Ojibwa Casino

What Ojibwa Casino does

Ojibwa Casino is a tribal gaming enterprise owned and operated by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), a federally recognized tribal government, serving residents and visitors of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The company operates two physical casino resort locations — Baraga (headquarters, 16449 Michigan Avenue) and Marquette (105 Acre Trail) — with a combined gaming floor of approximately 820 slot machines (320 at Baraga, 500 at Marquette) and table games including 6 Deck Blackjack, 2 Deck Pitch, Let It Ride, Roulette, and Craps. Denominations range from $0.01 to $5.00, serving both penny players and higher-stakes patrons. The Marquette slot floor features hundreds of brand-new games, indicating ongoing refresh of the gaming product. The operation has been in business since 1990 and self-positions as 'U.P.'s Best Bet' (Upper Peninsula's Best Bet).

The company's product surface extends well beyond core gaming. Accommodations include the 40-room plus 2-suite Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga (newly renovated, 100% smoke-free, with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna), three RV parks and campgrounds (Ojibwa Casino Marquette RV Park, Ojibwa Casino Baraga RV Park with 12 full hook-up sites at $30/night, and Ojibwa Casino Campgrounds), and a 10+ partner hotel network in the Marquette area offering casino packages and complimentary Player Value vouchers. Dining is provided through MQT's Superior Eats (Marquette, full-service breakfast/lunch/dinner), The Pressbox (Baraga sports bar and restaurant with weekend live entertainment), The Lounge, and the Casino Bar. Entertainment amenities include HD multi-sport golf simulators, bowling, dodgeball, and cornhole at The Pressbox, plus the Marquette Event Center accommodating up to 1,200 guests for concerts, conferences, weddings, and private parties. A free shuttle service operates to the Marquette location.

Ojibwa Casino's business model is a multi-revenue-stream direct-to-consumer operation. Gaming (slots and table games) is the primary revenue generator on a transaction/fee basis (house edge on wagers). Secondary streams include hotel accommodations, dining, RV park rentals ($30/night unit pricing), event venue rentals, and golf simulator rentals ($25/hour standard, $15/hour morning preferred rate). The Players Club rewards program drives retention through free play gaming credits, dining discounts, concert and hotel discounts, and merchandise discounts. Marketing channels include the company website, Facebook, Twitter, live entertainment programming (Eli Young Band, Kim Russo concerts), and partner hotel distribution. The parent KBIC also operates adjacent tribal enterprises including convenience stores (The Pines, The Rez Stop), a fuel station (Ojibwa BP), a cannabis dispensary (The Outpost in Marquette and Crystal Falls), a radio station (Eagle Radio), a tobacco company (KBIC Tobacco Co.), and a campground (Ojibwa Sandpoint), providing vertical diversification under the tribal enterprise umbrella.

Name

Ojibwa Casino

Legal name

Ojibwa Casino

Website

https://ojibwacasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ojibwa Casino is a tribal gaming enterprise owned by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, operating two casino resorts in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Baraga and Marquette) offering approximately 820 slot machines, table games, hotel accommodations, dining venues, RV parks, a 1,200-guest event center, and golf simulators to regional and tourist patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC), Casino Food, Beverage & Nightlife Operations (MPAEAAAI), Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Slot machine gaming
• Casino resort hospitality
• Tribal gaming casino
• Hotel dining entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Baraga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Primary revenue from slot machines (nearly 300 at Baraga, 500 at Marquette with hundreds of brand new games) and table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let It Ride, and Pitch. Denominations from $0.01 to $5.00.
2. Hotel Accommodations: 40 newly renovated guest rooms plus two updated suites at Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga. Check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. Rates based on double occupancy.
3. Dining: Multiple dining venues including MQT's Superior Eats (breakfast, lunch, dinner), The Pressbox sports bar and restaurant, and casino bars at both locations.
4. RV Parks: RV park at Baraga with 12 full hook-up sites at $30 per night. Marquette RV park offering water, sewer, electricity (50/30/20 amp), Wi-Fi, and picnic tables.
5. Event Venue Rental: Meeting and event facilities accommodating up to 1,200 guests at Marquette Event Center. Conference room at Baraga hotel for up to 80 guests. Available for conferences, weddings, receptions, and private parties.
6. Golf Simulators: HD multi-sport golf simulators at Pressbox Baraga, priced at $25/hour for up to 4 players, with morning preferred rates of $15/hour on Monday-Wednesday 11AM-3PM. Additional entertainment including bowling, dodgeball, and carnival-style games.
7. Rewards Club Program: Players Club rewards program earning members free play gaming credits, dining discounts, concert ticket discounts, hotel stay discounts, and merchandise discounts based on slot and table game play.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ojibwa Casino operates two casino gaming and hospitality properties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Baraga and Marquette) offering approximately 820 slot machines, table games, hotel lodging, RV parks, dining, golf simulators, and banquet/event facilities. The enterprise is owned and operated by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as a tribal gaming destination serving regional visitors and residents.

