Bay Mills Indian Community Reportedly Opens Off-Rez Casino in Lower Peninsula

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We have breaking news just in to the 9&10 Newsroom.

There is a new casino in Otsego County and it just opened its doors.

The Bay Mills Indian Community bought land and an empty welcome center in the Vanderbilt area, not far from I-75. The deal took more than 10 years to complete.

The Bay Mills Community is in Chippewa County, but leaders say they have been hunting elk in the area since 2007 as part of off-reservation hunting rights.

Since the purchase, there’s been wide speculation that the tribe would open a casino on the property.

That’s exactly what’s happening today, with little warning.

We have a crew in Vanderbilt and will bring you continuing coverage tonight on 9&10 News at 5:00 & 6:00.