1. Odawa Casino In Petoskey Michigan
2. Odawa Casino Mackinaw
3. Odawa Casino Mackinaw City

The large, golden porte-cochère of the Odawa Casino in Petoskey, Michigan is a sight rivaling any Las Vegas building. The beautiful overhang shelters guests and welcomes them into the lavishly designed lobby. With nearly 300,000 sq. ft. of entertainment, gambling, and dining, the Odawa Casino has options for every visitor.

I have been a slot player for over 25 years and all I can say about this casino is STAY AWAY! We were there today, I hope, for the last time. When they opened the original casino I started to go there but I usually lost. After years of going to other casinos I decided to give Odawa another try. It is worse now than it ever was.

• Jan 28, 2021 - Odawa Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, opened in June 2007. The 140 million dollar facility encompasses just under three hundred thousand square.
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You can spend time relaxing in the Victories sports bar or dine at Sage, their superb dinner house. The casino offers nearly 1,000 slots and digital poker games, while the table games allow you to indulge in blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, and Texas Hold ‘Em.

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Online Betting at Odawa Casino

Those who want to take advantage of the convenience of online sports betting and online casino gambling can now do so at Odawa Casino Resort. In 2020, the casino reached an agreement with The Stars Group and FOX Bet to offer online gaming such as poker, Odawa Casino games, and sports betting.

The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based gaming services on a global level. In exchange for the contract to offer the first online Odawa Casino, The Stars Group will pay a revenue share to the Odawa tribe.

The FOX Bet Sportsbook as well PokerStars online poker and Stars Casino officially launched in Michigan on Friday, January 29, 2021. New players at the sportsbook are eligible for a 50% deposit match bonus up to $500. The Stars Casino, known for its wide selection of slots, is offering an incredible welcome bonus: a 100% match up to $500 on first three deposits + $1000 slots bonus.

Odawa Casino History

The Odawa Casino is owned by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. It was a newly constructed building that opened in 2007. At the time, the Odawa tribe closed their nearby Victories Casino to throw their efforts fully into the Odawa Casino. The casino is also just one mile from the Odawa Hotel. This three-star hotel offers a shuttle bus direct to the casino so guests can easily come and go.

Leo A. Daly Architects designed the casino and hotel, giving it a blend of rustic and modern elements. Decor reminiscent of leaves and acorns can be seen throughout the casino, while atmospheric lighting is used to maximum effect. The pool area of the hotel and the meeting rooms boast lodge-style ceilings and wood decor.

The casino floor is about 50,000 sq. ft. with roughly 1,000 slot machines and poker games. You’ll also find digital poker games inside the Victories sports bar and the Rendezvous Lounge. The Odawa Casino also has a dedicated poker room and 36 live table games.

Guests can catch a show or two during scheduled events at the Ovation Hall, which offers seating for 1,000 people.

Two restaurants on-site allows guests to refuel when needed. Sage is open after 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. It features a surf and turf inspired menu. The Copper Cafe is open daily at 8 am. The cafe offers a range of items from ice cream to soups and salads to breakfast sandwiches.

Pure Rewards Loyalty Program

The Pure Rewards program allows guests to enjoy discounts and freebies at multiple Odawa properties, including the Odawa Casinos in Petoskey and Mackinaw City, and the Odawa Hotel. There are multiple ways to earn points when you sign up for the Pure Rewards loyalty program:

• Earn 1 point for every $2 bet at the slots
• Earn 1 point for every $8 bet at video poker
• Get points based on your average bets and length of play at tables

This program has multiple tier levels. These include the:

• Base Card
• Preferred Card
• Premier Card
• Elite Card

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As soon as you sign up for a Pure Rewards card you start receiving a 5% discount on Odawa retail, restaurants, hotel rooms, and events. Each higher-level offers increasing discounts and additional rewards. If you accumulate more than 50,000 base points, you’ll jump up to the top tier Elite card. This level also offers VIP access to lounges, room upgrades, meet and greets at concerts, Escalade service, and the option to redeem your points for cash.

Odawa Casino FAQs

The closest large city to Odawa Casino is Grand Rapids, MI, which is about 183 miles via State Route 131.

The Odawa Casino is open 24 hours a day.

