in Michigan, with more on the way.

When Did Online Casinos Open Up in Michigan?

On December 20th, 2019, the governor of Michigan signed legislation to remove the long-running ban on online gambling within the state.

These laws have come into effect in 2020, with operators only allowed to use a single skin, and they’re not allowed to operate multi-state games.

There are three commercial Michigan casinos and 23 tribal casinos that are allowed to apply for a license.

Finally, in early 2021, the first online casino went live in MI. Today, there are almost a dozen casinos sites available for MI residents, with more on the way.

The following online casinos are currently operating in MI:

  1. BetRivers
  2. BetMGM
  3. DraftKings
  4. Golden Nugget
  5. FanDuel
  6. William Hill
  7. Stars Casino

Can Michigan Gamblers Expect to See Major Casino Brands?

This is where it gets complex because Michigan has implemented strict controls on which casinos will be entitled to create online platforms.

As mentioned above, 23 casinos within Michigan have been given the go-ahead to apply for a license. This doesn’t apply to casinos with land-based interests in other states.

However, already, big names in the iGaming industry in the U.S. like BetMGM and Golden Nugget are operating online casinos in MI.

Are Offshore Casinos Legal in Michigan?

US anti-gambling law has traditionally focused on the operator, rather than the player. Although Michigan law has stated that winning more than $50 with an unauthorized online casino is a felony, this law has almost never been enforced.

State troopers have busted plenty of illegal gambling operations on the street, but they’ve never busted down doors because a resident played with an offshore casino online.

Offshore casinos will accept Michigan residents, and with the legalization of online casinos in Michigan, there’s nothing to stop locals from playing online in this way.

A Warning About Playing with Online Offshore Casinos in Michigan

Although it may be tempting to get started playing with an online casino before Michigan casinos online open for business, you must be aware of the lack of player protections elsewhere.

If you have a problem with a casino in Michigan, you’re protected and you’re able to complain. An online casino based offshore in another country is an entirely different prospect.

You won’t have much recourse if you experience problems with an offshore casino.

Will Online Michigan Casinos Be Open to Residents Only?

The law in Michigan only applies to residents of Michigan. The state government has gone down the same path as New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Online casino operators will be bound to check that all their players are residents of the state of Michigan. They’ll do this through requesting an address within the state and then verifying that address upon the player making a withdrawal for the first time.

Even if you’re a US citizen but resident in another state where online casinos are legal, you won’t be able to play.

Geolocation Requirements for Online Casinos in Michigan

All online casinos in Michigan will use geolocation technology to ensure that players only play within the state lines of Michigan.

Heavy fines are likely if a casino is found to have allowed out-of-state players to have accounts with them.

The rule on location also will apply to playing outside state lines. For example, if a resident of Michigan attempts to play with an online casino when they’re in Wisconsin or Illinois they’ll be automatically blocked until they cross back into Michigan.

Finally, the online casinos that do open will come with software to detect when someone is using a VPN to attempt to circumvent these requirements.

Online Poker in Michigan

US gambling law is strange because as well as separating online casinos and online sportsbooks into distinct entities, they do the same with online poker rooms.

For regular gamblers, this may seem strange because most online poker games are attached to online casinos anyway.

Michigan does the same.

Thankfully, Michigan has also legalized online poker rooms. Any online casinos launching in 2020 and beyond will be authorized to offer online poker.

Can I Play Online Poker in Michigan Internationally?

This is where things get complicated in Michigan law. The new online gambling laws explicitly ban multi-state games, like in a variety of states.

The one exception to this is between Delaware and Nevada. These two states have an agreement whereby players from these two states can play against each other in the same online poker room.

As of this writing, Michigan has no such agreement with any other state.

For now, playing online poker outside of Michigan is contentious, but once the 23 casinos within Michigan create online poker rooms you’ll still be able to enjoy playing online against others.

Michigan Land-based Casinos

Michigan has a wide choice of land-based casinos both on Native American reservations and in Detroit. 

Unless otherwise noted, all Indian casinos in Michigan are open 24 hours and offer the following games:

  • blackjack
  • craps
  • roulette 
  • slots 
  • video poker

There are many Native American casinos in Michigan with hotels. Use our convenient alphabetical list of all Michigan casinos at the bottom of this page to see if the casino you want to visit has a hotel.

Types of Casinos in Michigan

Michigan has over 20 casinos: both Native American/tribal casinos and state-sponsored casinos.

The only casinos in Michigan not on Native American reservations are located in downtown Detroit.

