There are several casinos in the state of Michigan, 26 to be exact and 23 of them are on tribal lands. What Has Your Casino Experience Been Like In Michigan? In fact, casinos in Michigan are considered to provide a top 5 experience to it's visitors compared to other states. It’s ranked fifth-best U.S. state for overall casino experience. A new study by BetMGM Casino evaluated 27 legal land-based casino states based on smoke-free environments, complimentary alcoholic drinks, credit availability, withholding policies on winnings, gambling variety and more.