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The casino has announced the temporary closure of The Onyx Sports Book By William Hill at Turtle Creek Casino near Traverse City.
Turtle Creek attributed the delay in reopening to a shortage of staff in crucial areas, as stated in their announcement. However, they expressed their intention to resume operations in May.
Kiosks for sports betting can be found on the main floor of the Williamsburg casino. Additionally, the nearby sister casino of Leelanau Sands in Peshawbestown, operated by the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians tribe, also offers sports betting kiosks.
William Hill has formed a partnership with the tribe, resulting in the successful launch of the app for statewide sports betting and casinos.
Turtle Creek sportsbook closure could be for a few weeks
Last week, the sportsbook made an announcement that it would be closed from Monday to Wednesday every week, and would only be open from 2-10 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday.
On Friday afternoon, a subsequent announcement was made, providing further information about the temporary closure.
Turtle Creek has announced a change in its casino operating hours. Starting Sunday through Thursday, the casino will now be open from 10 a.m. until midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, the casino will stay open until 2 a.m., with the same opening time of 10 a.m.
Northern Michigan is anticipated to experience a significant boost in summer tourism after Memorial Day, as an influx of visitors is expected to kickstart the season on a high note.
Last year, sports betting lounges were introduced at Odawa Casino in Petoskey and Little River in Manistee, alongside Turtle Creek, forming a select group of northwest Michigan casinos poised to benefit from retail sportsbook traffic.
Although the sports calendar is entering a slower season, there is still excitement to look forward to. Next month, the NBA playoffs will kick off, offering one of the few major attractions until football season arrives in the fall.
Turtle Creek opened its sportsbook in September
In September, the Grand Traverse Bay Band tribe launched the sportsbook, as well as the kiosks at Leelanau Sands.
The Turtle Creek book boasts over 20 televisions, a complete bar, complimentary pool tables, and an outdoor patio.
Rick Mahorn, the notorious Bad Boy of the Detroit Pistons, graced the grand opening of the town.
In February 2020, the tribe made an announcement about their partnership with William Hill. This disclosure came shortly after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the expanded gambling laws in December 2019.
On January 22, the William Hill app made its debut at the forefront of online sports betting and internet gaming in Michigan.
During the initial 38 days of sports betting in Michigan, William Hill accumulated a total wager of $6.2 million in January and February. This placed them in the sixth position among the twelve operators. FanDuel ($119.8 million), DraftKings ($101.0 million), BetMGM ($98.5 million), Barstool ($67.8 million), and PointsBet ($8.4 million) outperformed William Hill in terms of wagered amounts.
The William Hill online casino has also experienced a sluggish performance. With a total of $482,498 in gross receipts up until February, it occupies the 10th position among the 11 casinos.
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