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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day offer an excellent opportunity to commemorate a renewed beginning.
Is there a better way to celebrate than by having a small party and giving away some cash?
To ensure a memorable beginning to 2025, Michigan’s casinos across the state are organizing special events and gaming promotions.
Take a peek at the options you have this weekend to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino Events
New Year’s Weekend Cash Giveaway
On both December 31st and January 1st, Bay Mills Resort & Casino will be generously awarding 10 lucky winners with $500 cash prizes.
Drawings will take place from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, December 31st. Additionally, on January 1st, drawings will be held from noon until 8 p.m.
In order to take part in the drawing, it is required that you are a Funcard member and actively gaming with your card at the time of the event.
FireKeepers Casino Events
Your Generation Concert
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at FireKeepers Casino Hotel with an unforgettable live concert featuring Your Generation.
At midnight, FireKeepers will be hosting a grand balloon drop, and in addition to that, late-night appetizers will also be available.
Tickets can be purchased for a price of $75 plus applicable fees. The doors for the concert will open at 9 p.m.
Ring in the Riches SUV & Cash Giveaway
You have the opportunity to earn entries for the Ring in the Riches SUV & Cash Giveaway at FireKeepers Casino Hotel until December 30th.
The drawings will commence at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 30 and continue until 10 p.m.
- At 2 p.m., six fortunate individuals emerged as winners of the Red Hot Credit, each pocketing an impressive $2,300.
- At 4 p.m., three lucky winners were announced – each receiving $2,300 in Red Hot Credit and an additional $2,300 in cash.
- At 6 p.m., an individual emerged victorious, winning a cash prize of $23,000.
- At 8 p.m., the lucky recipient of a 2025 GMC Acadia will be announced as the winner.
- At 10 p.m., the fortunate recipient of a brand new 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 is announced as the winner.
Play any eligible slot or table game with your Red Hot Rewards Club card to receive a complimentary entry daily. Earn extra entries by accumulating 100 points throughout the day.
New Year’s Day slot specials
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 31st, a lucky slot player will be chosen every 15 minutes to receive $2,023 in Red Hot Credits.
Additionally, between 7 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on January 1st, enjoy playing your preferred slots and receive twice the amount of points.
Four Winds Casino Events
New Year’s Drawings
On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, a total of over $115,000 in cash prizes will be awarded by Four Winds Casino.
Starting from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm on December 31st, two lucky members of the players club will be selected every hour to win a cash prize. The prize amount for the first draw at noon will be $2,500, while for the remaining hours from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the prize will be $2,023. Additionally, at 6:00 pm, one fortunate winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000.
At 1 a.m. on January 1st, an individual will be awarded $20,000 in cash as the fortunate winner. Following that, at 2 a.m., another winner will receive $10,000. Finally, at 3 a.m., a third winner will be granted $5,000.
On January 1, several lucky individuals will have the chance to win substantial cash prizes. At 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m., five guests will be randomly selected to receive $1,000 each. Additionally, two winners will be chosen at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to win an impressive $5,000 in cash. The excitement continues to build as the clock approaches 8 p.m., when one fortunate club member will be awarded a whopping $10,000.
You can start earning entries for these drawings from now until January 1st.
Gun Lake Casino Events
131 & CBK Entertainment
On Saturday, the 131 Sportsbar & Lounge at Gun Lake Casino will be filled with non-stop music and entertainment throughout the day.
Sonimanic will be playing party hits at the 131 from 4-8 p.m. Following that, PS Dump Your Boyfriend will take over from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., playing rock hits through the midnight countdown.
Nick Dekoff will be playing country music from 9 p.m. to midnight at CBK.
Rollin’ into the New Year
Rollin’ into the New Year, Gun Lake will be hosting promotions throughout the night on December 31st.
Ten winners will be drawn for $1,000 in free slot play at 7 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m.
On January 1st, at 1 a.m., a fortunate individual will have the opportunity to win either a brand-new 2025 BMW X3 or opt for a cash prize of $36,000.
