Hot Seats, Art Show, Straight Cash: Michigan Casinos Celebrate Labor Day With Promos

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Written By Matt Schoch on September 1, 2021
Michigan Casinos Labor Day September 2021

Why not plan one more summer escape before the busy fall season begins? Take advantage of the Labor Day weekend and visit the various Michigan casinos that are open for business throughout the state.

As the annual end-of-summer holiday weekend approaches, it marks the conclusion of the peak tourism season. Michigan’s casinos are bidding farewell to summer by offering exciting cash giveaways, hot seat promotions, live music performances, and enticing rewards point bonuses.

Check out the current Labor Day promotions available at Michigan casinos this weekend. (We’ll keep updating this list if we discover more!)

$150K cash giveaway Sunday at Four Winds Casinos

Visitors to the quartet of Four Winds Casinos locations can now stand a chance to win an impressive $150,000 in cash on Sunday.

A total of forty-two lucky winners from the W Club Players Club will have the chance to visit the Dowagiac, Hartford, New Buffalo, or South Bend, Indiana locations between noon and 10 p.m.

The sequence of drawings will be as follows:

  • A total of 20 winners will be chosen every two hours, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., to receive $1,500 each.
  • From noon until 8 p.m., every two hours, an additional four individuals will be given the opportunity to win $5,000. The current total number of chances stands at 40.
  • At 10 p.m., two fortunate members of the W Club Players Club will each be awarded $10,000 in cash. In total, there will be 42 winners.

Visit any location and receive one free entry daily through Sunday when you’re a member of the W Club Players Club. Simply stop by a promotional kiosk. Plus, by playing slots, table games, or live poker with your card, you can earn extra entries.

To obtain comprehensive information, please visit either the W Club Players Club or Guest Services.

Three nights of live music at Four Winds New Buffalo

Live music will be showcased at the Pool Bar in Four Winds Casino New Buffalo all weekend.

  • On Friday, CheckMark Sallie will be performing from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by BBI Live from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Jason Paul will be performing on Saturday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., while The Hipposonics are scheduled to play from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • On Sunday, Mike Struwin will be playing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by Tim Velez from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the recently inaugurated Sportsbook Lounge during your visit.

Banksy art exhibit starts Friday at Northern Waters

This weekend, the exceptional artworks created by one of the most renowned artists of our era will be showcased at the Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet, located in the Upper Peninsula.

The globally acclaimed artist known as Banksy, hailing from the United Kingdom, has managed to maintain their anonymity while leaving a significant mark with their street art throughout the years. Presenting an exhibition titled “Banksy Takes a Break” (Because Artists Need Vacations Too), the artist offers free admission to the general public.

The Contemporary at Northern Waters Resort Art Gallery will showcase the works for a duration of two months, marking its debut at the resort.

The exhibit will commence with a ceremony at 7 p.m. Central time on Friday and will continue until November 1.

Labor Day Hot Seats at Island Resort Casino in Harris

Are you considering the smart choice of heading north of the Mackinac Bridge to visit Michigan casinos during the upcoming Labor Day weekend?

From Saturday to Monday, Island Resort Casino in Harris presents the exhilarating Labor Day Hot Seats event.

There will be daily $100 Hot Seat drawings held randomly between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Club 41 will be hosting the band Risque for an entertaining performance from Thursday to Saturday night.

FireKeepers Casino adding $500 poker bonus on Labor Day

One of the most bustling poker rooms in the state can be found at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek.

On Saturday, a fortunate player will have the chance to bring some extra luck into the week ahead. The casino has decided to reward a $500 high hand bonus to one lucky individual, for their play between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

FireKeepers Casino’s poker room is now available round the clock, accompanied by the addition of a brand-new hotel tower. Discover more about our recent experience during our visit to FireKeepers Casino.

Free Play Frenzy at Wayland’s Gun Lake Casino

On Monday, make your way to Wayland’s Gun Lake Casino and take part in the exciting Free Play Frenzy promotion.

Swipe at any Promotional Kiosk to find out what you’ve won when you accumulate 100 promotional points between 3 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

Members of GLC Rewards have the chance to win either $500 in free slot play or $500 in free bets.

Please be aware that masks are currently mandatory at both Gun Lake and Little River Casino in Manistee.

Bonus points at Odawa Casino in Petoskey

On Mondays, Odawa Casino in Petoskey and Mackinaw City are offering players the opportunity to earn rewards points multipliers when playing slot machines and table games.

The Labor Day Red Hot Points promotion is valid from 9 a.m. to 8:59 p.m.

From 9 a.m. onwards, players can accumulate rewards points at a rate of 7 times the usual. Additionally, there is an Elite Member Bonus available until 12:59 p.m., allowing them to earn points at a rate of 10 times the usual.

Afterwards, players can obtain a bonus of 4 times the points (or 7 times for Elite Members) until 4:59.

Players will earn double points from 5 p.m. until 8:59 p.m. (or 5 times more for Elite Members).

At 9 p.m. on Friday, Victories Sports & Entertainment will feature Boogie Dynomite playing a diverse range of music, spanning from the Bee Gees to Black Eyed Peas. Following this exciting performance, a DJ will take the stage and entertain the crowd until 2 a.m.