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- CASINOS in & near LANSING, MICHIGAN - 2020 up-to-date list Battle Creek Firekeepers Casino & Hotel The FireKeepers is a big resort situated in Battle Creek, Michigan. The complex features 70 table games of: Baccarat, Big Six Wheel, Blackjack, Roulette, etc.
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- Casino gaming is a favorite pastime in Michigan, with plenty of choices throughout the region for those who love to play. With scheduled service to two Michigan casinos, Indian Trails offers great value, along with convenient pickup and drop-off locations. We are no longer taking advanced reservations for casino trips.
Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit to block plans for a casino in Lansing. The Sault Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced plans in January to build a $245 million casino next to Lansing’s convention center. Attorney General Bill Schuette claims the casino project violates federal law and a gaming compact with the state.
Effective February 5, we suspended our regular weekly runs to both Firekeepers Casino and Greektown Casino.
Casino gaming is a favorite pastime in Michigan, with plenty of choices throughout the region for those who love to play. With scheduled service to two Michigan casinos, Indian Trails offers great value, along with convenient pickup and drop-off locations.
We are no longer taking advanced reservations for casino trips. Simply purchase your ticket in person at the time of your desired schedule.
Casino Charters
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Indian Trails operates casino charters for groups—perfect for a guys’ or girlfriends’ getaway, office party, or family reunion. Select any of the exciting gaming establishments in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, or Canada and let Indian Trails help you plan an unforgettable casino day trip or weekend. Here are just a few of the area casinos that offer special deals as incentives for charter groups.
Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino, Windsor, Ontario
http://www.caesarswindsor.com
Table games, poker room, slots, Windsor Game Pick sports betting
FireKeepers Casino, Battle Creek, Michigan
http://www.firekeeperscasino.com
Slots, table games, poker, video poker, bingo, Keno
Greektown Casino, Detroit, Michigan
http://www.greektowncasino.com
Table games, video poker lounge, live poker room, high limit gaming
Hollywood Casino, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
http://hollywoodindiana.com
Slots, table games, 24-hour poker room, and Marquee Rewards
Island Resort and Casino, Harris, Michigan
http://www.islandresortandcasino.com
Table games, poker, bingo, and slots
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com
Table games, slots, 24-hour poker room, bingo
Insider tips:
It’s not unusual for the special deal (typically vouchers for food and games) to equal the price of a charter bus ticket.
Some casinos offer additional special incentives to the charter group leader (like a free buffet or even a free night’s stay).
Tribe applies to Federal Gov't 6/11/14
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has submitted land trust applications to the U.S. Department of the Interior to take the Kewadin Casino property in Lansing in trust. This must be completed before the federal government can give their approval to proceed. This is still a hurdle as the approval is not guaranteed. An answer is expected within a few weeks.
Supreme Court Ruling 5/27/2014
Latest News is that the State of Michigan will not be able to block the Kewadin Lansing Casino from opening in Downtown Lansing! The US Supreme Court ruled that the State of Michigan cannot sue the Bay Mills Indian Community for operating an off-reservation gaming facility due to the sovereignty of the tribe. This effectively blocks Attorney General Schuette's case against the Kewadin Lansing Casino. No timelines have been set but progress pick up steam. Mayor Bernero states 'Never bet against Lansing. The naysayers rolled the dice - and lost. Lansing Kewadin is cleared for take off!' Check back for the latest news.
The Background
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The City of Lansing and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have proposed a new 125,000 square foot casino for downtown Lansing. The proposed location would be to the east of the Lansing Center and would provide 1500 permanent jobs and 700 temporary construction jobs.
The $245 million project would be paid by the tribe with the City collecting 2% of revenues. That 2% is estimated to bring in roughly $5 to $6 million dollars annually and would be used to fund a Lansing Promise Scholarship. The Lansing Promise program would be similar to the Kalamazoo Promise which provides 4 years of tuition and mandatory fees for any student of the Kalamazoo public school system. The program has been praised by many and credited with increasing home property values within the city limits of Kalamazoo.
There are several hurdles yet to be cleared in Lansing. The Sault tribe must still apply to the Federal government for approval and the existing casinos are likely to file lawsuits to block the new venture.
Proponents of the casino, including Lansing mayor Virg Bernero, tout the positive economic impact that the casino would bring. Not only would it directly create jobs at the casino but, without a hotel of its own, numerous jobs would be created at local hotels. The increased traffic downtown would also certainly provide more business to local eateries and other businesses.
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The Lansing Center next door would also likely benefit. The expo and convention center currently loses about $1.1 million per year and having a popular attraction next door would likely have a positive influence on the number of events held there.
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Mayor Bernero hopes that construction could begin in the next 12-24 months with about a year of construction time. There will certainly be many debates as to the effect a casino would have on downtown Lansing over the next year. Check back here often to find out the latest information.
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Crain's Detroit article
The Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship