Michigan Casino Promotions and Events
All Michigan casino promotions and events vary from one location to another. While a casino group may have similar promotions, there still may be variation with one casino offering a specific offer and another city’s casino not accepting it. We gathered a list of the best casino promotions and events held throughout the year and share them below.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Two promotions stand out at Bay Mills. Every Friday is USA Day. If you are from the U.S. and earn 50 comp points between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, you get $20 in free play. The other is Senior Day. Earn 20 points between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and get a $10 restaurant credit and 2x comp points.
A weekly slot tournament is an event you don’t want to miss. Play in the TGIF Slot Tournament between 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday and win up to $500 in cash if you’re in the top three spots when the tournament ends.
Dancing Eagles Resort
Dancing Eagles is a casino and hotel that offers Friday hot seats. Play between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. and see if you’re one of the 15 winners sitting in a hot seat during the hot seat drawings all night. If you are, you get $150 in free play. There’s also a seasonal Prize Wheel where you might be invited to spin the prize wheel and win up to $500 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. or the grand prize of $3,500 at 10 p.m.
Throughout the year, there are Partners Cribbage Tournament events. Players get $10 in free play, discounted hotel rates, and the chance to win up to $200.
Firekeepers Casino and Hotel
One thing that makes Firekeepers stand out is the giveaways held throughout the year. As an example, a $135,000 dream vacation giveaway took place in April 2024.
New members get to spin the wheel for a Spin & Win promotion that might award free play or cash prizes. Big Bonus Wednesday rewards all players with restaurant discounts, $5 Blackjack tables, and a surprise reward from the Promotions Kiosk that ranges from $5 to $500 in Red Hot credits.
Four Winds
There are four casino locations with this group: Dowagiac, Hartford, New Buffalo, and South Bend and all use the W Players Club for the promotions. Some events and promotions are available at all casinos, including things like car giveaways and 25% restaurant or buffet discounts for seniors. The senior discounts are offered on Wednesday at Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo and Thursday at South Bend.
South Bend hosts twice-weekly Poker tournaments. They take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Located in Detroit, one of the first perks you get is free parking for all PENN Play members. If it’s your birthday, swipe your card at the promotions kiosk and claim your choice of free play, a free sports bet, or a restaurant credit.
Each Monday, any PENN Play member who is a first responder, veteran, or active-duty military member receives 10% of a hotel stay and meals. Sign up for the PENN Play app and play the new game to win $10 to $1,000 in free play.
Gun Lake Casino
Saturday’s Millionaire Maker is one of the best promotions here. Each Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. spin the prize wheel after gaining 50 rewards points. You might win the $1 million prize.
Monday is Free Play Frenzy Day where 200 reward points lead to up to $1,000 in free play from the Promotional Kiosk. Players who are 55 or older have the chance to win cash, free play, and other prizes on Thursdays.
Island Resort & Casino
Island Resort is a great choice for adults and children alike. Watch for Splash Island discounts on holidays. For adults, Monday mornings offer hot seat times where anyone in a hot seat at the time of the drawing gets $100. Live events take place each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Club 41.
Kewadin Casino Properties
There are Kewadin Casinos in Christmas, Hessel, Manistique, Saint Ignace, and Sault Ste. Marie. They all use Northern Rewards, which provides members with free tickets to shows and special events, free hotel rooms, free dinners, contest entries, and free accommodations.
Leelanau Sands Casino and Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
These two casinos are operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Both casinos host the Thursday Forever Young promotion where players 50 or older automatically get up to $3,000 in e-credits. Turtle Creek treats you to a drink discount on your birthday as well as $5 to $150 in e-credits. Leelanau hosts Thursday Senior Slot Tournaments where players compete for up to $700 in e-credits.
Little River Casino Resort
Play games on Sundays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and get double the rewards points. Players who are selected to take part in the Cashnado Cash Cube on select days stand in a wind tunnel box and try to grab as much cash as they can. There’s $60,000 in all.
MGM Grand Detroit
Some of the promotions are limited-time offers like the Choose Your Treasure where you open a treasure chest and win up to $5,000 or the grand prize of $15,000. Is it your birthday? Swipe your card at the promotions kiosk and try to win a dining credit of up to $150 and $100 in free play. MGM Rewards Members need to make sure they swipe their card each Tuesday to win up to $1,000 in Guaranteed Freeplay.
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Download the free MYMotorCity app and get the Secret Code Bonus. The casino offers a Stay & Play package with $40 in free play. There’s also a Bounce Back Bonus where you earn $10 in comps and get $10 extra in free play.
Northern Waters Casino Resort
Northern Waters is home to the Lac View Desert Golf Course and a bustling casino. Join the casino’s Superior Club and get $15 free play automatically. You also get $10 in free play on your birthday. Players who are 54 or younger receive $15 in free play after earning 10 points between 8 a.m. and midnight on Wednesday. Players 55 or older get $15 in free play with 10 points each Tuesday and Thursday.
Odawa Casino Resort
Odawa has two locations: Mackinaw City and Petoskey. Both locations offer seasonal and holiday promotions. Petoskey also has Poker drawings for up to $500 in gas cards and the Cosmic Cash Bonanza on Saturdays where you can win up to $5k. Mackinaw City has the Celestial Cash Fortune promotion on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Win up to $1,000 extra while playing slots. Senior Days are held on Wednesdays and Sundays for players 50 or older.
Ojibwa Casino Properties
Baraga and Marquette both have Ojibwa Casinos and partner with Golden Nugget for the online casino GoldenNuggetCasino.com. Play on Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. in either location and win $250 if you’re in a selected hot seat during those hours. The Baraga location hosts a pool tour with up to $3,700 in tournament prizes. Watch for your $15 free play birthday gift that is available at either location.
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino and Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
These sister casinos are both owned and operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. The Players Club ensures you receive the best promotions and access to events. Promotions are:
Classic – $10 free play on your birthday and anniversaries
Gold – $20 free play on your birthday and anniversaries and 15% off spa services and event tickets
Platinum – Free Carnival Cruise twice a year, 30% discount off spa services and tickets, and $30 in free play on your birthday and anniversaries
Diamond – Free Carnival Cruise twice a year, 50% discount off spa services and tickets, and $50 in free play on your birthday and anniversaries
Hero – The benefits listed above plus discounts throughout the casino and rewards suitable for veterans and active military members