MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit
Last facts check Oct 12, 2026
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Local time in Detroit: —
Note: Detroit commercial casino hotels typically run 24/7 gaming floors; confirm holiday hours on property.
- 63Tables
- 12Poker
- 3Dining
- 2,800Slots
Entry rules
- 21+ · photo ID at the door
- Dress codecasual
- Marked zones
Michigan commercial casino gaming age is 21.
Address2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
On the map of lists
City & catalog shortlists
Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.
- ShortlistSportsbookSports pool on property — biggest books first by published sq ft.Open
- ShortlistWith hotelStay upstairs — hotel block verified on the profile.Open
- ShortlistDiningNamed restaurants and dining anchors on the casino profile.Open
- ShortlistRated floorsTable floors that clear the published rating threshold.Open
Is this the right stop?
Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.
Come here if you want
Good matchPoker
A real poker room is part of the visit
Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Large resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
Sportsbook
Race & sports book on campus
A real slot floor
A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.
Pick elsewhere if you want
Maybe skipHonest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.
An adults-only boutique gambling hall
Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.
A tiny casual card room with two tables
Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.
Games
Table and slot counts are operator-published floor totals — Michigan Gaming Control Board publishes revenue, not authorized unit counts.
Gaming zone
Table games
63
Slot machines
2,800
Poker tables
12
How to play
90-second game guides
Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.
Poker room
Open to the publicA real poker room sits on this campus — table count from the regulator report. Stakes, games dealt, desk phone, and how to find it live on the room page.
Games on the listing
- No Limit Texas Hold'Em
- Omaha Hi Lo
Race & sports book
On the casino licenceLicensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.
- Sportsbook
Book floor
On the casino licence
Hotel
The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.
On campus when you stay
- 3 dining anchors
- 3 shows & landmarks
- Club Metro · Detroit Entertainment / MotorCity
Why overnight guests pick it
Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.
- 01400 rooms including 33 suitesOP brochure / hotel page: 400 luxurious rooms and suites (33 suites); complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness and business center.
- 02D.Tour SpaOP hotel page: thermal whirlpools, steam rooms, dry saunas; spa coordinators at 313-309-4595.
Getting there and parking
Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.
- ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking · Valet
OP site footer and Directions page: free self-parking and valet; Directions title cites 3,500+ free parking spots. Hotel page: free valet for hotel guests (Temple Street; arrivals 7am–11pm, departures 24/7); free EV parking.
Players club
One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.
Where to eat on campus
Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.
Campus dining · 3
- OP dining: steakhouse elegance without formality — open Wed–Sun eveningsRevel Steaksource
- On campusGrand River Deli & BurgersOP dining / brochure: burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads — open 11AM–4AM dailysource
- OP brochure: American and international buffet with sushi, carving and dessert stationsAssembly Linesource
Shows, landmarks and on-campus draws
Beyond the tables — what each place is, so a first-time visitor knows why it is on the map.
3
- On campusFanDuel SportsbookOP brochure: two-story sportsbook — six windows, 67 HD TVs, VIP area, 54 self-service IGT PlaySports kiosks.source
- On campusSound BoardIntimate theater for live shows (OP brochure / site nav).source
- On campusPoker RoomOP Casino page: smoke-free poker room with 12 tables (Texas Hold ’em and Omaha Hi-Lo); tournaments every day.source
Campus history
Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.
Opened
1999-12-14
01
1999
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency State Notes (Jan/Feb 2000): MotorCity Casino opened December 14, 1999. Wikipedia infobox concurs; hotel tower Nov 2007.
1999-12-14source
Worth knowing
Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.
Handy notes
Tip 01
Michigan Gaming Control Board unanimously renewed the operating licence for MotorCity Casino Hotel (licensee Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C.) at its September 2026 public meeting.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
MotorCity property brochure (Jul 2024): 63 table games. MotorCity property brochure (Jul 2024): 2,800 slot machines.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
Official property materials list a FanDuel retail sportsbook on campus.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
OP Casino page: smoke-free Poker Room has 12 tables of Texas Hold ’em and Omaha Hi-Lo, with tournaments every day.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 05
OP Club Metro page: free membership earns comps and Reward Play; Club Metro desk hours Sun–Thu 2pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 2pm–12am; (866) 782-9622.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 06
OP Directions page title: 3,500+ free parking spots; site footer repeats FREE SELF-PARKING AND VALET.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 07
MGCB 2024 Annual Report: Michigan voters approved Proposal E (Nov 1996) authorizing up to three licensed commercial casinos in Detroit; MGCB licenses and regulates that commercial trio (MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, Hollywood Casino at Greektown) — a regulatory cohort, not common ownership.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Operator and licence
Who runs the property, which Michigan Gaming Control Board commercial casino licence covers the floor, and where to verify the numbers.
Who runs it
Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C.
- Licensee
- Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C.
- Works across
- Detroit Entertainment / MotorCity · Club Metro
- Type
- Resort casino
- Area
- corktown
Licence & registry
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Licence type
- Casino hotel
- Name on the MGCB licence
- MOTORCITY CASINO
- MGCB registry id
- mi-mgcb-motorcity-casino-hotel
- Facts checked
- desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you go — tap a question.
What is the minimum age to enter MotorCity Casino Hotel?
You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.
Is there a dress code at MotorCity Casino Hotel?
MotorCity Casino Hotel dress code: casual.
Is MotorCity Casino Hotel open 24 hours?
Yes. The casino floor at MotorCity Casino Hotel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How many table games does MotorCity Casino Hotel have?
MotorCity Casino Hotel has 63 table games.
How many slot machines does MotorCity Casino Hotel have?
MotorCity Casino Hotel has about 2,800 slot machines.
Does MotorCity Casino Hotel have a poker room?
Yes, MotorCity Casino Hotel has a poker room with 12 tables.
Does MotorCity Casino Hotel have a sportsbook?
Yes, MotorCity Casino Hotel has a sportsbook inside the casino.
Does MotorCity Casino Hotel have a hotel?
Yes — MotorCity Casino Hotel with about 400 rooms.
Is parking free at MotorCity Casino Hotel?
Yes, MotorCity Casino Hotel offers free parking, including valet.
What players club does MotorCity Casino Hotel use?
MotorCity Casino Hotel uses Club Metro (works across Detroit Entertainment / MotorCity).
When did MotorCity Casino Hotel open?
MotorCity Casino Hotel opened in 1999-12-14.
What is there to do at MotorCity Casino Hotel besides gambling?
On-campus draws include FanDuel Sportsbook, Sound Board, Poker Room.
Sources and verification
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — Detroit casino licence renewals (Sep 2026) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — Executive Orders (licensee legal names) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MGCB — Revenues and Wagering Tax Information (Detroit casinos) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MGCB Detroit Casino Revenue PDF (calendar year 2026) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim (maps, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity Casino Hotel official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity Casino Hotel Property Brochure (July 2024) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Desk editorial research (operator fact sheets / official pages) (press, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity Casino Hotel — Casino (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity — Club Metro (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity — Hotel (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity — Dining (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- MotorCity — Directions / parking (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — 2024 Annual Report to the Governor (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)