Press Releases

The Revenue Sharing amount is based on two percent of the casino’s electronic gaming proceeds for the second half of 2009. The total revenue sharing amount for 2009 was $1.13 million. The funding is used to support the education and public safety of Emmet County.

Assistant Controller for Emmet County, Marty Krupa said, “Over the years, these revenue sharing dollars have become an important source of funding for education and public safety. These are dollars that stay in Emmet County and help support many jobs within Emmet County.”

Owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the $140 million Odawa Casino Resort was named BEST CASINO IN MICHIGAN in 2009. The Petoskey resort opened in June, 2007 and features 1,500 slot machines, 29 table games, 5 table Poker Room, BINGO, several restaurants, gift stores, a nightclub and a 137-room hotel.