Odawa Casino Resort to Open Soon

According to the Petoskey News Review, the Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, which is owned by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan, is set to open on Wednesday, June 20, with a formal grand opening scheduled for July 25th.

The Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey will feature casino gaming to include 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games and six poker tables, a nightclub/sports bar, and an events center with seating for 1000. Dining options will include include a steakhouse, buffet and coffee shop.

Barry Milligan, the manager of Victories Casino, which will be replaced by the new Odawa Casino Resort, told the News Review, "It’s much more in line with a first class resort hotel than a casino. It’s along the lines of the Bellagio."

The casino will reportedly employ nearly 1,000 people, with 500 new jobs created. While I tried to get some pre-opening photos for our loyal readers, I was rebuffed by the casino's marketing department. Oh well, at least I tried.