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The Kewadin Casinos are a set of casinos located in the US state of Michigan. The casinos are owned by the federally recognized Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The primary property is located in Sault Ste. Marie, with additional locations on tribal lands in Christmas, Hessel, Manistique, and St. Ignace.^[1][2][3][4]

History[edit]

In the 1980s, Native American activists carved out new areas of sovereignty. With federal law, they could establish gaming casinos on sovereign tribal land, in states that allowed gambling. The states and tribes generally agreed to compacts for some revenue sharing. In some cases, early facilities featured little more than bingo halls. In 1984, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors voted to open Kewadin Casinos.^[1][3]

Initial casinos in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan[edit]

Kewadin Casinos opened its Sault Ste. Marie property in November 1985, originally as a one-room blackjack house.^[3][4]

In 1987, Kewadin Casinos opened Kewadin Shores Casino–St. Ignace.^[4]

In 1994, Kewadin Casinos opened casinos in Christmas, Kewadin Casino–Hessel, and Manistique.^[4]

Greektown Casino Hotel[edit]

Until 2008, the Tribe owned a majority interest in Greektown Casino Hotel in Detroit, which opened in 2000. It was one of three casinos authorized by the legislature in 1996 for operation in Detroit as a means for the city to generate revenues. This casino did not operate under the Kewadin name.^[5] Due to financial problems related to the 2008 Great Recession, the tribe filed for bankruptcy protection for the Greektown casino. In 2010 it sold its interest and has since focused on developing properties in Upper Michigan.

Lansing Kewadin Casino[edit]

On January 19, 2012, Kewadin Casinos and Mayor of Lansing, Virgil Bernero, announced plans for a $245 million casino to be built in Downtown Lansing's entertainment district.^{[2][6][7][8][9]} Plans called for the opening of a temporary casino until a 125,000 square feet (11,600 m²) facility was completed on land owned by the City of Lansing. It was to be purchased by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.^[5][6] The proposed urban modern-themed casino would be located at Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street, adjacent to the Lansing Center, on land the tribe would purchase from the city and have taken into trust on its behalf by the Department of Interior. The casino would include up to 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games, bars, and restaurants.^[5][6]

The plan was approved by the Lansing City Council on March 19, 2012,^[10] and the Tribe in May 2012.^[11]

The Lansing casino was opposed by the Michigan Attorney General, who filed a lawsuit in September 2012 to block the project. He argues that the casino violated federal law and a gaming compact between the Sault Chippewa and the state of Michigan.^[12] A federal judge issued an injunction on the project in April 2013 in response to the suit.^[13]

This was lifted in December 2013 by a federal appeals court, which ruled that the lower court did not have jurisdiction and should not have issued the injunction.^[14]

In May 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against the State of Michigan in a related case regarding an off-reservation casino opened by the Bay Mills Indian Community. It said that tribes had sovereign immunity from state regulation. As a result, the Michigan Attorney General dropped his appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the injunction on the Lansing casino project.^[15]

The original lawsuit remained in a federal court, under charges by the Attorney General that tribal officials had violated the conditions of a Michigan gaming compact with the tribes.^[15] In June 2014, the tribe requested that the United States Department of the Interior take the land into trust that they had purchased for the Lansing casino. Approval by the United States Secretary of the Interior of such action is required by the 1997 Michigan Land Claims Settlement Act.^[8] As of September 2015, the application is pending.^[16]

Manistique Casino Michigan Map

On September 16, 2015, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker ruled that the tribe did not violate any laws by submitting this application to the Department of Interior.^[16] In December 2017, however, the Department of Interior rejected the application to take this property into trust, halting the casino project. It contended that under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act, it could not take into trust land that tribes acquired after the act with later federal recognition.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport casino[edit]

In June 2014, the tribe indicated it was considering a casino on a 71-acre (29 ha) property to be acquired near the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.^[8]

Properties[edit]

Current properties[edit]

As of 2019, Kewadin Casinos includes these properties:

Proposed properties[edit]

Kewadin Casinos has official proposed these properties:

Past properties[edit]

Kewadin Casinos was previously involved with these properties:

Marketing[edit]

The casinos use a loyalty program for customers, known as the Northern Rewards Club.^[17]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abc'About Us'. Kewadin Casinos. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
2. ^ ^abcd'Kewadin Casinos'. Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
3. ^ ^abcde'Happy Birthday, 20-year-old!'. SooToday.com. October 31, 2005. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
4. ^ ^abcdefghiMikus, Matt (December 30, 2010). 'Casino Spurs Growth Era for Tribe'. St. Ignace News. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
5. ^ ^abcde'Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Plans Lansing Casino; 1,500 jobs, $250 Million a Year in Revenue predicted'. Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
6. ^ ^abcdKewadin Casinos. 'About Lansing Kewadin Casino'. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
7. ^ ^abCarmody, Steve. 'Lansing Residents Will Hear More Tonight About the Proposed Casino Project'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
8. ^ ^abcdCarmody, Steve. 'Lansing Casino Project Moves Ahead'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
9. ^ ^ab'Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Announce Plans for $245 Million Casino in Downtown Lansing'. MLive. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
10. ^Carmody, Steve. 'Lansing City Council Gives OK to Controversial Casino Project'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
11. ^Carmody, Steve. 'Tribe Votes in Favor of Lansing Casino Project'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
12. ^Carmody, Steve. 'Michigan's Attorney General Files Suit to Block Proposed Lansing Casino'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
13. ^Carmody, Steve. 'Tribe Appeals Injunction Blocking Lansing Casino Project'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
14. ^Carmody, Steve. 'Federal Court Lifts Injunction Blocking Lansing Casino Project'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
15. ^ ^abCarmody, Steve. 'Attorney General Shifts Tactics in Lansing Casino Case'. Michigan Radio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
16. ^ ^abAlusheff, Alexander (September 16, 2015). 'Federal Judge Throws Out State's Case Against Lansing Casino'. Lansing State Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
17. ^'Our Club'. Kewadin Casinos. Retrieved March 20, 2016.