Hollywood Casino at Greektown Events
New Year’s Community Jackpot
A community jackpot will commence at Hollywood Casino at Greektown on December 31, starting at 6 p.m. and lasting until midnight. The initial cash value of the jackpot is $5,000. Every time a mychoice member hits a jackpot, the community pot will grow by an additional $250.
On January 1st, at 12:30 a.m., the names of three mychoice members will be drawn to evenly divide the community jackpot.
2023 Wheel
From 10:30 p.m. to midnight on December 31st, one member will be selected every 15 minutes to take a spin on the 2025 wheel. The prizes up for grabs include cash amounts of $500, $2,023, or $10,000.
Island Resort Casino Events
New Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at Island Resort Casino on Saturday, where you can enjoy a delightful champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight.
Join us as we welcome Nolium to Club Four One, where they will be performing from 8:30 p.m. until 1:15 a.m. Let’s dance our way into 2025 together!
From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., there will be Hot Seat Drawings where participants have the opportunity to win a portion of $2,023.
Kewadin Casino Events
Cheers to the New Year
The Cheers to the New Year event at Kewadin Casinos is set to take place on Saturday, featuring a massive giveaway of cash and credits totaling over $40,600 across all their locations.
The Hot Seat Draws will commence at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, followed by a cash draw of $6,000 at 2:30 p.m.
The Hot Seat Draws will persist at 6 p.m., followed by cash drawings worth over $15,000 at 10 p.m. The ultimate grand prize draw will offer a cash reward of $2,023.
Throughout the night, Kewadin will provide party favors, cake, hors d’oeuvres, a toast to celebrate the new year, and live music.
Leelanau Sands Casino Events
M-22 New Year’s Eve Party
Come join Leelanau Sands Casino as they invite you to ring in the New Year with their spectacular M-22 New Year’s Eve Party for 2025.
We will offer free hats, beads, and various other party favors for your enjoyment. Additionally, feel free to utilize our photo backdrop to capture memorable moments throughout the night.
Live entertainment and drink specials will be offered alongside special holiday hours.
The casino will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and remain open until 4 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The reopening will occur on Sunday at 8 a.m. and the closing time will be midnight.
New Year, New Money
There will be 23 separate drawings held on January 1st, between 2 and 6 p.m., where players can win a portion of $5,000 in cash.
There will be two winners who will receive $500 each, four winners who will receive $400 each, seven winners who will receive $200 each, and ten winners who will receive $100 each in cash.
Entry requires guests to accumulate 30 new base points on January 1st.
Little River Casino Events
New Year’s Eve Giveaway
On December 31, the giveaways will persist at Little River Casino. From 1 to 10 p.m., a total of 20 players will be chosen at random to receive either $2,022 in cash or River credits.
A cash prize of $22,000 will be awarded to one lucky winner at 11 p.m.
You can start earning entries for this giveaway each day until December 31st. When the drawing day arrives, simply swipe your card at the kiosk to add your entries into the drum.
New Year’s Day Giveaway
From Noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, two lucky winners will be awarded $2,023 in either cash or River Credits every hour.
There will be a grand prize winner who will receive $23,000 in cash at 10 p.m.
You can start earning entries for this giveaway each day until Jan. 1. On the day of the drawing, simply swipe your card at the kiosk to place your entries into the drum.
MGM Grand Detroit Events
FREEPLAY for a Year
A fortunate individual this New Year’s will have the chance to win $1,000 in FREEPLAY from MGM Grand Detroit weekly for an entire year.
You can earn entries from now until December 31. The drawings will take place on December 31 at 9 p.m., 11 p.m., and 1 a.m. on January 1.
The individual selected as the winner in each drawing will receive FREEPLAY for an entire year.
New Year’s Day promotions
Sunday at the MGM Grand Detroit is filled with a bustling schedule of promotions.
MGM Rewards members who are actively playing a slot machine with their card inserted will have three chances to win $500 in cash: at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m., winners will be randomly selected.
You have the opportunity to earn entries for two drawings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. by starting at 8 a.m. Each drawing will have one fortunate winner who will receive a cash prize of $2,023.
