What's happening at FireKeepers Casino's 16th anniversary bash?
The celebration will kick off with a sold-out performance by Earth, Wind & Fire at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the FireKeepers Event Center, according to a community announcement.
On Sunday, Aug. 3, Red Hot Rewards members will be able to earn double points from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
The official anniversary date will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 5, with the Swipe & Celebrate Kiosk Game from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will receive a free swipe for a guaranteed Red Hot Credit prize, with a chance to win up to $1,600 in credits. Complimentary cake will be served at noon at the MoneyKeepers Main Stage.
Country singer Sam Hunt will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the FireKeepers Event Center.
Related: FireKeepers Casino resumes summer concert series with 2 shows. Here's who will perform.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, the $77,000 Cash Blast Jackpot will take place from noon to 11 p.m. Players using their Red Hot Rewards Club card at any slot machine could be randomly selected to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.
The 16th Anniversary Prize Palooza will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, with a $160,000 prize drawing. Two winners will be selected every two hours from 2 to 10 p.m. to receive escalating prize packages, combining cash and Red Hot Credits. Guests can earn entries from Aug. 1-16 by playing eligible slots and table games with their Red Hot Rewards card.
The celebration will conclude Saturday, Aug. 30, with the Mustang Magic 60th Anniversary Giveaway. Guests will have the chance to win thousands in Red Hot Credits and cash, as well as a 2025 Mustang EcoBoost and a 2025 60th Anniversary Mustang GT. Entry earning will run from Aug. 1-30, with double entries available every Wednesday.
'Reaching our 16th anniversary is a testament to the incredible support from our guests, the unwavering dedication of our team members and the visionary leadership of our owners, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi,' FireKeepers CEO Frank Tecumseh said in the announcement. 'We are so thankful to everyone who has been part of our journey and are proud to share this milestone with the people who made it possible.'
Jim Wise, vice president of marketing, added: 'This August, we're turning up the heat with a month full of exciting ways to celebrate. From big-name concerts and huge prize drawings to memorable moments throughout the property, we've planned something special for everyone.'
For more information on the promotions and events, go to FireKeepersCasino.com or stop by the Red Hot Rewards Club booth.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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