Odawa Casino Resort

Located in Resort Township near Petoskey, Michigan, the casino opened for business on June 20, 2007.

In addition to gaming, Odawa Casino Resort features multiple restaurants and retail outlets, a concert venue (Ovation Hall), a nightclub (The O Zone Nightclub), and a circular lounge bar in the middle of the gaming floor (Rendezvous).

Starting in 2011, the minimum gaming age at Odawa Casino Resort has been approved to be lowered to 19 years old.

The televisions show promotions, live contests, and DirecTV satellite broadcasts.

The hall can seat up to 1,000 people and hosts concerts, trade shows, and large conferences.

Notable performers have included Regis Philbin, The B-52s, The Temptations, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, and The Commodores.

[6] Odawa Casino Resort plays a major role in the Petoskey area in terms of income and influence.

[7] Plans are in place to expand the Odawa Casino Resort, yet a firm date has not been set due to economic issues.