Additionally, by simply swiping your MGM Rewards card at a kiosk between noon and 10 p.m., you have the opportunity to earn a minimum of $2.50 in complimentary slot dollars. This action will grant you guaranteed FREEPLAY rewards, with the chance of winning up to $1,000.
Northern Waters Casino Events
New Year’s Eve Party
This Saturday, there will be a New Year’s Eve Party hosted by Northern Waters Casino Resort.
Passion is set to perform from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., culminating in a thrilling balloon drop to welcome the new year. Northern Waters will be offering party favors and champagne to enhance the celebration.
Santa’s Riches
During the Santa’s Riches promotion, $50 Hot Seat drawings will occur every 15 minutes from noon to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
There will be free play and cash drawings held from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The free play will begin at $223 and increase to $1,023.
There will be a cash prize of $2,023 awarded to a winner at 11 p.m., followed by a grand prize of $20,230 at 11:30 p.m.
Ojibwa Casino Events
Shawn Wayans
On Saturday, at Ojibwa Casino, experience the humorous performances of Shawn Wayans and opening act Suli McCullough before the midnight celebration.
The doors will be open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Regular tickets are priced at $50, while VIP tickets are available for $75.
New Year’s Eve Cash & Free Play
Drawings will commence at noon and continue throughout the day.
Between the hours of noon and 4 p.m., a lucky guest will be chosen every hour to receive $250 in free play.
Guests who are fortunate enough to attend between the hours of 5-9 p.m. will receive a generous prize of $500 in complimentary play.
From 10 p.m. to midnight, fortunate recipients will receive a total of $1,000 in cash. Additionally, at 12:15 a.m., two lucky individuals will be awarded a sum of $2,023 in cash.
Additionally, a commemorative New Year’s gift will be given to the first 100 visitors to the Rewards Club beginning at 12:00 PM.
New Year’s Day Hot Seats
Hot seat drawings will be conducted on Jan. 1, running from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Every hour, lucky winners will be selected to receive $223 worth of complimentary play.
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino Events
New Year’s Eve Western Celebration
The 2025 New Year’s Western Celebration will be hosted by Saganing Eagles Landing Casino on Saturday.
The hourly drawings will commence at 4 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m.
From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., you can enjoy mechanical bull rides and get your caricature drawings. Additionally, live music will be playing during this period.
Soaring Eagle Casino Events
Ascend New Year’s Eve Party
Start the new year off right by celebrating at Ascend Sportsbook located at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
DJ PartyFam will kick off the festivities at 9 p.m. and keep the party going with electrifying music until midnight, in honor of the arrival of 2025.
2023 Countdown
Starting at 8 p.m. on December 31st, a lucky winner will be drawn every hour until 11 p.m. for a chance to win $2,023 in premium play.
The grand prize winner will be drawn at 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, receiving a cash prize of $22,023.
Turtle Creek Casino Events
Traverse City’s New Year’s Party
On Saturday, Traverse City’s New Year’s Party will be hosted by Turtle Creek Casino.
In addition to the casino promotions, there will be live entertainment, a 360-degree photo booth, and drink specials on offer.
We will provide complimentary hats, beads, and other party favors for New Year’s Eve.
Both Saturday and Sunday, Turtle Creek will be open for 24 hours.
New Year’s Promotions
Starting on Thursday, Dec. 29 and lasting until Sunday, Jan. 1, Turtle Creek is hosting promotions in anticipation of New Year’s. Random selections will be made during the drawing period for players who are actively playing a slot machine or table game.
- On December 29th, a total of 10 club members will be awarded $500 each, during the hours of 7 to 10 p.m.
- On December 30th, between 6 to 10 p.m., ten lucky club members will have the chance to win cash prizes totaling $2,022.
- On December 31st, between noon and 5 p.m., ten lucky club members will be chosen to receive a cash prize of $500. Following that, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m., an additional ten club members will be selected to win an exciting sum of $2,023.
- On January 1st, between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m., a total of 23 club members will have the opportunity to win cash prizes. Among them, two lucky individuals will each receive $500, four will be awarded $400, seven will obtain $200, and ten will be granted $100.
