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Gun Lake Casino’s $10M renovation to add new restaurants, gaming space

Gun Lake Casino will start construction next week on an extensive interior renovation that will add a new restaurant, bar and lounge as well as a high-stakes gaming room. The casino, a venture of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, or Gun Lake Tribe, located at 1123129th Ave. in Wayland Township will begin construction Monday on a $10…

Land-based ・ 15 March 2024

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Gun Lake Casino to upgrade food, entertainment, gaming through $10M investment

WAYLAND, Mich. - Upgrades are coming to Gun Lake Casino. Through a $10 million investment, the casino is expected to upgrade the property's food and beverage, entertainment and gaming amenities, according to officials Thursday. This includes the construction of a Crossroads Casino Bar and Lounge, a new high-limit table games room, and a new…

Land-based ・ 14 February 2024

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New restaurant, game room included in $10M Gun Lake Casino renovation

WAYLAND, MI - A new restaurant, bar and lounge, high-limit table games room and more are among a host of interior renovations planned for Gun Lake Casino. Construction on the improvements, which total $10 million, is expected to start this spring and be complete before the end of the year, according to a news release. "We are excited to announce…

Land-based ・ 09 February 2024

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Payment Methods ・ 08 January 2024

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Former Gun Lake Casino Employee Faces Federal Theft Charges

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Jordan Lewis Cook, a former Gun Lake Casino employee responsible for maintaining and unclogging the casino's cash-out machines, has confessed to stealing over $84500 in cash over a span of 14 months. The federal charge against Cook is for theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, which carries a potential punishment…

Incidents ・ 11 September 2023

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Eight Michigan Tribal Casinos See Decrease in Gaming Payments

The 2022 Tribal Gaming Report has shown a 2.2% collective decrease in the reported payments to local entities by Michigan's 23 tribal casinos from 2021. The total payments made by Michigan tribes to local government units was $30.8 million in 2022, down slightly from $31.5 million in 2021. The report also indicated that the factors that impact…

Finance ・ 19 April 2023

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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

Industry ・ 12 March 2023

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Tribes push beyond casinos after pandemic ‘eye-opener’

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully reiterated the…

Industry ・ 01 March 2023

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Tribes diversify away from casinos following pandemic

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

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Casinos and Consulting? Pandemic Spurs Tribes to Diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

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Crews complete $24M overpass project serving casino along U.S. 131

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI - A $23.7 million overpass project that helps improve the U.S. 131/M-179 interchange serving a West Michigan casino is now complete. The project in Allegan County, which began March 1 and wrapped up a month early, replaced the original interchange that was built in 1959. The Gun Lake Tribe and Michigan Department of…

Land-based ・ 11 October 2022

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Gun Lake Casino names new vice president of hospitality

WAYLAND, MI - Gun Lake Casino has named Lam Vongsakoun as its new vice president of hospitality. Vongsakoun, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, will oversee the casino's food and beverage operation and a 15-story, 252-room hotel that's expected to open in March 2025. "Lam Vongsakoun is a leader in the casino hospitality…

Travel ・ 16 August 2022

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Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $300M expansion with resort-style ‘aquadome’ venue

WAYLAND - Gun Lake Casino today officially broke ground on its $300 million expansion that includes a 15-story hotel and multi-purpose "aquadome" enclosed pool space that will double as a nightlife venue. Casino and Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, or Gun Lake Tribe, leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony today at Gun Lake…

Jobs ・ 20 May 2022

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Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $350M hotel, resort project

WAYLAND, Mich. - Gun Lake Casino broke ground on a new hotel and resort on Thursday. It is their latest phase of construction, wrapping up their last phase only eight months ago. That phase included three new restaurants and an expanded gaming floor space. Just to the west of the casino, construction begun on phase five, which will include a…

Jobs ・ 20 May 2022

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$300M hotel, massive ‘Aquadome’ aim to make Gun Lake Casino ‘first-class destination resort’

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Gun Lake Casino hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a $300 million project that will add a 15-floor hotel and a large-scale "Aquadome" with three pools and the ability to transform into a concert venue and banquet center. The expansion, said CEO Sal Semola, will provide more non-gaming entertainment amenities, and…

Travel ・ 20 May 2022

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The Gun Lake Tribe will begin construction on a casino expansion soon

