BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (November 18, 2025) — The countdown to 2026 is on, and FireKeepers Casino Hotel is turning up the heat with a month packed full of live entertainment, cash and Red Hot Credit giveaways, and festive fun from start to finish. Whether you’re looking to dance to your favorite hits, score electrifying rewards, or toast to the New Year in true Vegas-style, FireKeepers is the place to be this December.
The month kicks off online with the 12 Days of Giveaways, December 1–12! Visit the FireKeepers Facebook page daily for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Red Hot Fridays bring special rewards for a select Red Hot Rewards tier each week. For Blazin’ and Inferno members, your special Friday is December 5, while Sizzlin’ is December 12, and Smokin’ is December 19. Members of the designated tier who play between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. receive a guaranteed Red Hot Credit prize up to $1,000 and are eligible for an exclusive bonus offer on Dec. 26.
The holiday fun continues on Tuesday, December 9, when 90s Hits & Xmas Riffs: Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin & Emerson Hart Live takes over the FireKeepers Event Center stage. Featuring members of Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, and Tonic, this high-energy show mixes nostalgic throwbacks with holiday flair. Tickets are a great gift and start at just $39. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m.
FireKeepers shifts into high gear on Friday, December 26 with the Exclusive $170,000 Cash & Red Hot Credit Drawings, awarding escalating prizes every hour from 6–10 p.m., including two $10,000 cash winners at the finale.
On Saturday, December 27, the energy hits full throttle with the No Boundaries Bronco Giveaway, where drawings throughout the day award Red Hot Credits and cash, leading up to the 10 p.m. grand prize: a rare throwback 2025 Stroppe Edition Bronco.
On December 29, legendary hitmakers Jefferson Starship takes the stage for a night of classic rock, followed by the Slots Exclusive Cash & Red Hot Credit Giveaway on December 30, featuring hourly winners from 6–11 p.m. and a $20,000 cash + $10,000 Red Hot Credit grand prize.
FireKeepers New Year’s Eve celebration is unlike any other! It begins with complimentary coffee and donuts from 8–10 a.m., followed by the $50,650 Hot Seat Giveaway from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., awarding $2,026 in Red Hot Credits to a winner every 15 minutes.
Then ring in 2026 at FireKeepers Event Center’s NYE Party—a night you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 9 p.m., inviting guests to dance into the new year with the renowned Haute Chile band, an energetic DJ, late-night appetizers, and a spectacular midnight balloon drop. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 22 for $65 per person, increasing to $75 on December 26.
“December is one of our favorite times of the year,” said Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “It is when we bring together the energy of the holidays, the excitement of live concerts, and the thrill of big rewards. Whether you are here for the shows, the games, or the countdown to midnight, FireKeepers is where the celebration happens.”
For more information about promotions, entertainment, and hotel reservations, visit FireKeepersCasino.com or follow FireKeepers on social media.