DESTINATION MICHIGAN
The Great Lakes State is home to some of the country’s best casinos
Casino gambling can be found almost anywhere these days. It almost seems like hardly a month passes without some news of another casino breaking ground somewhere in the country. But having a casino is one thing. Offering a luxurious casino resort complex is something completely different. And you can find precisely this in Michigan.
Whether you call the Great Lakes State home or you’re just visiting, be sure to check out these three spectacular must-visit casino destinations: Island Resort & Casino, Odawa Casino Resort and FireKeepers Casino Hotel. You won’t be disappointed.
Island Resort & Casino
HARRIS, MI
Island Resort & Casino, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is a resort hotel and casino where you can experience the very best in casino gaming, concerts, shows, golf, fine dining and so much more.
Set the scene for a relaxing stay with a visit to the full service Drift Spa before heading to one of the over 300 comfortable guest rooms or suites. With spacious floor plans and an unmatched array of amenities, it’s sure to be a visit you’ll remember.
For the slot player, the full size Vegas style gaming floor at the Island Resort & Casino is like no other in the Midwest. With over 1,200 games from leading manufactures such as Aristocrat, IGT, Bally and Speilo, the floor not only features the newest games but the newest gaming technology. Popular games include Lightning Link, Dragon Link, Hot Roll Poker, Jackpot Party and The Flintstones, to name just a few. The floor changes often, so make sure you get in and play your favorites!
Island even features Drinks on Tap, an easy way to order drinks without leaving your game! Order a drink from your seat and have it delivered straight to you. You’ll never miss that lucky spin again.
And don’t forget to use your Island Club card when playing. The more you play, the more points you earn for rewards, dining coupons, hotel discounts and more. Join the premiere reward program that gives you the ability to earn benefits for practically every dollar you spend. That means you’ll earn rewards for enjoying hotel, dining and entertainment experiences along with slot, bingo and table play. Simply sign up for an Island Club card and start earning rewards.
Experience poker at its finest in the Island Poker Room! Featuring poker action five days a week, the Island Poker Room brings the excitement and action of Vegas-style poker to the Midwest. The recently updated poker room offers the latest in poker tables, seating and ambience. Visitors will enjoy a wide range of amenities, including non-smoking play, table-side food and cocktail service. The Island Poker Room offers live-action poker play in multiple formats, including cash games, weekly tournaments and special tournaments.
Island Resort & Casino provides six delicious dining options ranging from fine dining to quick bites. For signature appetizers, premium beef steaks and seafood, reserve a seat at 5 Bridges Steak & Seafood House. If sports are your thing, stop by T. McC’s Sports Bar. T. McC’s features over 31 screens including a massive video wall and offers classic sports bar fare and a large selection of tap beers. The Firekeeper’s Restaurant specializes in casual dining by offering a menu highlighted by classic Midwest Cuisine. Menu selections include pasta dishes, steaks, hot sandwiches and local seafood.
And during your visit you can enjoy the best live entertainment in the area. Whether you want to enjoy world-class entertainment in the state of the art Island Showroom or let loose in Club 41, a casual lounge with seating areas and a dance floor, the Island has got you covered. Club 41 is great for catching a variety of genres live Thursday – Saturday evenings, so no matter when you visit you’ll be able to take part in the fun. The Island Showroom features headline acts about twice a month in the 1,200 plus seat theatre-style showroom and has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment. Catch Jordan Davis, March 15 & 16, Night Ranger April 5 & 6, Scrap Metal April 26 & 27 and Whose Line Is It Anyway May 17 & 18.
For a different type of game, play a round of golf. The Island has two championship courses on property, Sweetgrass and the newest, Sage Run! Sweetgrass features beautiful green, park-like areas with their signature island-green on the 15th hole. Sage Run features a large drumlin, which is a long, sloping ridge. It runs throughout the course in different directions, challenging players to interact and move along the course with it. Each hole has a unique character and feel.
Island Resort & Casino is the total resort destination. For more information about Island visit www.islandresortandcasino.com.
Odawa Casino Resort
Petoskey, MI
Odawa Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, delivers Vegas-level excitement with a quaint Petoskey address. Located in Petoskey, Michigan.
Odawa Casino Resort takes pride on providing top-notch service with local flair.
Opened in June 2007, Odawa Casino features a $140 million facility spanning nearly 300,000 square feet, with a 50,000 square foot gaming floor boasting nearly 1,000 slots, dozens of table games, a high limit room, a dedicated poker room and even a blackjack room. You can also find a unique retail shopping experience without the big city hassle, dining for every occasion with three restaurants and two bars and high-profile events that fill the 900 seat performance space inside Ovation Hall.
Getting away from it all shouldn’t have to mean leaving behind the comforts of home. Odawa Hotel brings you all the amenities and services you expect from a Northern Michigan getaway. From the moment you enter, you’re wrapped in the warm and welcoming décor of this AAA Three Diamond-rated Hotel with breath-taking views of the Little Traverse Bay. Cozy up by the stone fireplace, take a plunge in the indoor pool or let your stresses melt away in the hot tub.
The Odawa Hotel, conveniently located three minutes from the Petoskey location, showcases 127 guest rooms, 10 luxury suites, an in- door pool and hot tub, complimentary breakfast and FREE shuttle service between the casino and the hotel.
