Metro Detroiters have several opportunities to win big (or lose large) in Southeast Michigan. In addition to the Michigan State Lottery and horseracing, there are several casinos in and around the area. The minimum age for each of these activities varies, however, which means that Detroiters who fall between the ages of 18 and 21 will welcome information about Detroit Michigan Gambling Ages for Casinos, Horseracing and the Michigan Lottery.
Caesars Windsor -- 19
Because the casino/hotel is located in Canada, the minimum age for gambling and drinking is dictated by the laws of Ontario. Note: Drinking age is also 19.Detroit Casinos – 21
Unlike the State of Michigan’s other casinos that are operated pursuant to compacts with Native-American tribes, the three Detroit casinos -- MotorCity, MGM Grand and Greektown -- came about because of the Passage of Proposal E in 1996. They fall under the authority of the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act and its dictates.Outlying Casinos – Gambling Age Varies
The casinos that are located within the State of Michigan but outside the Metro-Detroit area are all authorized pursuant to compacts with Native American tribes, each of which is considered its own sovereign nation. Each tribe is free to establish a minimum gambling age at its casino (of 18 or older), which means that the minimum gambling age varies by casino. For those casinos within an easy drive of Metro Detroit, the minimum gambling age is as follows:- Soaring Eagle -- 18
The casino is located in Mount Pleasant
- Firekeepers Casino -- 21
The new casino is due to open in August outside of Battle Creek. According to most sources, the minimum gambling age will be 21, but this has not been confirmed.
