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FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle
Creek is celebrating its 15th anni-
versary.
“Since opening its doors in 2009,
FireKeepers has become a premier
destination for gaming, dining and
entertainment in Michigan,” said
spokesperson Cara Wilson.
To commemorate the milestone,
FireKeepers is hosting a series of
promotions and events throughout
August, beginning Aug. 5 at noon in
Kabaret, where patrons can have a
slice of cake.
The festivities continue with spe-
cial anniversary drawings from 1-9
p.m., where patrons have the chance
to win a share of $65,000 in prizes.
Every two hours, three winners will
be selected to choose a case contain-
ing up to $7,500 in cash or $10,000
in Red Hot Credits.
Guests can earn entries from Aug.
1-5 by accumulating points on their
Red Hot Rewards card at eligible slot
machines and table games.
On Aug. 10, a $114,000 Heatwave
of Winning Slots Exclusive promo-
tion will be held.
Every two hours from 2-10 p.m.,
three winners will be chosen to select
a prize from a punchboard, with
opportunities to win up to $15,000 in
cash or $15,000 in Red Hot Credits.
Entries for this promotion are
accrued from Aug. 1-10, with all
patrons receiving one free entry
and additional entries earned for
every 100 points on their Red Hot
The Battle Creek casino is celebrating its 15th year in business.
FireKeepers marks 15 years
with promos, special events
Rewards Card.
“Then, it’s five times the fun at
FireKeepers,” said Wilson.
From 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 15, guests
will receive five times their points
while playing their favorite slots with
their Red Hot Rewards card.
NASCAR fans can meet Chase
Elliott on Friday, Aug. 16, from
6-7:30 p.m. at Dacey’s Sportsbook &
Taphouse.
Elliott, a NASCAR Cup Series
champion, will be available to meet
fans ahead of the FireKeepers Casino
400, happening Aug. 18 at Michigan
International Speedway in Brooklyn.
The anniversary celebrations con-
clude with the $220,000 Get Charged
Up Hummer Giveaway on Saturday,
Aug. 31, from noon to 10 p.m.
Drawings throughout the day
include cash prizes and Red Hot
Credits, leading up to the grand
prize drawing at 10 p.m. for a 2024
Hummer.
Patrons can earn entries for this
giveaway from Aug. 1-31, with dou-
ble entries available on Wednesdays.
“We are incredibly proud to cel-
ebrate 15 years of serving our guests
and the community with exceptional
entertainment and gaming experi-
ences,” said Jim Wise, vice president
of marketing at FireKeepers Casino
Hotel. “This anniversary is a celebra-
tion of gratitude, featuring promo-
tions and events designed to delight
our cherished patrons and reflect our
journey together.”We are the
cheerleader, guardian
and watchdog of
our communities –
all rolled into one.
We monitor the pulse of the community
and focus on local news stories of interest —
not what we want, but what our readers want
in their community newspapers.
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dot the skies over B.C.46 hot-air balloons to
several years.This year, organizers say that 46 pilots are on the roster, the most they have had in
to be filled with beautiful colors.The sky over Battle Creek is soon going The annual Battle Creek Field of Flight
military jets and aerobatics, to gliders and Air Show & Balloon Festival from July 3-7 promises all kinds of flight from
even a human cannonball.the event, though, is the beautiful sight “One of the most anticipated parts of
of hot-air balloons filling the sky,” said Bretten Bailey, media director. “There is such a rich history of ballooning in
Ballooning is basically a part of the iden-tity of the area and we are proud to con-Battle Creek and Southwest Michigan.
Balloon Championship occurred in tinue that tradition to this day.”The first ever U.S. National Hot Air
Kalamazoo in 1963 under the Balloon Federation of America.Battle Creek is the only city in the
Bailey.world to have hosted the World Hot Air Balloon Championships four times, said
organization that hosts the Field of Flight in 1981, 1985 and 1995.Battle Creek hosted it under the present
2012 under Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc.The Worlds returned to Battle Creek in