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The Ojibwa Casino Resorts are two tribal casino locations in Marquette and Baraga, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Both properties are owned and operated by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), a federally recognized Native American tribe.
Below is a complete, up-to-date guide to both venues.
| Marquette | Baraga | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 105 Acre Trail, Marquette, MI 49855 | 16449 Michigan Ave., Baraga, MI 49908 |
| Hours | 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. daily | 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. daily |
| Slot machines | 500+ | 320 |
| Table games | Open Wed.–Sat. evenings | Currently closed |
| Hotel | None | 40 rooms (2 suites) |
| Dining | MQT's Superior Eats, The Lounge | PressBox Bar & Grill |
| Other amenities | Meeting/event space (added 2019) | Bowling alley, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna (smoke-free) |
| On-site sportsbook | None | None |
| Gambling age | 18+ | 18+ |
After MI legalized online casinos, sports wagering, and other forms of online gambling, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) signed a deal with Golden Nugget to serve as a retail partner for both the Golden Nugget Online Casino and Golden Nugget Sportsbook.
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At the time, Tilman Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget, said that online sports betting is good, but online casinos are “where the money is, that’s where the customer is more valuable, and that’s where the big money is going to be made going forward.” That perhaps helps explain why, in early 2024, the sports wagering site decided to shut down in Michigan.
Ojibwa Casino Marquette features more than 500 slot machines ranging from penny denominations to $5 play. Popular titles include Lightning Link, Cleopatra Gold, and Mighty Ca$h Bonus.
The casino also hosts live table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and Let It Ride. Table games are generally available Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Because schedules may change around holidays or special events, it’s a good idea to check directly with the casino before visiting.
Ojibwa Casino Baraga offers 320 slot machines, including games such as Dragon Link, Quick Hit, and Fortune Coin.
Table games are currently closed at the Baraga property. When active, the casino has historically offered blackjack, pitch, Let It Ride, roulette, and craps. Video slot machines, progressive slots, video poker, and Keno machines are available for play.
KBIC’s Rewards Club program covers both casino locations. Members can earn and redeem points for free play, dining credits, gas vouchers, and merchandise.
Promotions frequently change throughout the year. Past offers have included Good as Gold Hot Seats, birthday free-play rewards, and senior promotions. Check the casino’s official website for the latest promotional schedule and eligibility requirements.
Baraga is the resort-style destination within the Ojibwa Casino portfolio. The property includes a 40-room hotel with two suites, along with an indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. It also features a bowling alley and the PressBox Bar & Grill. The casino promotes the property as smoke-free.
Marquette does not offer on-site lodging, but a major renovation completed in 2019 added meeting and event space. Dining options include MQT’s Superior Eats for full-service meals and The Lounge for casual food and drinks near the casino floor.
Ojibwa Casino’s online gaming presence comes through its partnership with Golden Nugget.
Michigan players can still access the Golden Nugget online casino platform through that partnership. However, Golden Nugget discontinued its Michigan online sportsbook in 2024. Neither Ojibwa Casino Marquette nor Ojibwa Casino Baraga operates an on-site sportsbook.
KBIC holds an important place in tribal gaming history. In 1982, tribal leader Fred Dakota secured a gaming permit that helped establish one of the earliest tribal gaming operations in the United States.
The tribe opened its first casino in 1985 inside a bowling alley with a small collection of blackjack tables. Over time, the operation expanded into today’s Marquette and Baraga properties. Marquette later underwent a major renovation completed in 2019.
Today, the two casinos collectively operate nearly 1,000 slot machines across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Ojibwa Casino operates under a tribal-state gaming compact between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the State of Michigan. Gaming activities are overseen by KBIC’s tribal gaming regulators in coordination with the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
You only need to be 18 years old to gamble at either Ojibwa Casino Marquette or Ojibwa Casino Baraga.
Ojibwa Casino Baraga has the hotel’s accommodations. Guests can stay in one of 40 rooms and enjoy access to the property’s indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna.
No. Table games are currently closed at the Baraga location. Live table games are available at Ojibwa Casino Marquette on select evenings.
Both Ojibwa Casino locations are typically open daily from 7 a.m. until 2:30 a.m.
Yes. Ojibwa Casino Marquette is located at 105 Acre Trail in Marquette and is the larger of the tribe’s two casino properties.
No. Neither Ojibwa Casino location currently operates a retail sportsbook. The tribe’s online gaming partnership is tied to Golden Nugget’s online casino product, while the Golden Nugget Michigan online sportsbook ceased operations in 2024.