Everyone has a lucky machine! From penny games and classic reels to video poker, your lucky machine is sitting among the nearly 1,000 slots at Odawa Casino Petoskey, just waiting to pay out. Earn bragging rights and play it first at Odawa! Experience the very latest in gaming and keep your play fresh with the hottest, most sought-after games like Gold Bar 7’s,Triple Hot Ice, Double 3X4X5X Pay, Plants vs. Zombies 3D, Wild Leprechaun Coins, Zeus Son of Kronos, Red Hot Tamales, Triple Red Hot 777 Free Games, Dragon Temple 3D and Hotter than Blazes Respin. For that extra thrill, step into the High Limit Room which offers multi denomination slots – $5, $10, $25 and $100 machines, plus $1 games that have nine lines with a max bet of $45.
Play your pleasure! Experience the exhilaration of Sin City-style tables in a sophisticated setting. Pull up a chair and rest your elbows at these classic gaming hot spots—where a roll of the dice or turn of the wheel can find you Lady Luck. Everyone is welcome to try their luck at the cards, the wheel, and the dice! Games include roulette, craps, bonus spin blackjack, blackjack, three card poker, 6 card bonus, let it ride, I-table roulette, double deck blackjack and ultimate Texas hold‘em Savor every moment as you indulge in some variety! Odawa Casino offers dining options as distinctive as its guests. From a quick bite on the run to a gourmet meal paired with the perfect wine. Every craving can be satisfied. Every budget can be met. And every expectation can be surpassed.
Sage is the answer to gourmet dining, delivering an exceptional menu, an outstanding wine list with service to match—all in a stylish, intimate setting. In the Odawa language, Waas-No-Dé means Northern Lights. The Waas-No-Dé Buffet has a spread of more than 100 dishes and is just as dazzling as the Northern Lights themselves. Located just steps from the gaming floor, Copper Café is open from early morning to late at night and will keep you fueled up and moving. And on Thursdays through Sundays, enjoy a full bar along with a selection of pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers at Niibiish Lounge.
It’s time to relax and let go – northern Michigan style! Odawa Casino’s entertainment venue, showcases headliner concerts, a vibrant nightlife and an upscale city lounge-feel, minus the urban chaos. Many world-famous entertainers have graced the stage in Ovation Hall, including Diamond Rio, The B-52s, Ron White, The Temptations, Don Rickles, Joan Jett, The Oak Ridge Boys and the list goes on. For more information about Odawa Casino Resort and all they have to offer, visit www.odawacasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Battle Creek, MI
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan is the quintessential gaming destination. It features a 111,700-square foot gaming floor with over 2,900 slot machines, 70 table games, a 14-table non-smoking poker room and bingo room. FireKeepers offers six distinctive dining destinations, multiple lounges and a multi-purpose event center. Also boasting eight-stories and a Four Diamond rating, FireKeepers hotel has 243 stylishly designed rooms and 26 suites, fully accessorized with all the high-end amenities you need to make any stay a night to remember.
Whether you want to do it up, do it all or simply do nothing, the ideal getaway starts with the perfect accommodations. Guests can enjoy up- scale room choices in four distinct styles. The Classic Room/King Studio offers two queen-sized beds or one king bed in an environment that abounds with classic touches. Step up to the Deluxe Suite, a fabulously spacious suite with separate sitting area, king-sized bed and a sizeable bathroom with an expansive shower and indulgent Jacuzzi tub. If you are looking to bring the heat to your next stay, consider the Fireside Suite with its beautiful fireplace. For the ultimate in exclusivity, there is a pair of Presidential Suites, where you experience a modern living room, full kitchen, a granite wet bar, spectacular bathroom and the type of executive privilege only a rare few can attain.
Get ready to turn the world off and get your game on. From penny slots to the latest progressive options, all the favorite slots are at your fingertips. And be sure to become a Red Hot Rewards Club member, so you can start enjoying the benefits and discounts right away.
What beats the thrill of a dealer flipping a jack right onto your ace? Or when the roulette ball falls exactly on your number? With over 70 live table games, this kind of excitement can happen at any moment. There are new non-smoking tables as well. Games like blackjack, Mississippi stud and Ultimate Texas hold’em are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Poker Room!
And for you high rollers, check out the Aurora High-Limit Lounge. It’s a private haven for the Sizzlin’, Blazin’ and Inferno members, featuring a wide selection of high limit slots and table games. With exclusive amenities like a fireplace lounge and a delicious menu prepared just for you.
Did somebody mention food? No trip would be complete without trying any one of the six delectable dining options. Here’s a quick review of three favorites.
SMOKE ‘N FIRE: Smoke ‘N Fire is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu pops with classic American fare accented with delicious BBQ undertones.
NIBI: From the minute you enter FireKeepers’ signature restaurant you know you’re in for one unrivaled dining experience. From the gorgeous fresh seafood to the thick, juicy rib-eyes, this is the spot where great meals, good friends and unforgettable nights come together.
MIJEM BUFFET: Enjoy an endless variety of the freshest hot and cold dishes featuring a tempting array of international favorites. Top it off with a visit to the dessert bar with its ever-flowing chocolate fountain.
The Hotel Lobby Bar has the best seat in the house to enjoy a refreshing cocktail and watch the world go by. Enjoy food and drink specials during Happy Hour, as well as a full Smoke n’ Fire restaurant menu. And you’ll always find a seat smack in the middle of the action at Dacey’s Taphouse, Battle Creek’s newest craft beer experience. 50 taps. Big-screen TVs. An expanded menu. And a completely new space, floor to ceiling, with its own dedicated entrance. You’re going to love this place!
Headline entertainment, popular DJ’s and big screen sporting events, keep the excitement going. At the Event Center, you can see big name entertainers like Dwight Yoakam, Feb. 22 and Lewis Black, Mar. 1. For more information visit www.FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com.
