Marquette, MI – November 21, 2016 – Ojibwa Casinos of Baraga & Marquette announce Renovation and Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremonies at both locations.
The Ojibwa Casinos in Baraga and Marquette recently approved renovations and expansions for the first time since opening. This $40 million investment to the properties will not only enhance the overall guest experience but also uniquely position them in the Upper Peninsula gaming market.
General Manager Donald Wren said the community and employee response has been favorable to the renovation and expansion.
“We’re really excited. It’s well overdue,” said Wren. “We’re just on Cloud 9 right now.”
Marquette
The newly constructed casino planned for Marquette would create an “Entertainment Mecca”. The $33.5 million Marquette project will include a three star 80 room hotel, 1200 seat entertainment complex, three branded restaurants, 400-seat state of the art conference facility, and the gaming floor will increase to accommodate 500 slot machines.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be hosted at the Ojibwa Casino in Marquette on Tuesday December 6th, 2016 at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Baraga
The Baraga casino will be given a $6.5 million facelift that will greatly enhance the guest’s experience. The project will include the expansion of the existing gaming facility and many other infrastructure upgrades.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Ojibwa Casino Baraga will take place on Wednesday December 7th at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
The completion date for these projects is expected to be late 2017 or early 2018.
