When Sports Illustrated (SI) decided to get into the gambling market, it did not intend to limit its involvement to sports betting. So building on SI Sportsbook Michigan, the venerable sports magazine has launched SI Casino Michigan in association with the Hannahville Indian Community and 888 Holdings. It marks the 15th online casino in the state.
Slots make up the bulk of SI’s digital casino, with 342 games. Of those, 53 are SI exclusive games. The operator also presents 16 table games and 15 live dealer games, with poker, blackjack, baccarat and roulette offered. Players can surf slots by themes. For instance, all slot titles with a Wild West theme, according to PlayUSA.
SI Casino Michigan is offering new players a pair of bonuses that total up to $1,010. The biggest bonus is a 100 percent first-deposit match of up to $1,000.
But there’s a catch. A bettor had to wager at least $10,000 at SI Casino in the first 90 days to receive the bonus.
SI Casino will give new users a $10 credit to SI Sportsbook Michigan. Other casino promos feature jackpots, a game of the week for bonus cash, and a spin-to-win contest for prizes.
The Hannahville tribe actually launched its first online casino in Michigan last year, with Twin Spires as its provider. But Twin Spires decided to leave the casino market in Michigan, leaving the tribe in a lurch. It needed a new operator, and could lose money for each month not live.
The tribe hammered out an arrangement with 888 in September to launch an online casino.
“I wish the Hannahville tribe continued success as they once again may offer their customers both internet gaming and internet sports betting in Michigan,” Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams said in a statement.
