MICHIGAN

The Baraga/Houghton area (population 8,600) is on Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula 300 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 103 mi. / 165 km east of Ironwood, Michigan, and 205 mi. / 328 km east of Duluth, Minnesota.

RR 1, PO Box 284-A, Route M-38 Baraga, MI 49944.

Tel: (906) 353-6333, (800) 323-8045.

Fax: (906) 3537618.

Type: Indian Casino.

Location: 5 mi.north of Baraga and 1 west of US 40 on M-38.

Casino: 17,000 sq.ft./ 1,589 sq.m.

Games: 350 slots, 18 tables (16 blackjack (US$1 - 100), craps, Caribbean stud poker, let it ride), Big Bucks Bingo, pull tabs.

Open: slots 9am-2am (Sun.-Thu.), 24 hrs.(Fri./ Sat.); tables 11am-2am (Sun.-Thu.) 11am-4am (Fri./ Sat.).

Amenities: 40 rooms, Beaver's Den restaurant, bar, hotel rates: US$55.

Affiliation: owner Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

Brimley is in the upper peninsula of Michigan 17 miles / 27 km west of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Lakeshore Dr., PO Box 249, Brimley, MI 49715.

Tel: (906) 248-3715, (800) 386-2250.

Type: Indian resort hotel & casino.

Location: on the Lakeshore.

Casino: 15,000 sq.ft./ 1,394 sq, / m.

Games: slots, video poker, tables (blackjack, craps, Caribbean stud poker), keno.

Open: 24 hrs.daily.

Amenities: 73 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, bar, Rates US$ 69190.

Affiliation: owner Bay Miles Indian Community.

PO Box 313, Route 1, Brimley, MI 49715.

Tel: (906) 248-3241, (800) 575-5493.

Fax: (906) 248-3283.

Type: Indian casino.

Location: 17 miles west of Sault Ste.Marie, MI.

Casino: 5,000 sq.ft./ 465 sq.m.

Games: 150 slots, tables (6 blackjack, 2 Caribbean stud).

Open: 10am-2am daily.

Amenities: Deli restaurant, bar.

Affiliation: owner Bay Miles Indian Community.

Christmas is in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the shores of Lake Superior, 40 mi. / 64 km east of Marquette MI on Hwy 28 near Munising, MN.

102 Candy Cane Lane, Christmas, MI 49862.

Tel: (906) 387-5475, (800) KEWADIN.

Fax: (906) 3875475.

Type: Indian casino.

Casino: 1,266 sq.ft./ 118 sq.m.

Games: 80 slots, 4 tables (2 blackjack, 2 Caribbean stud).

Open: slots 9am-2am daily, table games 5pm-lam Sun.-Thu., and 10am-2am Fri.& Sat.

Amenities: Free drinks while gaming, deli with beer and wine, gift shop.Free shuttles from area hotels.

Affiliation: owner Sault Tribe of Chippewa.
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Harris is on Lake Michigan's western shore on US Hwy 41, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 16 miles / 25 km west of Escanaba.

PO Box 351, W 399 US Highway 2 & 41, Harris, MI 49845-0351.

Tel: (906) 466-2941.

Fax: (906) 4662949.

Type: Indian Casino & motel.

Location: 13 miles west of Escanaba, 17 miles from Delta County Airport, Clientele: Primarily locals & national tourists.

Casino: Nevada Style 30,000 sq.ft./ 2,788 sq.m.

Games: 402 slots & 27 video poker (50 - US$5) ,Largest slot jackpot paid US$260,000, Largest video poker jackpot paid US$1,000; 34 tables (17 blackjack (US$1 -200), 2 craps (US$2 - 200), 2 Caribbean stud (US$2 - 25), 2 let it ride (US$3 - 25), 1 money wheel (US$1 - 100), 4 poker (Texas hold'em, 7-card stud, Omaha, Pineapple (various bet limits)), keno (US$1 - 5, bingo (US$10 packets).

