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After being shut down for a second time due to the coronavirus, all Michigan casinos, except one, have now reopened.
On November 18, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new order that resulted in the closure of the three Detroit casinos.
Last week, Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino were given permission to resume operations. Upon its reopening on Wednesday evening, Greektown proudly introduced its brand-new Barstool Sportsbook.
In an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan, the casinos were initially closed for a three-week period. However, the shutdown has been prolonged until December 20th.
Since the initial coronavirus shutdown in March, the Kings Club Casino in Brimley remains the sole closed casino. However, its counterpart, Bay Mills Casino, located just 2 miles away, continues to operate.
Under specific conditions and health and safety restrictions, the Detroit casinos are now permitted to open based on the latest state directives. Meanwhile, tribal casinos are either implementing additional restrictions on gameplay and entertainment within their premises or temporarily closing their doors.
For the second time this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of casinos. In Detroit, casinos shut down on March 16, just five days after Michigan sports betting debuted, and remained closed for five months until early August. During this period, Detroit casinos operated with restrictions, including a 15% capacity limit and various safety measures. However, as of last week, these limitations were still in effect.
Keep yourself informed about the most recent updates regarding casino closures, restrictions, and reopenings by staying connected with Playinmichigan. Here’s the latest information we have.
Michigan casinos closing due to COVID-19 pandemic (updates)
Dec. 28 updates
10:30 a.m. — All but one of Michigan’s casinos are now reopened
As 2021 approaches, all but one of the state’s casinos have reopened for business, including Bay Mills Casino in Brimley which resumed operations on Monday morning.
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Since the initial closure in March, the Kings Club Casino, located across town from the Bay Mills sister property, remains the only casino that has not reopened.
Last week witnessed the reopening of all the casinos in Detroit.
Dec. 22 updates
3:30 p.m. — PNG: Greektown Casino will open Wednesday night instead
Greektown Casino, which previously announced a Thursday opening, has now rescheduled and will be opening on Wednesday night.
During the announcement of the permanent Barstool Sportsbook at the casino, Jeff Morris from Penn National Gaming, the parent company, confirmed that the casino will commence operations at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
10:15 a.m. — Greektown Casino will open Thursday for Christmas Eve
Detroit’s final casino has disclosed its intentions to reopen on Christmas Eve.
After the reopening of its city counterparts on Wednesday, Greektown Casino is set to reopen on Thursday. However, as of Tuesday, no information regarding the specific reopening details or time has been made available.
The permanent Barstool Sportsbook at the Penn National Gaming casino has been building anticipation, with signs of progress suggesting it might be ready for action when the establishment reopens.
Stay tuned to Playinmichigan for further updates on Greektown and Barstool Sportsbook.
Dec. 21 updates
4 p.m. — Upper Peninsula’s Bay Mills Casino will reopen next week
As we anticipate news regarding the reopening of Greektown Casino in Detroit, another casino in Michigan has recently unveiled its plans to resume operations.
The reopening of Bay Mills Casino in Brimley of the Upper Peninsula is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 28.
Poker, craps, and roulette games are not available on the casino floor, and there is no drink service provided.
Since the initial closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Kings Club Casino, which is the sibling establishment of Bay Mills, has remained shut down.
9 a.m. — MGM Grand Detroit reopening at 5 p.m. Wednesday
MGM Grand Detroit recently revealed their reopening plans, making them the second casino in Detroit to do so. They have set a 5 p.m. start time for this reopening, scheduled on Wednesday.
The BetMGM Sportsbook is set to commence operations on Wednesday, while the opening of table games will be delayed until 8 a.m. Saturday. However, in accordance with state regulations, there will be a temporary suspension of food and beverage service.
The announcement was made available on Monday morning, just one day following the announcement of MotorCity Casino’s reopening at 1 p.m.
Dec. 20 updates
2:30 p.m. — MotorCity Casino will open at 1 p.m. Wednesday
Detroit’s initial casino has announced its reopening strategy for the upcoming week.
The reopening time for MotorCity Casino has been set for 1 p.m. this Wednesday, as announced by the casino.
Greektown Casino and MGM Grand Detroit have not yet announced their plans.
Dec. 18 updates
2:30 p.m. — New statewide directives clear way for Detroit casinos to open Monday
On Friday, Governor Whitmer declared an extension of COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan, but granted permission for the Detroit casinos to resume operations starting Monday.
Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino are permitted to resume operations, although none of them have disclosed any plans to reopen at this time.
The following are the included restrictions:
- Attendance in fixed seating areas is limited to 20% capacity.
- In non-fixed seating areas, attendance should be limited to 20 individuals per 1,000 square feet.
- Food and drink are not allowed.
- The maximum number of individuals allowed in each room is 100.
Dec. 15 updates
1 p.m. — Bay Mills extends closure until Dec. 28
This year, a tribal casino located in the Upper Peninsula will not be able to offer holiday gambling opportunities.
The Bay Mills Casino in Brimley has recently declared that it will remain closed until the morning of December 28th. Consequently, it will unfortunately be unable to offer gaming services during the Christmas holiday weekend.