Product overview

Ojibwa Casino operates as a dual-location casino resort in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Baraga and Marquette), offering gaming, dining, lodging, and entertainment across an integrated portfolio. The core offering is casino gaming with approximately 820 total slot machines and table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride, and Pitch. This is supplemented by a Rewards Club loyalty program, multiple dining venues (MQT's Superior Eats, The Pressbox, and the Casino Bar), on-site hotel accommodations (Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga with 40 renovated rooms), three RV parks/campgrounds, HD golf simulators, and extensive meeting/event facilities accommodating up to 1,200 guests. Partner hotels in Marquette extend lodging options. Tribal Enterprises group includes convenience stores, gas stations, a cannabis dispensary, radio station, tobacco company, and campground. The properties operate with complimentary shuttle service between locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pressbox: Bar and entertainment venue with restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Baraga location
• MQT's Superior Eats
• Pressbox Sports Bar & Grill
• The Lounge
• Casino Bar
• Golf Simulators

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 800 combined slot machines at both locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Holiday Inn MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel located at 1951 US 41 West, Marquette, MI offering free shuttle service to Ojibwa Casino and complimentary Player Value vouchers for casino guests.
• Comfort Suites MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel in Marquette offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino Marquette guests.
• Days Inn MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel in Marquette area offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino guests.
• Country Inn & Suites MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel in Marquette area offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino guests.
• My Place Hotel MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 2383 Hwy 41W, Marquette, MI offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino Marquette guests.
• America's Best Value Inn MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 1010 M-28 East, Marquette, MI offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino guests.
• Ramada Inn MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 412 West Washington Street, Marquette, MI offering casino packages.
• Super 8 MarquetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 1275 U.S. 41 West, Marquette, MI offering casino packages to Ojibwa Casino guests.
• Marquette Motor LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 5057 US 41 South, Marquette, MI offering casino packages.
• Brentwood Motor InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel at 2603 US 41, Marquette, MI offering casino packages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Island Resort & Casino: Owned by the Hannahville Indian Community, Island Resort & Casino is another Michigan Upper Peninsula tribal casino offering gaming, hotel, dining, and RV facilities. It is the closest geographic and product-set direct peer to Ojibwa.
• Kewadin Casino: Operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Kewadin operates multiple gaming locations across Michigan's UP, including Sault Ste. Marie. Comparable regional tribal casino competitor within the same Upper Peninsula catchment.
• Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: Owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Turtle Creek is a northern Michigan tribal casino with on-property hotel and dining — directly comparable integrated resort product to Ojibwa.
• Little River Casino Resort: Operated by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee, MI, this is a Michigan tribal casino resort with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment — closely aligned with Ojibwa's integrated offering in a similar northern Michigan regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort: Operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Soaring Eagle is one of Michigan's largest tribal gaming destinations with a much larger gaming floor (4,000+ slots), full hotel, multiple restaurants, and entertainment venue. A larger regional incumbent with overlapping product lines.
• FireKeepers Casino: Owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, FireKeepers is a major Michigan tribal casino (~2,900 slots) with hotel, multiple F&B venues, and event center. A larger-scale broad incumbent and direct product comparison for Ojibwa's gaming/hospitality mix.
• Four Winds Casinos: Operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians across multiple Michigan locations (New Buffalo, Dowagiac, Hartford), Four Winds offers gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment — a broader-incumbent tribal gaming peer with greater geographic reach.
• MGM Grand Detroit: Detroit's largest commercial casino and hotel, MGM Grand Detroit offers a comparable integrated casino + hotel + entertainment + dining product but at much larger scale. Relevant broad incumbent for benchmarking premium-segment competitive dynamics in Michigan.

Regional players

• Leelanau Sands Casino: Also operated by the Grand Traverse Band (same tribe as Turtle Creek), Leelanau Sands is a smaller northern Michigan tribal casino. Comparable in scale and product mix to Ojibwa's individual locations and serves as a useful peer for regional player economics.
• Bay Mills Resort & Casino: Owned by the Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley, MI (eastern UP), this is another Upper Peninsula tribal casino offering gaming, hotel, and dining — a regional peer within the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ojibwacasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

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Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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