Commercial Casinos in Detroit

All three are open 24 hours and offer the following games:

  • blackjack
  • craps
  • roulette
  • baccarat
  • mini-baccarat
  • Caribbean stud poker
  • three-card poker
  • pai gow poker
  • let it ride
  • big-6 wheel
  • Spanish 21
  • Mississippi stud
  • casino war

To see a list of all casinos in Detroit, Michigan be sure to visit our Detroit casinos page.

One of the most popular casinos in Michigan is actually in Canada. It’s Casino Windsor in Ontario which is just across the river from downtown Detroit.

All winnings are paid in Canadian currency and the minimum gam­bling age is 19. The casino is open 24 hours and offers the fol­lowing games: blackjack, Spanish 21, craps, roulette, poker, baccarat, mini-baccarat, big-six wheel, pai-gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, three-card poker and let it ride.

Native American Casinos in Michigan

Native American casinos in Michigan are not required to release information on their slot machine payback percentages.

However, according to officials at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which is responsible for overseeing the tribal-state compacts, “the machines must meet the minimum standards for machines in Nevada or New Jersey.”

In Nevada, the minimum return is 75% and in New Jersey, it’s 83%. Therefore, Michigan Native American casinos must return at least 75% in order to comply with the law.

Unlike all of the Michigan casinos, in many states, the slot machine payback statistics for that particular state’s casinos are released as a matter of public record. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for casinos in all U.S. states.

List of land-Based Casinos in Michigan

Bay Mills Resort & Casino

Bay Mills Resort & Casino

Over 900 of the most recent slot machines and table games, including two and six deck blackjack, Three-Card Poker, Let it Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, and Roulette, can be found here.

  • Address: 11386 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715
  • Phone: +1 888-422-9645
  • Website: https://www.baymillscasinos.com/

Four Winds New Buffalo

Four Winds New Buffalo

With a gaming floor of 135,000 square feet, it is one of the largest casinos in the United States. The casino offers a wide range of gaming machines as well as live table games such as blackjack variants, 3-card poker, baccarat, and others.

  • Address: 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117
  • Phone: +1 866-494-6371
  • Website: https://www.fourwindscasino.com/newbuffalo/
Four Winds Hartford

Four Winds Hartford

Discover more about Four Winds Casino in Hartford, Michigan, which offers slot machines, table games, and the W Club casino players club card.

  • Address: 68600 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford, MI 49057
  • Phone: +1 866-494-6371
  • Website: https://www.fourwindscasino.com/hartford/
Four Winds Dowagiac

Four Winds Dowagiac

From slots to tables to Timbers Restaurant, Four Winds Casino in Dowagiac, MI offers everything you need for a fantastic night of excitement. 

  • Address: 58700 M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • Phone: +1 866-494-6371
  • Website: https://www.fourwindscasino.com/dowagiac/
Gun Lake Casino

Gun Lake Casino

A midsize casino offering table games and slots, as well as a food court featuring chain restaurants and a 24-hour café.

  • Address: 1123 129th Ave, Wayland, MI 49348
  • Phone: +1 269-792-7777
  • Website: https://gunlakecasino.com/
Island Resort & Casino

Island Resort & Casino

The casino’s 50,000-square-foot gaming floor houses 1,145 gaming machines as well as twenty-one table and poker games.

  • Address: W 399 US-2, Harris, MI 49845
  • Telephone: +1 800-682-6040
  • Website: https://www.islandresortandcasino.com/
kewadin

Kewadin Casino – Christmas

Slot machines, blackjack, and poker are offered, as well as an American restaurant and bar.

  • Address: N7761 Candy Cane Ln, Christmas, MI 49862
  • Phone: +1 906-387-5475
  • Website: https://www.kewadin.com/venue/kewadin-christmas/
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

Leelanau Sands Casino

Come try your luck with their courteous trained dealers on the casino floor. There are casino table games for every skill level, including three-card poker, blackjack, roulette, euchre, and bingo.

  • Address: 2521 N West Bay Shore Dr, Peshawbestown, MI 49682
  • Phone: +1 231-534-8100
  • Website: https://www.leelanausandscasino.com/
Little River Casino and Resort

Little River Casino and Resort

The huge Manistee casino has all of your favourite slot, video, and table games, as well as the nicest dealers and hostesses around.

