Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center at a glance
About Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center
Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center is the flagship property of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Opened in 1984 as one of Michigan’s first tribal gaming facilities, the resort has grown to approximately 1,400 slot machines and 40 table games — including a dedicated poker room, Baccarat, Craps, Let It Ride, and Roulette — on a 24/7 schedule. Full amenities include a hotel, convention center, entertainment venue, bar, buffet, multiple restaurants, self-parking, valet, and shops. The Kewadin Rewards loyalty program connects to all five Sault Tribe casino locations. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: kewadin.com.
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Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie — known locally as “the Soo” — is one of Michigan’s oldest cities, founded as a French missionary and fur trade post in the 1600s on the St. Marys River connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron. The city is home to the Soo Locks, a series of shipping locks that annually handle more cargo tonnage than the Panama Canal, and to the International Bridge connecting to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has deep ancestral ties to this region.
Games at Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- Operator
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- Opened
- 1984
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
3- 1,400 machines and 40 tables; poker room, Baccarat, and Craps; hotel and convention center
- Flagship of five Kewadin locations; 1984 opening — one of Michigan's first tribal casinos
- Soo Locks border city location; Kewadin Rewards across all five UP locations
Watch-outs
1- Sault Ste. Marie is an isolated border city — long drive from lower Michigan population centers
Sault Tribe's flagship since 1984 — 1,400 slots, poker room, 40 tables, hotel, and convention center at the Soo Locks border crossing
Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie is the Sault Tribe's anchor property — one of Michigan's earliest tribal gaming facilities (1984). The 40-table floor includes a poker room, Baccarat, and Craps; the hotel and convention center make it the UP's premier destination resort for conferences and extended stays. Kewadin Rewards earns across all five UP locations. The Soo Locks and Canadian border crossing make Sault Ste. Marie a distinctive destination. Confirm current entertainment schedule at kewadin.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
