The Kewadin Casinos are a group of four casinos located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, United States. The primary function of these establishments is to provide entertainment services through various gaming options. In this overview, we will delve into the types of games available at Kewadin Casino, its location, and other relevant information.

History and Background

The first Kewadin Casino was opened in 1997 by Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians as a way to generate revenue for tribal development projects. Since then, three more locations have been established: one in official Kewadin Casino website Manistique (2002), another in Christmas (2015 – now closed and rebranded as Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s Saginaw Hotel property), and the most recent opening in St Ignace (formerly known as Kewadin Casino Sault Ste Marie) but with a different layout and theme. The casinos are managed by Ojibwe Gaming Authority, LLC.

Location

The four Kewadin Casinos operate at different locations across Michigan:

  • Sault Ste. Marie : Located within the St. Marys River valley of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
  • Manistique : In Manistique City on Lake Michigan (reopened in 2019 with new features and improved gaming options).
  • St Ignace : Operates near I-75 and US Hwy M-28 in St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinac.

Types of Gaming Options

The Kewadin Casinos provide various forms of entertainment, catering to different tastes and interests:

Slot Machines

Kewadin offers hundreds of slot machines from top gaming providers like WMS and Konami. Players can choose between classic reel slots or more complex video slots with engaging bonus features. Games range across multiple themes including mythology, adventure, fantasy, sports, and nature.

Table Games

Players looking for a personal experience at the tables will find options such as:

  1. Blackjack : Multiple variants of this popular card game.
  2. Roulette : A selection of European-style roulette wheels with minimal bets starting from $0.50.
  3. Craps : Single roll, double odds craps, and a $5 minimum wager on the pass line bet.
  4. Baccarat : American Baccarat rules in one, three-bank betting tables.

Additionally:

  • Keno offers up to 20 balls drawn at once with chances of winning over $100k.
  • Bingo sessions occur periodically for fun-filled nights of community participation and possible jackpots.

Poker

The Kewadin Sault Casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula features the most comprehensive poker room among its sister locations. The area houses 23 tables where you can engage in various variants, including Texas Hold’em with big stack tournaments throughout the year.

Hours of Operation

Kewadin Casinos operate from early morning to late evening and their hours are adjusted seasonally:

  • April to October : Daily operation between 8 am – 2 or 3 am.
  • November to March : Reduced daytime hours, but longer gaming sessions in evenings until 4 or 5 am.

Gaming Licenses & Compliance

Michigan Gaming Control Board regulates and oversees all four Kewadin Casinos. As an added measure for security, random audits of their games ensure the fairness of play by third-party firms (in compliance with GLI).

Player Rewards Programs

Kewadin Rewards program allows players to collect points, redeemable for food, gift cards, merchandise or room stays within participating member properties at Ojibwe owned resorts. While there isn’t a direct exchange between player loyalty credits and monetary values in this scheme; they’re an enjoyable way of enjoying extra perks during gaming.

Customer Support

To answer any queries about the operation hours or available services, a helpful staff can be contacted at each individual Kewadin Casino location through phone numbers listed online for better convenience.