January 8 2026.
BAY MILLS — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bay Mills Resort & Casino was forced to close Sacy’s Restaurant and part of the gaming floor due to a partial roof collapse.
No injuries were reported.
“Our deepest gratitude goes out to the employees at Bay Mills Resort & Casino, who due to their rapid response and quick evacuation, helped ensure the safety of both guests and staff,” said BMIC President Whitney Gravelle. “The gaming floor was closed only as a precaution.”
A few hours after the collapse, and a structural evaluation, pedestrian traffic was rerouted and the gaming floor re-opened. Sacy’s will remain closed until repairs are complete.
Preliminary observations indicate the collapse may have been caused by damage to the roof trusses.
“At this time, the cause of the roof collapse and related broken roof trusses remains under investigation. It cannot be assumed that the roof collapse was due to snow load, as maintenance staff have been actively conducting ongoing snow shoveling and other preventative care in the area and on the roofs,” added Gravelle.
Work to repair Sacy’s will begin immediately and will not impact BMRC’s Grand Opening events later this month.
Moving forward, safety and engineering assessments will continue as repairs are completed to ensure full structural integrity of the entire building.
“We are actively working to assess and repair the damage with hope of restoring operations as quickly as possible,” said BMRC GM Richard LeBlanc. “Our main focus is to continue to offer the highest level of safety to our team members and guests while we extend the best service possible.”
BMRC guests still have the option to dine, including breakfast, as Back Bay Grill & Games remains open. Comedy Club for this Friday, Jan. 9, has been canceled.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.