There are plenty of things to do in East Lansing. It is a vibrant part of Michigan, packed with family-friendly activities and adventures. However, if you prefer a thrilling gambling experience over scenic parks and museums, you won’t be disappointed.
There are Indian owned casinos, poker rooms, and online gambling sites you can join if you want to play on the go. A great game to play is Mega Joker by NetEnt, mainly because Mega Joker RTP is high and the minimum bet is only $1, so you’ll get plenty of game time even on a budget. But if you prefer a more social gaming experience in East Lansing, stick around, we’ll give you some solid entries for your itinerary.
Located at 11177 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014, FireKeepers is a big resort where you can lodge, shop, dine, and gamble. It’s a 40-50 minute drive away from East Lansing, and you should consider dropping by a few times in the months ahead, as they have some neat shows lined up:
As for their casino, you’ll find an abundance of slot games (2,900), 63 tables for games like blackjack, baccarat, craps, and roulette, and 26 poker rooms. Also, if you are visiting in early June, you might want to bring your golf clubs and practice. They will hold the 12th annual Golf Championship with a prize pool of $225,000.
North of town, about an hour drive away, is Soaring Eagle Casino - 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858. This casino is the official partner of the Detroit Lions, so you know they will have an amazing sportsbook. A little fun fact, online sports betting officially launched in Michigan in 2021, and there were hordes of bettors who applauded this decision. You can also find an array of tips and betting systems that can help you improve your odds, and Soaring Eagle would be a perfect place to test them.
As for their casino, they have a Slot Palace that is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12 a.m. throughout the entire week. There you can play on machines like Phoenix Link, Ultimate Fire Link, Buffalo Dash Cash, Kong Skull Island, and many more.
For those who plan on playing table games, you might want to plan your visit around their availability schedule. Starting from June 3rd, their table games won’t be available from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Poker rooms, on the other hand, are active from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. every day, and Bingo parlors are open from Wednesday to Sunday.
If you had other things to do in East Lansing Michigan, and didn’t plan to take hour-long rides, then don’t worry. In the area near the University Club of Michigan State, you will find a few spots where you can gamble, play other games, and even compete in poker. On 5601 W Saginaw Hwy Ste. B, Lansing, MI 48917, there’s a place called Event Spot that opens at 11 AM. Here, people gather to have casual poker games.
If you love bingo, then head to Jackpot Hall located on 5443 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911. They open at 4 PM and host bingo games with big prize pools - $100,000. For a more serious poker experience, you might want to drive to The Saginaw Poker Room (7212 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609). This is about an hour away, but they host PLO and NL cash events.
In case you are visiting and don’t have a car to drive around and visit nearby casinos, fear not, there’s an elegant solution, and it’s called bus tours. There are several bust lines that depart from the Metro Detroit Area. The casinos you can visit via bus tours are:
If you specifically aim to visit the two casinos we mentioned, you can find a list of bus lines on their site that will take you there.
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Finally, there are other gamified and luck-based things to do in East Lansing MI where you stand to win rewards. There are bars with arcades where you can dine, drink, and play, and of course win neat goodies. A brand that first comes to mind is Dave and Busters, which has hundreds of games where you win tickets that can be redeemed for prizes at the counter. They are at 3200 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, MI 48912.
Another solid pick with a similar dynamic is Pinball Pete's at 220 Albert St, East Lansing, MI. Once again, there are dozens of arcades and family-friendly games to choose from, and some of them allow you to win tickets. So if there is a trinket that you like and that’s available in the prize room, do your best.
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