Island Resort Casino at a glance
About Island Resort Casino
Island Resort Casino is a full-scale tribal gaming resort in Harris, Michigan, owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community (Potawatomi). Opened in 1991, the resort has grown to approximately 1,600 slot machines and 40 table games — including a dedicated poker room, Craps, Mini Baccarat, Baccarat, and Let It Ride — on a 24/7 schedule. Resort amenities include a hotel, the award-winning Sweetgrass Golf Club (18-hole championship course), multiple restaurants, an entertainment venue, bar, self-parking, and valet. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: islandresortandcasino.com.
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Island Resort & Casino
Bark River, Michigan
Harris is in Menominee County in the central Upper Peninsula, approximately 15 miles west of Escanaba and approximately 30 miles south of Iron Mountain via US-2. The Hannahville Reservation surrounds the resort. Sweetgrass Golf Club has received recognition as one of Michigan’s finest golf experiences, drawing visitors specifically for the golf-and-gaming resort combination — a dual draw that distinguishes Island Resort Casino from most Upper Peninsula tribal properties.
Games at Island Resort Casino
- Baccarat
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Let It Ride
- Mini Baccarat
- Poker Room
- Roulette
- Slot Machines
- Video Poker
- island club
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Hannahville Indian Community
- Operator
- Hannahville Indian Community
- Opened
- 1991
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 1,600 machines, 40 tables including poker room, Craps, and Baccarat; Sweetgrass Golf Club
- Hotel and entertainment venue; Upper Peninsula's premier golf-and-gaming resort destination since 1991
Watch-outs
1- Harris is remote — approximately 15 miles from Escanaba, the nearest UP city of any size
Hannahville Indian Community's UP resort — 1,600 slots, 40 tables, poker room, Sweetgrass Golf Club, and hotel in Harris
Island Resort Casino is the Hannahville Indian Community's landmark property in the central Upper Peninsula, open since 1991. The 40-table floor includes a poker room, Craps, Mini Baccarat, and Let It Ride. Sweetgrass Golf Club — one of Michigan's most recognized golf experiences — makes this a genuine stay-and-golf destination separate from the casino floor. The hotel and entertainment venue complete the UP resort package. Confirm current golf and casino packages at islandresortandcasino.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
