UPDATES at Bay Mills

November 14, 2025

Built on years of hard work, a shared vision, and the strength of our people, we’re proud to announce that the Bay Mills Resort & Casino expansion will officially open January 29–30, 2026!

This milestone marks not only the completion of an exceptional project for Bay Mills Resort & Casino, but also the beginning of a new era for the Bay Mills Indian Community. More than a destination, Bay Mills Resort & Casino will shape the future, creating opportunity, continuous growth, and unity for our community.

To our guests, tribal citizens, employees, project team, DSGW Architects, and Miron Construction Co., Inc., thank you for your partnership and commitment. We deeply appreciate the patience, understanding, and support we’ve received from all of you.

On January 29, 2026, we will host a private celebration honoring members of the Bay Mills Indian Community and distinguished dignitaries. This exclusive event recognizes the heritage, leadership, and collaboration that brought this transformational project to life. Following this private celebration, we will extend a welcome to the public on January 30, 2026.

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June 24, 2025

Lake View of the Expansion Project! 🚧🤩

Miron Construction Co., Inc. continues to make great strides on our hotel expansion and improvements across the property!
We sincerely thank our guests for their patience and understanding during this exciting time of growth. Our team is working hard to minimize disruptions and ensure your experience at Bay Mills Resort & Casino remains enjoyable every step of the way.

April 23, 2025

🚧Construction Update🚧

Miron Construction Co., Inc. has made great progress on the hotel expansion and throughout the property. As of now, the employee break room is complete, administrative offices are completed, and west-end bathrooms are completed. The construction team is working on the bathrooms by the 300-400 level hotel entrance, the laundry room area, as well as the drywall and siding on the main expansion building. As the temperatures are warming up we hope this makes it easier on our construction team as they take it one day at a time.

Thank you to all of our patrons for your patience and understanding of the temporary and periodic disruptions that construction can have on our operations. We will work hard to minimize its impact on our guest experience as we work diligently to ensure the best service possible.
The photo below shows the progress as of April 23, 2025. To the right of the hotel is the poolside area.

February 7, 2024

Construction Update🔨🚧

The new bathrooms on the main floor have a beautiful tile wall. The old office area is being reconstructed to the new employee breakroom and new offices have been painted!

The construction team is taking it one day at a time, but has made huge progress throughout the property. We can’t wait to see the end result!

Thank you to all of our patrons for your patience and understanding for the temporary and periodic disruptions that construction can have on our operations. We will work hard to minimize its impact upon our guest experience as we work diligently to ensure the best service possible.

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September 13, 2023

As we begin the first stage of our exciting expansion effort, we ask for your patience and understanding for the temporary and periodic disruptions that construction can have on our operations.  We will work hard to minimize its impact upon our guest experience as we work diligently to ensure the best service possible.  Thank you all!

SEPTEMBER 29,2022

Bay Mills Resort & Casino announces expansion project

BAY MILLS — After years of planning, Bay Mills Resort & Casino will break ground on an expansion project next spring. The $65 million project will generate new employment opportunities, while providing new amenities and space for guests.

The three-story waterfront resort expansion includes adding 134 additional rooms with balconies, a deli, spa with massage therapy rooms, pool with splash pad, hot tubs, nail salon, fitness center, arcade, conference space, and storefront. The employee break room will also get a face lift, adding additional space and amenities for staff to relax and enjoy themselves. The exterior plans include new fishing piers, gardens, gazebos and outdoor patios, as well as marina upgrades.

BMIC will bid out the project this winter, and expects to break ground in Spring 2023, with completion the following year. DSGW is serving as architect for the project.

“Bay Mills Resort & Casino is well loved by its visitors,” said BMRC General Manager Richard LeBlanc. “This expansion will allow us to take things one step further to meet the needs of our guests, while also providing them with a one-of-a-kind experience on Lake Superior.”

Opened in 1995, BMRC employs more than 200 individuals, features more than 600 slot machines, 8 table games, two restaurants, a golf course, gift shop, hotel, and RV-Park. The Draft Kings retail sportsbook is expected to be complete in October and will feature live sporting events, game-play, and sports betting.

“Bay Mills Indian Community has long been a leader in Indian Country,” said BMIC President Whitney Gravelle. “Expanding our enterprise operations will allow us to continue to grow and become the number one destination in the Upper Peninsula. I’m so proud of our team and our tribal nation for this achievement.”

Bay Mills Resort & Casino, owned by BMIC, is situated in the Upper Peninsula on scenic Lakeshore Drive in Brimley. BMRC shares boundaries with the Hiawatha National Forest, and is centrally located to many U.P. destinations, such as Tahquamenon Falls, Soo Locks, and Pt. Iroquois Lighthouse, as well as numerous outdoor hiking and snowmobiling trails, and beaches.