Little Traverse Bay Bands open doors to Class II gaming facility


Gaming machines at the Odawa Casino in Mackinaw City, Michigan. Photo from Thunderbird Inn of Mackinaw City / Facebook

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan are welcoming visitors to a new Class II gaming facility.

The Odawa Casino features 120 electronic gaming machines, The Petoskey News-Review reported. The 5,000 square-foot facility is located in Mackinaw City.

The tribe wanted to offer Class III games but local officials voted against that. Revenues won't be shared with the community as a result.

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