Michigan Gambling Casino
by Jerry "Jet"
Whittaker
Oct 3, 2006
Michigan Casino:
If
you are crazy for a car, must visit Michigan. You will
find out world’s best automobile industries in Michigan.
Once you are in Michigan don’t forget to gamble in
casinos there. Like any other US states Michigan people
are also crazy for casino gambling. Detroit the largest
city of Michigan has owned three commercial casinos.
There are sixteen other casinos located throughout the
state which owned by Indian tribes. These casinos vary
in size and amenities. Michigan casino can be divided
into two groups depending upon its ownership. These two
groups are:
Indian Casino:
Though gambling activity in Michigan was legalized on
1933 with horse racing but it took long time to
legalized casino gambling. In 1993 with the approval of
governor Indian tribes were allowed to run casino
gambling in Michigan. Previously there were seven Indian
tribes who operated casino in Michigan. In addition to
the seven tribes, four more have signed treaties with
Governor that permits them each to open one casino in
the state. In every Indian casino you can enjoy the
games like slot machine, video poker, blackjack, bingo,
and all other casino style games.
Detroit Casino:
Previously in Michigan casino gambling business was
allowed only among Indian tribes. In 1996, state allowed
up to three casinos to operate in Detroit. Atwater
Circus, Greektown, MGM Grand are the three companies who
got license from Michigan Gambling Control Board. All
three casinos are open 24 hours. The games provide by
these casino are blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat,
mini-baccarat, Caribbean stud poker, three-card poker,
pai gow poker, let it ride, big 6 wheel and casino war.
The minimum gambling age
in Michigan varies from 18 to 21. Each Native American
gambling casino has its own minimum age. Twenty-one is
the general rule, although a number have 18 as the
minimum age with no alcohol served to minors. The
minimum gambling age for the commercial casinos is 21.
Michigan Casino Gambling Industry:
Today Michigan gambling industry is considered as
another booming industry after automobile Industry.
According to Western Michigan University report adults
wager around $5 billion legally in Michigan and lose
more than $1 billion. Apart from casino gambling other
forms of gambling is also legalized in Michigan like
lottery, horse racing, charitable gambling, etc. But you
will find more excitement in
Michigan casino
gambling because of its increasing popularity among
Michigan people.
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