All But One Michigan Tribal Casino Is Reopened, Detroit Casinos Still Wait

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There was optimism surrounding the possibility of Detroit’s three casinos being operational during the Fourth of July weekend.

However, despite Greektown Casino-Hotel, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino staying closed during the holiday, most tribal casinos throughout the state have already reopened.

All but one of the Native American gaming facilities in the state, specifically Kings Club Casino in Brimley, are now open, bringing the total number of open venues to twenty-two.

According to Playinmichigan, a representative has informed that the Upper Peninsula casino will continue to remain closed due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just a short distance away, the sister facility of the Bay Mills Indian Community is now welcoming guests. Bay Mills Resort & Casino, located just over two miles from Kings Club, reopened its doors on June 12.

Gov. Whitmer pushed Michigan reopening backward

Michigan had been making progress towards reopening the state gradually throughout June, until this week.

On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the decision to shut down indoor bars in various regions of the Lower Peninsula, which includes Detroit.

After weeks of steady decline, there has been a slight increase in the number of coronavirus cases across the state.

Furthermore, the closely monitored indoor gatherings occurring at college bars in East Lansing have significantly contributed to a widespread transmission.

Two Ojibwa Casinos reopened this week

Apart from Kings Club, the two remaining tribal holdovers that reopened were a duo of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community casinos situated in the western Upper Peninsula.

On Monday, the Ojibwa tribe reopened the Baraga Ojibwa Casinos, followed by the reopening of the Marquette Ojibwa Casino on Wednesday.

Throughout this month, tribal casinos across the state have been progressively easing restrictions.

At 4 p.m. on Friday, Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet will be reopening its blackjack tables. However, in adherence to safety measures, they will limit each table to a maximum of three players and enforce the mandatory use of masks.

MGM Grand Detroit will require masks

When MGM Grand Detroit reopens, it is mandatory for patrons to wear a mask indoors.

The protocol was provided by MGM Resorts International, the parent company of the casino.

Due to a corporate mandate, visitors to Caesars Windsor, located across the Detroit River, must also wear masks. However, as the US-Canada border remains closed for non-essential travelers, no reopening date has been established for this casino as well.

As of now, both Greektown and MotorCity casinos have not made any official announcements regarding the implementation of a mask requirement. Additionally, the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s reopening guidelines do not currently include a mandate for wearing masks.

State continues losing money with casinos closed

According to Playinmichigan, the closure of casinos statewide resulted in an approximate loss of $100 million for public coffers. However, this estimate did not include the revenue lost from tribal casinos during their closure.

According to city officials, the closure of commercial casinos in Detroit results in a daily tax revenue loss of $600,000.

Since March 16, Detroit’s casinos have remained closed, just five days after the introduction of sports betting in Michigan.

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