Open: slots 24 hrs.; tables 9am-2am (Sun.-Thu.), 9am-4am (Fri./ Sat.).Minimum gaming age 21.

Sponsored tournaments: poker, blackjack.

Free gaming lessons: poker, craps, blackjack.

Amenities: 29 motel units, 2 handicapped access, smoking & non-smoking rooms, full service restaurant, cocktail lounge, gift shop.

Rates: US$48.15 double, continental breakfast and US$20 in free-play chips.

Description: A US$1.6 million complex.

Affiliation: owner Hannahville Indian Community of Hannahville and Wilson, Potawatomi Tribe.

Hessel is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on MI Hwy 134, 14 miles / 22 km east of Interstate Hwy 75 on the shore of Lake Huron.

3 Mile Rd., PO Box 789, Hessel, MI 49745.

Tel: (906) 484-2903, (800) KEWADIN.

Fax: (906) 4843248.

Type: Indian slot casino.

Casino: 3,850 sq.ft./ 358 sq.m.

Games: 120 slots, pull tabs.

Open: 9am9pm Sun.-Thu.and 9am-11pm Fri.-Sat.

Amenities: Free drinks while gaming, deli with beer & wine, gift shop.

Affiliation: owner Sault Tribe of Chippewa.

Manistique (population 3,460) is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the northern shore of Lake Michigan on MI Hwy 2 east of Escanaba, MI.

Route 1, PO Box 15330, US Hwy 2, Manistique, MI 49854.

Tel: (906) 341-5510, (800) KEWADIN.

Fax: (906) 341-2951.

Type: Indian casino.

Casino: 1,266 sq.ft./ 118 sq.m.

Games: 80 slots, video poker, 4 tables (2 blackjack, 2 Caribbean stud).

Open: slots 9am-2am daily, tables: 5pm-lam Sun.-Thu.and 10am-2am Fri./ Sat.

Amenities: Free drinks while gaming, deli with beer & wine, gift shop.Additional gaming space and a restaurant will be added in mid 1997.

Affiliation: owner Sault Tribe of Chippewa.

Mount Pleasant (24,000) is in central Michigan 75 miles / 120 km north of Lansing and 50 miles / 80 km west of Bay City and Saginaw.

6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Tel: (517) 775-5777 or (888) 7EAGLE7.

Fax: (517) 775-3040.

Type: Indian casino & bingo hall.

Location: Just off Michigan Highway 20.

Casino: 200,000 sq.ft./ 18,587 sq.m.

Games: 3,600 slots, video poker, video keno, Largest slot jackpot paid US$1.014 million, 80 tables (36 blackjack (US$1 - 25), craps, American roulette), 6 poker, bingo (packets US$15 - 100), pull tabs.

Open: slots 24 hrs., tables 11am-2am daily.No entrance fee.Minimum gaming age 18.

Amenities: 518 rooms & suites, 4 restaurant, snack bar, indoor pool, steam rooms, jacuzzi, lap pool, facials, rates on request.

Description: A new Indian casino & resort opening in phases with the hotel and final phases of the casino opening late summer / early fall 1997.

Affiliation: owner Saginaw Chippewas Tribe.

Sault Ste. Marie (population 14,500) is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the Canadian border and the International bridge to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Sault Ste. Marie ("Soo Sainte Marie") is the home of the great engineering marvel of the "Soo" locks on the St. Mary's River which raise lake and ocean vessels 21 feet (6.5m) between Lake Superior and Huron.

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2186 Shunk Rd, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783.

Casino Tel: (906) 632-0530, (800) 539-2346.

Fax: (906) 6354959.

Hotel Tel: (800) 424-6423.

Type: Indian Casino & hotel.

Casino: 85,000 sq.ft./ 7,900 sq.ft.total facility.

Games: 1,000 slots, video poker, video keno.37 tables (16 blackjack (US$1 - 100), 2 craps, 2 American roulette "00", 2 pai gow, 2 baccarat, 6 Caribbean stud, 2 let it ride), 8 poker tables (Texas hold'em, 7card stud, crazy pineapple, etc.(US$2 - 5 min).bingo hall adjacent.