This Thursday, Gun Lake Casino will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of its Phase 5 $300 million expansion project. The plans include a brand-new 15-story hotel with over 250 guest rooms plus an aquadome that will offer guests three pools to choose from when visiting. Adding New Options for Guests The expansion plan was…

Travel ・ 18 May 2022

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Newly promoted Gun Lake Casino CEO outlines vision for continued expansion

WAYLAND - In his four and a half years running Gun Lake Casino, Sal Semola has been an architect of growth in helping the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians strategically expand and solidify its gaming enterprise. As president and COO, Semola helped the Gun Lake Tribe execute a $100 million expansion that included three new…

Industry ・ 12 April 2022

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Gun Lake Casino donation helps Allegan County Sheriff's Department train new K-9

WAYLAND, Mich. - Gun Lake Casino has donated $4000 to the Allegan County Sheriff's Department to help cover the cost of K-9 training. K-9 Lajki, one of the department's four dogs, is retiring in March because of health issues and two of the other three are due to retire over the next few years because of their own declining health, a news release…

Incidents ・ 08 January 2022

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Aristocrat Beefs Up With $2.9B Acquisition Of Playtech

Two major B2B casino game manufacturers are set to link up. Australia's Aristocrat Leisure will pay $2.9 billion to acquire Playtech. Aristocrat is the world's second-largest manufacturer of physical slot machines after IGT, and has been ramping up its digital offerings in the last few years. It's also the owner of Big Fish Games, a developer and…

Industry ・ 19 October 2021

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Gun Lake Casino Cuts Ribbon on $100M Expansion

WAYLAND, Mich. - Gun Lake Tribe Chairman Bob Peters and tribal council members cut the ribbon on the Gun Lake Casino's $100-million expansion last Friday morning. The new 72000-square foot expansion features more seating for live concerts and sporting events, additional gaming space, outdoor fire-lit entertainment, and dining space, enhanced…

Incidents ・ 22 September 2021

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Gun Lake Casino opens $100M expansion featuring new restaurants

WAYLAND, MI - Gun Lake Casino, located on U.S. 131 between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo opened the doors to its $100 million expansion highlighted by new restaurants and a larger 131 Sportsbar & Lounge. The new, 72000-square-foot expansion features more seating for live concerts and sporting events, additional gaming space, outdoor fire-lit…

Travel ・ 18 September 2021

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Bingo ・ 10 September 2021

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Sports ・ 08 August 2021

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Inside Gun Lake Casino’s expansion: 10 features to look for

WAYLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Gun Lake Casino is getting ready to open a $100 million addition to the already popular destination near Wayland. Phase 4 construction started in October 2019. "It's been going great. The team here, Clark Construction and all their subcontractors, have been really hard at work, making sure that we stay on time, stay…

Sports ・ 12 July 2021

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Detroit, Wayne County oppose off-reservation casino in Muskegon County and elsewhere

MUSKEGON, MI - The proposed Muskegon County casino project is facing pushback from elected officials in the greater Detroit region. Detroit City Council and the Wayne County Board of Commissioners passed resolutions last week opposing "any off-reservation gaming effort" in Michigan, mentioning the Fruitport Township casino and a proposed casino in…

Politics ・ 25 May 2021

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Gun Lake Casino boosts starting minimum wage to $14

WAYLAND, MI - Gun Lake Casino is increasing its starting minimum wage for non-tipped positions to $14, an increase of more than 30%, as it seeks to hire over 200 people. "We recognize the value of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent at all levels of our organization. Providing the best starting wage in the area will continue to solidify our…

Winnings ・ 17 May 2021

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Gun Lake Casino raises minimum starting wage for all positions

WAYLAND, Mich. - Gun Lake Casino announced on Monday an increase to the company's minimum starting wage for all positions. Effective June 1, non-tipped positions will receive at least $14 per hour and tipped positions will receive $7.40 per hour plus tips, according to a news release. "The Gun Lake Tribe recognizes that the past year has presented…

Strategy Guide ・ 17 May 2021

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Gun Lake Casino planning $300M hotel resort expansion

WAYLAND TWP. - Gun Lake Casino has revealed a $300 million plan to transform its property near Wayland into a hotel resort reports WOOD-TV 8. The expansion is expected to include a 250-key, four-diamond hotel with suites, rooms, a restaurant and a full-service spa. The casino also plans to create its own version of a year-round island oasis with a…

Sports ・ 07 May 2021