Island Resort & Casino

What Island Resort & Casino does

Island Resort & Casino is a tribal gaming and hospitality enterprise owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community, a federally-recognized Potawatomi tribe located in Harris, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. The company runs an integrated resort founded in 1998 (with origins as the 1981 Hannahville Bingo Hall) and employs more than 700 people across gaming, lodging, food and beverage, golf, entertainment, and convention operations. The property combines a casino floor with 1,150+ slot machines, table games, bingo, and poker; a 450+ room hotel; three golf courses including Sweetgrass and Sage Run with the Cedar Course planned for 2026; multiple entertainment venues including the Island Showroom and Club Four One; the Drift Spa; the Splash Island indoor waterpark; a convention center; an RV park; and a retail sportsbook.

The business model is a diversified, transactional resort model with revenue generated across gaming win, hotel room nights, golf rounds and memberships, F&B outlets, spa and entertainment ticketing, group tour packages, and online sports wagering. The customer base spans leisure drive-in guests from Michigan, Wisconsin, and northern Illinois, organized group tour operators, destination golfers, regional locals, and online sports bettors reached through a partnership with Hard Rock Bet launched in late 2025. Pricing is per-visit and per-stay across segments, with bundling across gaming, lodging, and amenities designed to extend length of stay and capture non-gaming spend. The asset base is single-site but multi-vertical, and growth strategy centers on amenity reinvestment, golf-led destination positioning, and digital channel extension via the Hard Rock Bet partnership.

Name

Island Resort & Casino

Legal name

Island Resort & Casino

Website

https://islandresortandcasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Island Resort & Casino is a tribal gaming and hospitality resort operated by the Hannahville Indian Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering casino gaming, 450+ hotel rooms, three golf courses, an indoor waterpark, and online sports wagering via Hard Rock Bet to leisure, group tour, and regional guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Resort & Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Resort hospitality
• Championship golf
• Live entertainment
• Hotel accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Harris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Core revenue from 1,150+ slot machines, table games (blackjack, craps, roulette, poker variants), live bingo, and sports betting. Gaming floor is the primary revenue driver for the resort.
2. Hotel Accommodations: 450+ guest rooms and suites, including the 11-story Palm Tower. Revenue from nightly room rates, with winter rates as low as $55/night and standard packages.
3. Dining: Multiple dining venues including fine dining (Horizons Steakhouse), casual (Island Café, Firekeeper's Restaurant), fast casual (Signature Pizza, The Reef), and bars (5 Bridges Bar, T. McC's Sports Bar). Revenue from food and beverage sales.
4. Entertainment: Island Showroom hosts national headliners and local acts. Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, comedy shows, and special events. Ticket prices range from $10-$60.
5. Golf Operations: Championship golf at Sweetgrass, Sage Run, and upcoming Cedar Course. Revenue from green fees, golf packages, and stay-and-play bundles.
6. Spa and Wellness: Drift Spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures. Revenue from spa service bookings.
7. Retail: Paradise Bay Gift Shop featuring Native American crafts, Michigan-themed apparel, and unique gifts. Revenue from merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Island Resort & Casino operates a destination resort in Harris, Michigan (Upper Peninsula) offering casino gaming (1,150+ slot machines, table games, live bingo, poker, sportsbook), 450+ hotel rooms and suites, three championship golf courses, multiple dining venues, the Drift Spa, Splash Island indoor waterpark, the Island Showroom and Club Four One entertainment venues, a convention center, and an RV park. It is wholly owned by the Hannahville Indian Community.

Product overview

Island Resort & Casino operates as an integrated resort destination offering a unified portfolio of gaming, hospitality, and entertainment products. The core gaming product features a casino floor with 1,150+ slot machines, table games, poker, and live bingo. Accommodations include 450+ hotel rooms and suites. Golf offerings span three championship courses (Sweetgrass, Sage Run, and the new Cedar Course). Entertainment venues include the Island Showroom and Club Four One. Supporting amenities include the Drift Spa, Splash Island waterpark, Convention Center, multiple dining options, an RV park, Paradise Bay Gift Shop, and the Island Club loyalty program with a dedicated mobile app. The resort targets leisure travelers, golf enthusiasts, gaming customers, and convention groups seeking a comprehensive Upper Peninsula getaway experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sweetgrass Golf Club: Championship 18-hole golf course ranked among Michigan's best, opened in 2008, named 2022 National Golf Course of the Year and 2021 Michigan Golf Course of the Year.
• Sage Run Golf Course
• Cedar Course
• Drift Spa
• Splash Island
• Island Club

