Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Owned and operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Resort & Casino is located in Brimley, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Superior’s Waiska Bay.
A fixture in the area since 1995, Bay Mills features 17,000 square feet of gaming space with around 600 slots and a dozen table games. There are multiple restaurants on the property, a 124-site RV park, a recently expanded hotel with 273 rooms, and an 18-hole golf course. The minimum age to gamble at Bay Mills Resort & Casino is 18.
Bills legalizing sports betting and online gambling were signed into law in 2019, and soon after, the Bay Mills Indian Community entered into an agreement with DraftKings for online sports wagering and iCasino, both of which launched in January 2021. The digital sports giant also opened a permanent retail sportsbook at Bay Mills on Nov. 6, 2022.
Though it is one of the smaller Michigan retail casinos, Bay Mills Resort & Casino still offers a lot to those seeking a fun, relaxing destination in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino snapshot and driving distances
| Address | 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715 |
| Hours of operation | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (slots); 2 p.m.-12 a.m. each day (table games) |
| Games | 600+ slots; 12+ table games; sportsbook |
| Poker Room hours | Live poker available when demand warrants |
| Minimum age | 18 years old |
Driving distances to Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Bay Mills Resort & Casino is located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, making it convenient for those who live there or nearby, but quite a drive from Detroit. Here are some driving distances to give you an idea:
- Driving distance from Sault Ste. Marie, MI — 19 miles via M-28 W
- Driving distance from St. Ignace, MI — 47 miles via I-75 N and M-28 W
- Driving distance from Marquette, MI — 141 miles via M-28 E
- Driving distance from Detroit, MI — 347 miles via I-75 N
Bay Mills Resort & Casino online gambling partnership
DraftKings operates its DraftKings Casino Michigan site and app, as well as DraftKings Sportsbook in MI, under a license held through the Bay Mills Indian Community. The partnership also includes a physical on-site presence, with a DraftKings-branded retail sportsbook operating at Bay Mills Resort & Casino.
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Games at Bay Mills Resort & Casino
The recent expansion at Bay Mills focused primarily on the hotel and the addition of other amenities, while the gaming side remained largely unchanged. Bay Mills is a modestly sized place to play, though it offers a great atmosphere and a few fun options for those who like to gamble.
Slot machines
Bay Mills Resort & Casino features more than 600 slots and video poker machines on its gaming floor. Some of the most popular slots at Bay Mills include Dragon Link and Dollar Storm.
Table games
Bay Mills also has a small table games section featuring up to a dozen tables, depending on demand. Note that while slots are available 24 hours a day, the table games only open from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. At these tables, guests can find the following games:
- 6 Deck Blackjack
- 3 Card Poker
- Let It Ride
- Ultimate Texas Hold’em
The minimum per hand for the first three of these games is $5, with a $3 minimum for Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Maximums are $25 a hand for the non-blackjack games, and $100 for blackjack. Bay Mills will also open a $25 min./$200 max. blackjack table upon request.
Live poker
Bay Mills Resort & Casino technically offers live poker, although it does not feature a dedicated poker room. They will spread a single Texas no-limit hold ’em cash game ($1/$2 blinds, min./max buy-in $20/$200) if there are enough players to open one. Call ahead to see when live poker is offered.
Funcard Players Club
Funcard Players Club is Bay Mills Resort & Casino’s loyalty club. Join to earn points, comps, and bet credit. Members of the Funcard Players Club start earning points immediately at slots or table games. The more you play, the more you receive.
You also earn comps and points simultaneously. Comps can be used for rooms, golf, food, or beverages using your Funcard and a photo ID right at the register. No comp coupons are required. Funcard features four tiers with benefits that include:
- Lake Michigan Card: Receive $5 in bet credit just for signing up.
- Lake Huron Card: Earn 2,500 points in a 12-month rolling period to qualify.
- Lake Superior Card: Earn 15,000 points in a 12-month rolling period to qualify. Plus, increased benefits include invitations to VIP events, increased comp rates, free check cashing, personal host service, and more.
