There are numerous casinos located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but no brand has more locations than the KewadinCasinos. Michiganders can find no less than five Kewadin properties scattered around the U.P.

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The Kewadin Casinos are owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and each of the five locations maintains its own amenities, features and identity. The casinos all have an age requirement of 19 years and older.

Kewadin Campground of Hessel offers a RV park conveniently located across from the casino. It is open for guests from May through October and offers 40 sites including 7 pull-through, 10 sites with 30 amp electrical service, dump station available off site.

• Kewadin Casino P.O. Box 189 Hessel, MI 49745 906/484-2903. Kewadin Casino in Hessel is open Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 A.M. To 12:00 A.M., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 A.M.
• Hessel Northern Nook Bar & Grill Hours Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Orders must be placed at least 30.

Of the five, the largest and most notable is the casino in Sault Ste. Marie. The venue boasts more than 800slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, keno, and bingo. You can also stay in Sault Ste. Marie’s 319-room hotel, gather in the 30,000-square-foot convention center or see a show in the DreamMakers Theater.

The five Kewadin Casinos opened sports betting kiosks at all five locations in December 2020.

The Kewadin Casinos will soon have an online casino as well. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe announced in April 2020 that it had reached an agreement with venerable gaming provider GAN to power its online gaming operations.

Further, Wynn Interactive is going to be the brand for the partnership.

Kewadin Casino – Sault Ste. Marie

• Address: 2186 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
• Owner/Operator: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
• Hours: Open 24 hours/7 days a week
• Casino games: Slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, keno, bingo
• Sports betting kiosks: Opened on Dec. 14, 2020
• Poker: Cash games and tournaments — hours limited to weekend only
• Legal Gambling Age: 19+

The Kewadin Casino – Hessel is located right next to Lake Huron near the Les Cheneaux Islands. It is one of several casinos in Michigan that is owned and operated by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. While the first casinos from the tribe opened in 1985 and 1987, the one in Hessel first opened its doors in 1994.

At Kewadin Casino – Hessel, the vibe is a friendly, hometown one, and the casino is found inside of a building that resembles a cabin. This fits in with the cabins the casino offers nearby where guests can spend a night or more for easy access to slot machines for gambling and dining at the deli restaurant.

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Currently, the Kewadin Casino – Hessel does not offer online betting on sports, nor does it offer an online casino experience. Michigan only started allowing sports betting as of December 2019, so many of the state’s casinos are still in the planning stages of offering it. Online sports betting will not begin until 2021.

The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians will eventually launch retail sports betting at its Kewadin Casino properties, as well as online gaming platforms. Those products will come through a partnership with gaming technology brand GAN, and another as-yet-unnamed casino brand.

History Of The Kewadin Casino – Hessel

In the 1980s, activist Native Americans worked to create areas of sovereignty in Michigan. Federal laws came into place, allowing tribal land to establish gaming casinos in states that allowed gambling. The tribes and states typically agreed to compacts for the sharing of revenue from the casinos.

The first casino constructed by the Sault Tribe was located in Sault Ste. Marie and is still the first and largest casino the tribe offers. It was opened in 1985 and was originally nothing more than a small blackjack house but has been expanded several times to offer all sorts of gambling options, including slots, poker, and other table games.

The next casino from the tribe was opened in St. Ignace in 1987, while the final three were all opened in 1994. The other two casinos opening that year are located in Manistique and Christmas, Michigan. All are smaller than the original casino but offer various gambling options throughout the state.

Up until 2008, the tribe also had a majority interest in the Greektown Casino Hotel, which is located in Detroit. This casino opened in 2000 and was one of three that was authorized for legalization as a way to bring revenue into Detroit. When the Great Recession of 2008 happened, the tribe had financial issues and file for bankruptcy protection. It sold its interest in the casino in 2010 and has been focusing on developing properties located in Upper Michigan.

The Kewadin Casino – Hessel is a place with over one hundred slot machines as well as a deli café that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This casino also has nearby cabin rentals year-round and offers a campground from May through October that is near all the trails in the area. Some of the other activities in the area, including snowmobiling, golfing, boating, and fishing.

Kewadin Casino – Hessel Loyalty Program

Each of the Kewadin Casinos uses the same loyalty program, which is known as the Northern Rewards Club. Everyone who is a part of the program can use their earned points and comp at casino restaurants and delis, gift shops, and hotels at locations that offer them.

There are many ways to use points through the system, including the following:

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• Special promotion entries
• Entertainment ticket and merchandise discounts
• Free meals
• Exclusive comps and invitations
• Free hotel rooms
• Invitations to special events, dinners, and VIP parties
• Offers through mail for top tier users
• Free entertainment tickets for top tier users

While there are tier points to move from one level to another, there are also club points that are earned through playing slots, participating in video poker, and playing keno.

The cards you can use as part of the tier system include the Valor Card, which is for military, police, fire, and EMS workers, the Green Card for those with up to 4,999 points, the Silver Card for up to 7,499 points, the Gold Card for up to 34,999 points, and the Black Card that covers anyone with more points than that.

Kewadin Casino – Hessel FAQ

No. While there is not an attached hotel at the Kewadin Casino – Hessel, there are cabins across from the casino. They are fully furnished with a loft and bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a shower.

The Northern Nook is the only restaurant at the Kewadin Casino – Hessel. This restaurant features pub fare and offers an all-day breakfast menu. Some of the items on the menu include burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and chicken wings.

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No. There is no designated poker room located at the Kewadin Casino – Hessel. This is the smallest of the Kewadin Casinos in Michigan, and the casino mainly offers slot machines for gaming, rather than table games or poker.

No. This is not a 24-hour casino. The Kewadin Casino – Hessel is typically open from 9 in the morning through 10 at night. The bar and grill at the casino offer the same hours, so you can also dine whenever the property is open.

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Nineteen years old. While Michigan casinos can allow 18-year-olds inside, this only applies if no alcohol is served. Those who are 18 can also take part in charitable gambling, lotteries, and horse racing.