  • Address: 2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee, MI 49660
  • Phone: +1 231-723-1535
  • Website: https://www.lrcr.com/
Northern Waters Casino Resort

Northern Waters Casino Resort

Slot machines are offered for your gaming enjoyment. 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

  • Address: N5384 US-45, Watersmeet, MI 49969
  • Phone: +1 906-358-4226
  • Website: https://www.lvdcasino.com/
Odawa Casino Casino Resort – Petoskey

Odawa Casino Resort

Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, Poker
Special Features: Hotel is 1/4-mile from casino. Free shuttle service to/from local hotels.

  • Address: 1760 Lears Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Phone: +1 877-442-6464
  • Website: https://www.odawacasino.com
Ojibwa Casino – Marquette

Ojibwa Casino – Marquette

Slot machines are offered for your gaming enjoyment. 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

  • Address: 105 Acre Trail, Marquette, MI 49855
  • Phone: +1 906-249-4200
  • Website:http://www.ojibwacasino.com/
Ojibwa Casino Resort – Baraga

Ojibwa Casino Resort – Baraga

Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride, Bingo

  • Address: 16449 Michigan Ave, Baraga, MI 49908
  • Phone: +1 906-353-6333
  • Website: http://www.ojibwacasino.com/
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino

Saganing Eagles Landing Casino

Casino Size: 32,000 Square Feet
Games Offered: Only Gaming Machines
Special Features: Electronic versions of blackjack and roulette. 50-space RV park ($20 per night)

  • Address: 2690 Worth Rd, Standish, MI 48658
  • Phone: +1 888-732-4537
  • Website: http://www.saganing-eagleslanding.com/
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Casino Size: 150,000 Square Feet
Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Three Card Poker, Bingo
(Wed-Sun)
Special Features: Casino is in two separate buildings. Gift shop. Art gallery. Off property RV park with free shuttle ($47-$65 per night)

  • Address: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
  • Phone: +1 989-775-5777
  • Website: https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

Casino Size: 72,000 Square Feet
Games Offered: Slots, Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em

  • Address: 7741 M-72, Williamsburg, MI 49690
  • Phone: +1 231-534-8870
  • Website: https://www.turtlecreekcasino.com/

Michigan Land-Based Casinos Map

You can easily see all casino locations by using our Michigan casinos map. To zoom in, just click the + (plus) sign in the lower right corner of the map, or to zoom out, just click the – (minus) sign in the same area.

To move the map of casinos in Michigan, click and hold down either of your mouse buttons. Then use the hand icon to drag the map in whichever direction you desire.

Each of the red icons on the map is a casino location. Just click on any red icon to see the name of the casino at that location. If you want more information on that casino, simply click again on the casino’s name and it will direct you to another page with detailed information on that particular casino, including address, phone number, toll-free phone number, room rates, casino size, dining information, games offered, availability of discounts for seniors, any special features, and a direct link to that casino’s website.

History of Gambling in Michigan

  • 1972 – Act 382 was passed to allow nonprofit organizations to raise funds for bingo games, “Vegas Nights”, raffles, and charity games.
  • Act 382 also allows for the licensing of bingo halls and suppliers. 
  • 1993 – The first Tribal Casino was opened in Mt. Pleasant by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. 
  • 1993 and 1998 Saw compacts for the opening of an additional 19 tribal casinos. 
  • 1996 Michigan voters approved three licensed casinos to be built in Detroit 
  • 2018 – Ban on online betting is removed, clearing the way for legal online casinos in Michigan 

Gambling Laws and Regulatory Organizations in Michigan

Gambling Laws

Compared to other states, the minimum age for gambling in Michigan shows considerable variation.

The minimum gambling age is 19 at all five Kewadin casinos, plus the Odawa casino resort in Petoskey.

It is 21 at all other Indian casinos except for the following seven, where it’s 18:

  • Leelanau Sands
  • Turtle Creek
  • Island Resort
  • Ojibwa
  • Ojibwa II
  • Lac Vieux 
  • Soaring Eagle

Regulatory Organizations

Gambling In Michigan Today

Online casino gambling has now been legalized in Michigan, however, it is not available at the time of writing. It is hoped that online casinos will become available in 2020. 

At the time is not yet clear which casinos will be among the first to have their online casino apps and websites approved by the state.

An online casino must prove that its games are fair and cannot be corrupted. It also must ensure that any guest is of legal age, has not self-excluded from gambling, and is of legal age. 

This process simply takes time, but the temporary closure of many land-based casinos has put on pressure to get online casinos available as soon as possible.

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For more information on visiting Michigan casinos or general tourism information, call the state’s de­partment of tourism at (800) 543-2937 or go to www.michigan.org.