Open: 24 hrs.daily.

Amenities: Free drinks while gaming, 52 room hotel adjacent, 24 hour restaurant, 5 bars, live entertainment, 3 gift shops, RV park, Room Rates: US$98 - 159.

Affiliation: owner Sault Tribe of the Chippewa Indians.

St. lgnace (population 2,700) is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge, across the Straits of Mackinaw from Mackinaw City. It offers opportunities for outdoor recreation and beautiful scenery. Historic Mackinac Island is only a boat ride away.

Kewadin Casino St.lgnace __ 3039 Mackinaw Trail, St.lgnace, MI 49781.

Tel: (906) 643-7071, (800) 539-2346.

Fax: (906) 643-8472.

Type: Indian Casino.

Location: 3.5 miles off I75 exit 348 just minutes from the Mackinac Bridge.

Casino: 56,000 sq.ft./ 5,204 sq.m.

Games: 1,000 slots, video poker, keno, 31 tables (19 blackjack (US$1 - 100), 2 craps, 2 American roulette "00", 4 Caribbean stud poker, 2 let it ride, 2 pai gow ), 3 poker tables (Texas hold'em, 7-card stud, crazy pineapple, etc.(US$2 - 5 min).

Open: 24 hrs.daily.

Amenities: Free drinks while gaming, deli restaurant, 3 bars, free shuttle service from area hotels.

Affiliation: owner Sault Tribe of the Chippewas.

Sutton Bay is in Michigan's lower peninsula on the coastline of Lake Michigan on Highway 22, not far from Traverse City (population 16,000). It is an area with lots of hunting, fishing, camping, tourist shops and good restaurants.

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2521 NW Bayshore Dr., Sutton Bay, MI 49682.

Tel: (616) 272-4104, (800) 922-2WIN.

Fax: (616) 2714136.

Type: Indian casino & motel.

Location: 4 miles north of Sutton Bay.

Casino: 32,000 sq.ft./ 2,974 sq.m.

Games: 230 slots, video poker, video keno, tables (25 blackjack, 3 craps, 2 roulette, 10 Caribbean stud), 1 money wheel).

Open: 8am-2am (Mon.-Thu.), 8am-4am (Fri./ Sat.), 9am-tam (Sun.).

Amenities: 51 motel rooms, restaurants, bar, hotel rates US$60 - 95.

Description: An impressive Michigan casino layout.The motel was built in 1988 from casino profits.

Affiliation: owner Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

2649 NW Bayshore Dr., Sutton Bay, MI 49682.

Tel: (616) 271-6852.

Fax: (616) 271-4208.

Type: Indian Casino.

Location: 4 miles north of Sutton Bay.

Casino: 6,000 sq.ft./ 558 sq.m.

Games: 437 slots, video poker, video keno, 5 tables (3 blackjack, 1 war, 1 American roulette), keno.

Open: 12noon-tam (Mon.-Sat.), 12noon-lopm (Sun.).

Amenities: Deli restaurant.

Affiliation: owner Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Watersmeet (population 500) is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 54 miles / 86 km east of Ironwood, MI and 8 miles / 13 km north of Land 0' Lakes, Wisconsin. Watersmeet is amid the lake country of Michigan and Wisconsin.

446 Choate Rd., PO Box 249, Watersmeet, MI 49969.

Tel: (906) 358-4227.

Fax: (906) 358-0288.

Type: Indian casino.

Location: East of Land 0' Lakes, WI on US Highway 45 near the Michigan / Wisconsin border.

Casino: 12,000 sq.ft./ 1,115 sq.m.

Games: 239 slots & video poker, 15 tables (blackjack, craps, American roulette, mini-baccarat, Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker), poker, keno.

Open: slots 24 hrs., tables 1 Oam-4 am daily.

Amenities: 101 rooms & suites, grill & bar.

Rates: US$70 - 130.Affiliation; owner Lac Vieux desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.