Leelanau Sands Casino in Michigan will not be shutting down operations.
Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort Denies Closure Rumors
There is no truth to the rumor that Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort is closing or moving online. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, who own and operate the casino, have officially confirmed that the casino is not closing [1][2][4][5].
The casino, located in Suttons Bay, Michigan, continues to operate as usual, offering its on-site amenities, including the lodge and casino facilities. There is no indication that the casino is transitioning to an online-only format or shutting down its physical presence.
The false advertisement, which came from an account named "Tribal Online," claimed that Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort was closing. However, Craig Manning, who is involved in the marketing for the Grand Traverse Band, has clarified that this claim is completely false.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians operate the Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort. The casino has shared a statement regarding a false sponsored advertisement on Facebook, stating that it is not affiliated with the casino. The statement was posted on the casino's Facebook page on Tuesday.
The source of the rumors regarding the Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort's closure is not specified. The casino has not provided any additional information about its operations or future plans. Despite the false advertisement, visitors can continue to enjoy their stay at the casino and resort, knowing that it is not closing anytime soon.
[1] Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort denies closure rumors. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.mlive.com/news/traverse-city/2021/02/leelanau-sands-casino-resort-denies-closure-rumors.html
[2] Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort is not closing, says Grand Traverse Band. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.upnorthlive.com/news/local-news/2021/02/leelanau-sands-casino-resort-is-not-closing-says-grand-traverse-band/
[3] Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.leelanausands.com/
[4] Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort denies false closure rumors. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.wzzm13.com/news/local-news/leelanau-sands-casino-resort-denies-false-closure-rumors/
[5] Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort denies closure rumors. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.wxyz.com/news/michigan-news/leelanau-sands-casino-resort-denies-closure-rumors
- The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, who own and operate Leelanau Sands Casino & Resort, have confirmed that rumors of the casino closing or going online are false, and the casino continues to offer its on-site casino games within the casino-culture.
- Despite the denial of closure, the casino has not shared any information about potential future investments in online casino-gaming or changes to its current casino-and-gambling offerings.
