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Little Traverse Bay Bands open doors to Class II gaming facility
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Gaming machines at the Odawa Casino in Mackinaw City, Michigan. Photo from Thunderbird Inn of Mackinaw City / Facebook
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The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan are welcoming visitors to a new Class II gaming facility.
The Odawa Casino features 120 electronic gaming machines, The Petoskey News-Review reported. The 5,000 square-foot facility is located in Mackinaw City.
The tribe wanted to offer Class III games but local officials voted against that. Revenues won't be shared with the community as a result.
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