Michigan is home to several Native American tribes.  It is thought that several of these tribes have a potential interest in the gambling industry and constructing casinos of their own, as permitted by law.  However, just what the law is saying is yet to be determined.  In a court case that involves the Odawa Indians, all ears are waiting to hear what the Michigan Supreme Court has to say regarding the Odawa's attempt to open a second casino in Michigan.

The Odawa Indians currently own and operate Petoskey's Victories casino.  In 2003, the Little Traverse Band of Odawa Indian's requested for approval to build a casino on a select site, which Governor Jennifer Granholm approved.  However, now that the Odawa's are ready to commence with the project, an anti-gambling group has requested that the Michigan Supreme Court take a closer look on Governor Granholm's authority to make such an approval.

The anti-gambling group has drawn up a lawsuit that questions the legality of two casinos being planned to go up in downstate Michigan, as well as a casino in Manistee.  While the Odawa's are at the heart of the lawsuit, other tribes who have shown interest in building their own casinos are going to be watching the case closely.  The decision of the Michigan Supreme Court will undoubtedly have an affect on any future casinos in the state of Michigan, which although is known to be gambler friendly, has strict laws that could keep other tribes from benefiting as the Odawa Indians have already done.