- Great Lakes Card: Earn 45,000 points in a 12-month rolling period to qualify. Then earn maximum benefits for your play, including increased comp rates, gas, expanded drink menus, and much more.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino Sportsbook
After the Michigan sports betting and online gambling bills became law, Bay Mills Resort & Casino management moved quickly, opening a temporary retail location on June 22, 2022, as a placeholder until the permanent site operated by DraftKings could launch on November 6, 2022.
There are many large HDTV’s for sports viewing, as well as three odds boards. Four betting kiosks are available, with two others on the main floor. The kiosks are available 24 hours a day. Food and drink services are also available.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino amenities
In early 2023, Bay Mills Resort & Casino began a $100 million expansion project to add rooms and upgrade amenities across the property. That project was completed in January 2026. The Bay Mills Resort Hotel now features 273 rooms, about twice as many as before, all of which offer terrific views of Waiska Bay.
The renovations also included adding indoor and outdoor saunas and hot tubs, a fitness center, a nail salon, an arcade, additional conference meeting space, and more dining options. Outside, guests will also find fishing piers, gardens, gazebos, and marina upgrades.
Other features at Bay Mills include:
- Najii Kii Spa: The name of Bay Mills Resort & Casino’s spa addition from the recent expansion means “Beautiful You” and offers massages, facials, and nail services, including a couple’s suite for shared treatments.
- Sunrise View RV Park: The Sunrise View RV Park is within walking distance of Bay Mills Resort & Casinos and the Wild Bluff Golf Course.
- Wild Bluff Golf Course: Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, Michigan, is Bay Mills’ Championship Golf Course. It offers five sets of tees ranging from 5,300 to 7,100 yards. The practice facility boasts a double-teed driving range, an expansive chipping area, and a large putting green. The Loft restaurant and bar is on-site.
Dining
Dining options at Bay Mills Resort & Casinos include:
- Back Bay Grill & Games: The Upper Peninsula’s only waterfront sports bar.
- Bayside Brew & Bar: Enjoy signature cocktails, beer, wine, coffees along with deli-style sandwiches and quick bites.
- The Loft: Unwind after a great day of golf at Wild Bluff Golf Course (open during season; typically May-Nov.).
Another restaurant offering casual fare, Sacy’s Restaurant, temporarily closed in Jan. 2026 following a partial roof collapse. It is expected to reopen later in 2026.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino history
The Bay Mills Indian Community opened its first gaming facility, originally called Bay Mills Blackjack Casino, on July 4, 1984. It was the first US gaming facility owned by a Native American tribe to offer slots and blackjack in addition to bingo, and it was later renamed Kings Club Casino.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino, a larger property, then opened about two miles away in November 1995. Kings Club Casino closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and never reopened. It was demolished in 2025 to make way for retail space and apartments.
DraftKings inked a deal with the Bay Mills Indian Community in June 2020, bringing a huge sports betting name to a rather remote part of Michigan. Bay Mills’ retail and online sports wagering operations are conducted through its DraftKings partnership and therefore fall under the licensing authority of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, even though the on-site gaming operates under a tribal-state gaming compact.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino completed a nearly $90 million expansion in January 2026, adding 135 new guest rooms, a spa, an indoor pool, and other amenities. The project marked the largest investment in the property since it opened.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino FAQ
The minimum gambling age at Bay Mills Resort & Casino is 18. Bay Mills is one of the few casinos for 18-year-olds in Michigan.
Yes, smoking is not permitted inside Bay Mills Resort & Casino.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino is located in Brimley, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, about 19 miles from Sault Ste. Marie.
Yes, the resort’s Najii Kii Spa and indoor pool with a splash pad opened as part of the property’s 2026 expansion.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Yes, Bay Mills Resort & Casino has a DraftKings-branded retail sports wagering venue that opened in November 2022.
What to know before visiting Bay Mills Resort & Casino
With a freshly expanded hotel, the Najii Kii Spa, and one of the more remote settings among Michigan properties, Bay Mills Resort & Casino offers a quieter, resort-style alternative to the state’s larger commercial properties. Its smaller-than-average gaming floor won’t compete with Detroit’s larger venues in terms of scale, but the waterfront setting, golf course, and updated amenities make it a worthwhile stop for anyone already exploring the Upper Peninsula. And with DraftKings anchoring both the retail book and its statewide online presence, Bay Mills remains a small but steady name in Michigan’s gambling market.
