Kewadin Shores Casino St. Ignace at a glance
About Kewadin Shores Casino St. Ignace
Kewadin Shores Casino is a tribal gaming facility in St. Ignace, Michigan, owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The casino opened in 1987 and runs approximately 700 slot machines and 22 table games — including American Roulette, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, Video Keno, and Keno — on a 24/7 schedule, with a bar, restaurant, self-parking, shops, and valet on site. The Kewadin Rewards loyalty program connects to all five Kewadin locations. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: kewadin.com.
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Kewadin Shores Casino – St. Ignace
St. Ignace, Michigan
St. Ignace is the county seat of Mackinac County, located at the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula side of the Straits of Mackinac. The Mackinac Bridge — a 5-mile suspension bridge connecting the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan — makes St. Ignace the first Upper Peninsula community for the millions of travelers who cross the bridge annually. Kewadin Shores Casino serves both the local Mackinac County community and the significant tourist traffic using St. Ignace as the gateway to the UP, Mackinac Island, and the broader Upper Peninsula.
Games at Kewadin Shores Casino St. Ignace
- 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
- 1987
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 22 tables including Let It Ride Bonus Poker, American Roulette, and Keno; 24/7 at the Mackinac Bridge gateway
- Kewadin Rewards spanning all five Sault Tribe Kewadin locations; 1987 opening — early Sault Tribe gaming
Watch-outs
1- 700 machines — mid-size Kewadin property; no poker room in our directory data
Sault Tribe's Kewadin Shores at the Mackinac Bridge gateway — 22 tables, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, and 24/7 gaming for Upper Peninsula visitors
Kewadin Shores Casino St. Ignace has operated since 1987 at the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge — the busiest gateway to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The 22-table floor includes Let It Ride Bonus Poker (with progressive jackpot) and American Roulette. Kewadin Rewards spans all five Kewadin Michigan properties. The Mackinac Island ferry connection and year-round tourist traffic make this a natural stop for UP visitors. Confirm current hours at kewadin.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal




