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Michigan’s retail casinos had to temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kings Club Casino in Brimley was among the casinos that remained closed and never reopened.
The reopening of Kings Club, operated by Bay Mills Indian Community, has been a subject of curiosity for numerous casino enthusiasts in Northern Michigan.
Regrettably, the answer to that question is negative. However, the tribe will enhance the operations of its main establishment, the Bay Mills Resort & Casino, which is located slightly over 2 miles away.
Kings Club Casino permanently closed
Kings Club Casino, along with other casinos across Michigan, was compelled to shut down in March 2020 when the pandemic initially struck.
Kings Club, unlike the rest of the state’s retail casinos, will remain closed and will not resume operations.
According to Michael D. Thomas, the Marketing Director of Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Kings Club has been permanently closed. The casino will now operate solely from the location of Bay Mills Resort & Casino. In order to optimize resources and minimize expenses, the decision was made to focus exclusively on this single location. Additionally, the casino is currently preparing for a hotel expansion project, which is expected to be finished within the next two years.
The address of Kings Club Casino in Brimley was 12140 W Lakeshore Dr.
Bay Mills undergoing $65 million expansion project
Thomas is referring to a $65 million project scheduled for completion in 2025, which involves expansion.
Incorporating interior expansion plans will encompass:
- There are an extra 134 rooms available, each of which includes a balcony.
- New deli
- A wellness center equipped with massage therapy rooms.
- A swimming pool featuring a fun-filled splash pad.
- Hot tubs
- Nail salon
- Fitness center
- Arcade
- Conference spaces
- Storefront
Additionally, there will be enhancements made to the exterior, such as:
- New fishing piers
- Gardens
- Gazebos
- Outdoor patios
- Marina upgrades
Kings Club Casino history
On July 4, 1984, Kings Club Casino was established as a component of Bay Mills Blackjack Casino.
The Bay Mills establishment became the pioneering gaming facility in the United States, owned by a Native American tribe, to introduce not only bingo but also slots and blackjack games.
Kings Club Casino, conveniently located just a short distance from Bay Mills Casino & Resort, spanned over 7,500 square feet. In addition to its extensive gaming area, this casino also boasted a charming café and offered billiard tables for guests’ entertainment.
Kings Club Casino had a total of 280 Class III slot machines when it shut down.