External links[edit]

• Official website
• Media related to Kewadin Casinos at Wikimedia Commons

The Kewadin Casino – Manistique is one of the five casinos owned by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan. The first casino to be built by the tribe is located in Sault Ste. Marie, while the second is in St. Ignace. The Manistique casino was opened in the same year as casinos in Christmas and Hessel, which was 1994.

This casino offers dining, hundreds of slot machines, and a variety of table games. What makes the Kewadin Casino – Manistique unique is that the table games are in a virtual game pit and include choices like Ultimate Texas Hold’Em, blackjack, and roulette.

Kewadin Casino – Manistique Fact Table

Kewadin Casino – Manistique Online Gambling

At this time, sports betting and online gambling have not been implemented at the Kewadin Casino – Manistique. This should not be too surprising since Michigan only legalized sports betting and online gambling in December 2019. Most casinos are still in the process of planning how their sportsbooks and online betting options will work in the future.

The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians will eventually launch retail sports betting at its Kewadin Casino properties, as well as online gaming platforms. Those products will come through a partnership with gaming technology brand GAN, and another as-yet-unnamed casino brand. Priority will likely be given to the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie, as it acts as the tribe’s most significant attraction.

Kewadin Manistique Casino History

As mentioned above, the Kewadin Casino – Manistique was one of the most recent casinos opened by the Sault Tribe in Michigan. However, it is still a relatively old casino since it’s been in the area since the early 1990s. This casino is not the primary option from the tribe, as that is located in Sault Ste. Marie and includes a hotel and additional dining and recreation options.

Manistique Casino Michigan

The Kewadin Casino – Manistique may not have gone through several expansions like some casinos, but it offers a hometown appeal with Vegas-style gaming. It is located on US-2 and is west of the Mackinac Bridge in the northwestern area of Michigan. It includes a restaurant, a Team Spirits Bar where you can watch games, and regular promotions.

One of the things that sets this casino apart is the vast selection of outdoor attractions available. The property includes hundreds of rivers, lakes, streams, and charter fishing right on Lake Michigan. During the winter months, there is also the option to snowmobile on 300 miles of trails, cross-country ski on several trails, or ice fish on the hundreds of lakes at the property.

Kewadin Manistique Loyalty Program

The Northern Rewards Club is the loyalty program offered by the Kewadin Casino – Manistique, as well as other Kewadin Casino locations. Becoming a member is free and offers many complimentary services, as well as the ability to earn points and move up to higher tiers with more substantial rewards. Signing up is as simple as bringing in a government-issued photo identification to the Northern Rewards Booth at the casino.

Earning one point can be done by playing $4 on slots, $8 on video poker, or $1 on keno. You will also earn points for every $10 bet on table games. When you earn points, you earn for two different purposes. One set of points offers discounts and perks, while the other set is used to determine your tier.

The following are the tiers available through the Kewadin Casino – Manistique:

• Valor Card – Available to all active, honorably discharged, and retired military members, police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers
• Green Card – Provided to those with 1 to 1,499 tier points
• Silver Card – Offered to those with 1,500 to 7,499 tier points
• Gold Card – Available to users with 7,500 to 34,988 tier points
• Black Card – Provided for use to those who have at least 35,000 tier points

Everyone in the reward program has access to the Executive Host, increased comp percentages when elevating tiers, and discounts at dining and retail shops at the casino. The amount of those discounts increases as you move up in tiers, along with offering additional benefits.

As an example, those with a Silver Card receive birthday offers, complimentary services when waiting for progressive payouts, and bonus entries in promotions. Someone who has moved up to the Gold Card will also get perks like dedicated service lines, exclusive seating at events, and guaranteed show reservations.

Kewadin Manistique FAQ

No. There is a non-smoking area in the Kewadin Casino – Manistique, but smoking is still allowed on most of the casino floor. However, Mariner’s Cove Restaurant is entirely smoke-free, and you can find other areas to avoid the smoke if you are a non-smoker.

No. There isn’t a buffet restaurant at Kewadin Casino – Manistique. The restaurant on the property is Mariner’s Cove Restaurant, which is a 60-seat eatery with a full-service menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

No. The Kewadin Casino – Manistique does not provide recommendations for dress at the casino. Many people enjoy gambling in casual clothing, and you can decide on your own whether you prefer to dress up a bit or wear something comfortable.

Yes. Every day of the year, the Kewadin Casino – Manistique has open doors for gambling. However, unlike some Michigan casinos, it is not open at all hours. This location is open from 9 am to 1 am each day, while the restaurant is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since Kewadin Casino – Manistique is located on the northern edge of Michigan, Milwaukee is the closest major city at 217 miles away. Madison, Wisconsin, is about 250 miles from the casino, while Chicago is 290 miles away.