Eight Michigan Casinos Are Now Again Requiring Masks. Will Others Follow?

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Written By Matt Schoch on August 13, 2021Last Updated on September 13, 2021
Michigan Casino Mask Mandate Little River August 2021

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All guests visiting the eight tribal casinos in Michigan are now required to adhere to the reinstated mask mandate.

It appears that Little River Casino in Manistee and Gun Lake Casino in Wayland were possibly just the initial casinos in a growing trend nationwide.

Michigan casinos are being affected by the resurgence of everyday American life disruptions caused by the delta variant of COVID-19.

In August, the updated mask mandates were announced shortly after Detroit’s casinos celebrated their highest revenue month since the pandemic forced them to shut down in March 2020.

After the pandemic shutdown, all Michigan casinos implemented a mask mandate upon re-opening. However, only Little River and Gun Lake decided to reintroduce it last month.

As of September, five Kewadin Casinos in the Upper Peninsula, alongside Bay Mills Casino in Brimley, have been following suit.

Little River Casino once again requiring masks

Last month, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians announced on its Facebook page that Little River has implemented a requirement. This mandate became effective in August.

The statement specified that all individuals, including guests, team members, and vendors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear properly fitted masks that cover both the nose and mouth.

There are exceptions provided for consumption of food and beverages on the premises, smoking within designated zones, or when inside your personal hotel room.

Furthermore, the use of gaiters, bandanas, and masks equipped with an exhalation port is not allowed.

Little River has formed a partnership with Rush Street Interactive to provide sports betting and online casino options. For players who prefer not to play at the physical casino or are unwilling to wear a mask, they can still access BetRivers Sportsbook and BetRivers Casino.

Gun Lake Casino required masks starting in August

In August, Gun Lake Casino located near Grand Rapids became the first establishment to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing.

The latest update states that masks should fully cover both your nose and mouth, irrespective of your vaccination status. However, while sitting in restaurants or actively eating or drinking outside dining areas, masks are not mandatory.

Kewadin Casinos chain, Bay Mills adding mask mandates again

Starting from September 13th, both guests and team members at Kewadin Casinos were mandated to wear masks.

The U.P. chain has branches situated in the following areas:

  • Christmas
  • Hessel
  • Manistique
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  • Saint Ignace

Starting from Wednesday, September 8, Bay Mills has implemented a mask mandate. Additionally, Wild Bluff Golf Course located in Brimley, owned by the Bay Mills Indian Community, has also made it mandatory for individuals to wear masks in all public spaces.

Upon entry, masks will be provided at the Kewadin locations and Bay Mills casino.

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