Odawa Casino Mackinaw

No, but the Odawa Hotel is a little over a mile from the casino and offers a free shuttle bus back and forth for guests.

Yes, the Odawa Casino has a poker room.

The Odawa Casino has two restaurants, Sage, an elegant dinner restaurant, and the Copper Cafe, where you can grab a quick bite to eat and drink. Guests can also visit Victories Sports & Entertainment bar for drinks while they place some bets. Rendezvous Lounge also offers drinks while you relax or play poker.

The Odawa Casino used to operate a buffet called Waas-no-dé Buffet. It doesn’t appear to be open as of 2020.

Odawa Casino Resort is a Northern Michigancasino resort. Located in Resort Township near Petoskey, Michigan, the casino opened for business on June 20, 2007. It is owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. The resort replaced Victories Casino in 2007, which had served as the tribe's casino until the new resort was opened. In addition to gaming, Odawa Casino Resort features multiple restaurants and retail outlets, a concert venue (Ovation Hall), a nightclub (The O Zone Nightclub), and a circular lounge bar in the middle of the gaming floor (Rendezvous). The resort also includes a AAA Diamond rated Hotel. Full shuttle transportation is available to all resort guests. Odawa Casino Resort is open to guests of all ages, however, the casino's gaming floor and the O Zone Nightclub are restricted to those of age 21 and older. Starting in 2011, the minimum gaming age at Odawa Casino Resort has been approved to be lowered to 19 years old.^[1]

Gaming[edit]

The gaming floor is approximately 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m²) and offers approximately 1200 slot machines in addition to 36 table games. Table games include blackjack, Count's Kustoms Bonus Blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, three card poker, Let it Ride, and Flushes Gone Wild. Over 100 high-definition televisions are scattered throughout the property. The televisions show promotions, live contests, and DirecTV satellite broadcasts. Major sporting events are commonly displayed. The poker room currently includes 4 tables. Bingo was offered in 2009, but is not currently operating. Odawa Casino Resort is open 24 hours a day.^[2]

Entertainment[edit]

Ovation Hall is a concertvenue located at Odawa Casino Resort. The hall can seat up to 1,000 people and hosts concerts, trade shows, and large conferences. Bill Cosby performed two shows at the grand opening celebration. Notable performers have included Regis Philbin, The B-52s, The Temptations, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, and The Commodores.

The O Zone Nightclub is a circular nightclub featuring flair bartenders. The O Zone features DJs from radio stations 'Big Country' and '106 KHQ'. The club features a large display built into the ceiling that can play live video from the club. There are several 'party pods' around the club that are separated by curtains. Inside the pods, guests have two private plasma screens and a fireplace. There are many other events such as stand-up comedy, variety shows, and cooking shows.^[3]

Hotel[edit]

Odawa Hotel is a recent American Automobile Association three Diamond recipient hotel. There are 137 total rooms (10 Suites and 127 standard guest rooms). There is also multiple conference rooms and a full service food & beverage service in the hotel. The food & beverage service includes room service, a delicatessen, and a full bar. Some service may only be available during peak hours.^[4]

Building[edit]

Odawa Casino Resort was built in 2006 and 2007 in 15 months. The 300,000 square foot resort was constructed as a joint venture between Shingobee Builders and Clark Construction. The architect was Leo A. Daly Architects.^[5] The design features several LEED energy efficiency standards.^[6]

Region[edit]

Odawa Casino Resort plays a major role in the Petoskey area in terms of income and influence. The Odawa Casino Resort employs roughly 1,000 people and was the 2nd largest employer in the area as of 2008.^[7]

Future expansion[edit]

Plans are in place to expand the Odawa Casino Resort, yet a firm date has not been set due to economic issues. Possible additions may include a new hotel which would be integrated into the Casino property.^[8]

References[edit]

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1. ^http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2010-11-02/gambling-age_24811083
2. ^Odawa Casino Resort About Page
3. ^O zone website
4. ^Odawa Hotel website
5. ^Clark Construction Website
6. ^'Shingobee Builders Website'. Archived from the original on 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
7. ^TV 7&4 Article on Odawa Casino Resort as 2nd largest Petoskey Employer
8. ^Petoskey News Review Article

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