FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL CELEBRATES 16 FIRST PLACE WINS IN CASINO PLAYER’S “BEST OF GAMING 2025” AWARDS
First Place Awards Include:
- Best Overall Gaming Resort
- Best Casino
- Best Rooms
- Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation at
- Best Table Games
- Best Poker Room
- Best Overall Sports Book
- Best Players Club
- Best Hosts
- Best Comps
- Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area
- Best Blackjack
- Best Video Poker
- Best Keno
- Best Prop Bets
- Best Sportsbook Promotions
“This year’s awards celebrate not only our continued commitment to excellence but also the incredible journey we’ve shared with our guests and team over 16 great years,” said Frank Tecumseh, CEO at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “Winning across such a wide range of categories demonstrates our all-in approach to creating standout experiences — from luxurious accommodations to thrilling gaming options and unmatched hospitality.”
Recent enhancements across the property have helped drive this impressive recognition. The all-new, state-of-the-art Poker Room delivers an elevated experience for players of all levels, featuring 21 tables, expanded space, and modern amenities. Bonus Spin Xtreme — a progressive side bet available on both poker and table games — adds even more excitement to every hand.
Beyond the casino floor, FireKeepers continues to invest in guest comfort and amenities. Renovated rooms in the original hotel tower now reflect the sleek, contemporary style of the second tower, providing guests with refreshed, stylish accommodations. Additional updates, including a themed slot area near the Event Center and the continued rollout of cutting-edge games, reinforce FireKeepers’ reputation as the Midwest’s premier destination for luxury, hospitality, and entertainment.
Looking ahead, guests can anticipate the debut of The Embers Bar, opening this fall. Currently under construction in the former Kabaret Lounge space, The Embers Bar will become a lively new centerpiece of the casino lobby — offering a welcoming ambiance, immersive design, and a full-service bar perfect for gathering, meeting, or unwinding.
With an award-winning team and an unwavering commitment to excellence, FireKeepers is setting the standard for casino experiences in 2025 and beyond.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Michigan and Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2025 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, and has also been awarded Best Overall Dining by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining & Nightlife, affirming its status as a premier destination for gaming and dining alike. FireKeepers has been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes, and Employer of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and was awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation. The property features 2,700 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 21-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for ten consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit FireKeepersCasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
