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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino

The man scammed a casino in Hartford out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a simple phone call, officials say. HARTFORD, