Starting March 30, the legal age to gamble at five Kewadin Casinos in Michigan was lowered from 19 to 18. The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians always had the right to lower the limit, according to the terms of its tribal-state gaming compact.
“The decision to now lower the gaming age limit to 18 is a decision that gives all legal adults access to our gaming properties. Currently, several of Michigan’s tribal casinos allow legal adults to gamble at their casinos and this change will allow us to be consistent and competitive with those casinos,” said Kewadin Casinos CEO Allen Kerridge.
This age limit change does not affect the minimum gaming age for online casino gambling and sports betting, which are regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which remain at 21 years of age.
In an effort to prevent underage gaming and drinking, several procedures were implemented in 2006 when the gaming age limit was lowered to 19. All locations have a podium located at each entrance where identification is checked. Those customers under the age of 21 are identified, security maintains a log to track individuals that are under the age of 21 and all Kewadin servers and bartenders are trained through a “TIPS” program to identify and prevent underage drinkers.
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, owns and operates Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, Hessel, Manistique and Christmas. Kewadin Casinos are a gaming destination for people who live in and visit the Upper Peninsula. Located in one of the most scenic regions of North America, Kewadin Casinos currently offers 2,002 slot machines, 25 table games, hotels, dining and other amenities at five properties in Michigan’s eastern and central Upper Peninsula. For more information about Kewadin Casinos, please visit www.Kewadin.com.