Products and services

• Casino Gaming Floor The casino gaming floor features 1,150+ state-of-the-art slot machines, table games (Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, Spanish 21, Let-It-Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'Em), live poker, and live bingo (Wednesdays through Sundays) for resort guests.
• Hotel Accommodations Over 450 guest rooms and suites in the Palm Tower, thoughtfully designed with plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and modern amenities like large-screen TVs for resort visitors.
• Sweetgrass Golf Club An 18-hole championship golf course recognized as the 2021 Michigan Golf Course of the Year and 2022 National Golf Course of the Year, ranked tied for No. 9 among Michigan's public-access courses by Golfweek's Best.
• Sage Run Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course that roams through hardwoods and wide-open landscapes across glacial terrain.
• Cedar Course Golf Preview A new nine-hole golf course that opened for limited preview play on August 7, 2026, with full opening scheduled for 2027.
• Drift Spa A full-service spa embracing Native American healing traditions, offering personalized treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures for mind, body, and spirit renewal.
• Splash Island Indoor Waterpark Year-round family waterpark featuring thrilling tube slides, a crystal-clear pool, lazy river, kid-friendly splash pad, and an adults-only hot tub.
• Island Showroom A state-of-the-art entertainment venue hosting international headliners, concerts, comedy shows, and special events with top-notch acoustics and intimate seating (tickets priced $10-$60).
• Club Four One Entertainment venue offering free live music and comedic acts featuring local, regional, and national talent on Thursday through Saturday nights.
• Dining Venues Multiple dining venues including Firekeeper's Restaurant, Horizons Steakhouse, The Reef, Signature Pizza, Island Café, 5 Bridges Bar, and T. McC's Sports Bar, ranging from fine dining to casual quick-service.
• Convention Center Flexible event space for conferences, corporate events, weddings, charity fundraisers, and local groups, with catering services and multiple room configurations.
• RV Park A 42-site RV park offering overnight accommodations for guests traveling with recreational vehicles.
• Paradise Bay Gift Shop Retail gift shop featuring exclusive Native American crafts, Michigan-themed apparel, and unique souvenirs.
• Island Club Loyalty Program The resort's loyalty rewards program offering points for gaming, dining, and other activities, including mobile app access, promo cash rewards, and VIP services.
• Island Resort Sportsbook On-site sportsbook offering sports wagering including self-service betting kiosks for resort and regional guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sweetgrass Golf Course ranked tied for No. 9 among Michigan's public-access courses by Golfweek's Best
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Hard Rock BetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2025Hard Rock Bet launched its online sportsbook and online casino in Michigan through a partnership with Island Resort & Casino and the Hannahville Indian Community on December 2, 2025. The partnership marks Hard Rock Bet's entry into its 10th sports betting market and second online casino state. The app offers over 3,200 casino games and has received strong user ratings of 4.9/5 in the App Store and 4.7/5 in Google Play Store.
• Hannahville Indian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025The Hannahville Indian Community is the federally-recognized Potawatomi tribe that wholly owns and operates Island Resort & Casino. The partnership with Hard Rock Bet operates under the tribe's gaming license and regulatory framework. The Hannahville Indian Community has been operating the resort for over 20 years.
• Symetra Tour / LPGAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2011Sweetgrass Golf Club has hosted the annual Island Resort Championship as part of the LPGA's officially designated developmental tour (Symetra Tour - Road to the LPGA) since 2011. The event features 144 women golfers competing for prize money, with the top ten money winners earning LPGA membership.
• Tour Operators and Group Tour PartnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsland Resort & Casino has an established group tour program with tour operator partnerships, having hosted the 50,000th group tour since December 1998. The program includes dedicated tour operator information pages and bus visit packages.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort: Tribal-owned integrated casino resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Closest direct competitor to Island Resort in terms of tribal integrated-resort model, offering casino gaming, hotel, entertainment, dining, and golf (Soaring Eagle Golf Course).
• FireKeepers Casino Hotel: Tribal-owned casino hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan, operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. Comparable integrated casino-and-hotel operation with gaming, hotel, dining, and live entertainment targeting regional Michigan guests.
• Four Winds Casino Resort: Tribal-owned casino resort in New Buffalo, Michigan, operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Offers casino gaming, multiple hotel towers, dining, entertainment, and golf, comparable in integrated resort scope.
• Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: Tribal casino hotel in Traverse City, Michigan, operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Regional Michigan integrated resort competitor with gaming, hotel, and dining.
• Gun Lake Casino Resort: Tribal casino in Wayland, Michigan, operated by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians. Comparable tribal gaming and entertainment operation recently expanded into a full resort, targeting similar regional Michigan gaming customers.

Broad incumbents

• MGM Grand Detroit: Largest commercial casino resort in Detroit, operated by MGM Resorts. Offers full-scale gaming, 400+ hotel rooms, multiple dining venues, and major entertainment in Michigan, providing a competitive benchmark on scale and amenity breadth.

Regional players

• Ojibwe Casino & Bowling Alley / Ojibwe Casino MI: Tribal casino in Baraga, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, also operated by Hannahville Indian Community (same parent). Direct geographic peer sharing ownership and the same regulatory compact, serving overlapping regional UP customers.
• Kewadin Casinos: Five-property tribal casino brand in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Comparable UP regional competitor across gaming, lodging, and entertainment.
• Potawatomi Casino Hotel (Milwaukee): Tribal casino hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operated by the Forest County Potawatomi. Cross-state tribal peer sharing Potawatomi heritage with Hannahville, offering integrated gaming, hotel, and dining in a neighboring state.
• LCO Casino (Lac Courte Oreilles): Tribal casino in Hayward, Wisconsin, operated by the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Nearby Wisconsin competitor with gaming, hotel, and entertainment serving overlapping regional drive-in customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/islandresortandcasino
• Xx.com/IslandResortMI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/444242

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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