Dec. 8 updates
4:45 p.m. — Little River, Kewadin Casinos reopening Wednesday morning
On Wednesday morning, Little River Casino Resort in Manistee and five Kewadin Casinos in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will be reopening.
According to the casino’s announcement, slots will be accessible starting from 8 a.m., while table games will open at 10 a.m. The casino’s operating hours will conclude at midnight.
The sportsbook kiosks will be available all day, while the River Rock Sportsbook & Grill bar will only operate on Saturdays and Sundays.
On Wednesday, Kewadin will commence operations at all five of its locations, starting from 9 a.m. However, it is important to note that table games will not be available at any of the locations.
The website contains comprehensive information regarding the reopenings.
The Bay Mills and Kings Club located in Brimley, as well as the three casinos in Detroit, continue to be temporarily closed.
Dec. 7 updates
3 p.m. — Governor announces extension of Detroit casino closure
On Monday afternoon, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared that the closure of certain Michigan businesses, including the three casinos in Detroit, will be extended until December 20th.
As of November 18, Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino have been temporarily shut down.
We will contact tribal casinos throughout the state to inquire about any recent developments. Kewadin Casinos, which operates five casinos in the Upper Peninsula, is still scheduled to resume operations on Wednesday.
Dec. 4 updates
11 a.m. — Bay Mills Casino extends closure another week
The closure of Bay Mills Casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, specifically the Brimley facility, has been extended until December 18th, one week longer than the initial plan.
Bay Mills Indian Community Chairman Bryan Newland stated on Facebook that there is a high probability of us reassessing this matter on a weekly basis until the year’s end.
As the current health department restrictions in Detroit are set to expire next week, there is currently no information available regarding reopenings in the city.
Dec. 3 updates
9 a.m. — Face shields no longer enough at Odawa
On Monday, Odawa Casino made an announcement stating that they will discontinue accepting face shields as a form of face covering for both guests and team members.
The Petoskey casino’s recent Facebook post states that face shields are no longer permitted, unless they are being used in conjunction with a cloth mask or neck gaiter for additional protection.
Nov. 30 updates
1 p.m. — Caesars Windsor temporarily closes
As of midnight early Monday morning, Caesars Windsor, located just across the border from Detroit, has announced a temporary closure.
According to CBC, Windsor-Essex is transitioning to the red, or control, level of Ontario’s COVID-19 response.
Nov. 23 updates
Noon — Little River becomes 11th Michigan casino to close
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Little River Casino Resort in Manistee has temporarily shut down, joining the list of Michigan casinos forced to close.
The casino shut down for business on Sunday and is scheduled to remain closed until December 9th.
Which casinos are closed in Michigan right now?
Last week, the state’s health department ordered the closure of Detroit’s three casinos, Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino, until December 8. However, the closure period has been further extended until December 20.
The autonomous tribes in Michigan operate tribal casinos independently, without being governed by Whitmer. The list of closed tribal casinos in Michigan comprises:
- After a three-week closure, the Little River Casino in Manistee reopened on December 9th.
- The Bay Mills Resort in Brimley was closed from an earlier date until December 28th, but it has now reopened.
- Due to the ongoing pandemic, Kings Club Casino in Brimley has remained closed since March.
- After being closed for a three-week period, the five Kewadin Casinos located in the Upper Peninsula resumed operations on December 9th.
The closure of Bay Mills Casino in Brimley was initially announced for noon on Wednesday until Dec. 11, but it was later extended.
Which casinos are open in Michigan right now?
There are still fifteen tribal casinos that are operating.
- Battle Creek’s FireKeepers Casino
- Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo are the three locations of Four Winds Casinos.
- Wayland’s Gun Lake Casino
- Harris Island Resort Casino
- Peshawbestown, home to Leelanau Sands.
- The resort located in Watersmeet is called Northern Waters Casino Resort.
- The casinos in Odawa, located in Mackinaw City and Petoskey.
- The names of the casinos are Ojibwa Casinos located in Baraga and Marquette.
- Standish’s Saganing Eagles Landing
- Mount Pleasant’s Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
- Williamsburg Turtle Creek
On Facebook, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort in Mount Pleasant has declared its decision to continue its operations.
The statement stated, “If any new information arises that suggests otherwise, we will reconsider this decision. We will consistently assess our protocols in all aspects of our operations and make necessary adjustments as deemed suitable.”
FireKeepers Casino located in Battle Creek, Michigan, also intends to remain open.
In addition to staying open, Odawa Casino, with its locations in Petoskey and Mackinaw City, also intends to continue operating.
Detroit casinos reopened on Christmas week
Whitmer outlined various closures, including high schools, in-person dining, theaters, and group fitness classes, as part of the statewide closure that commenced in November.
After a second shutdown in 2020, Greektown, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino managed to reopen just in time for Christmas.
During the month of October, the Detroit casinos collectively generated a revenue of $101.4 million. As a result, the state of Michigan received $7.6 million in tax revenue, while the city of Detroit earned $11.2 million in revenue from gambling activities.
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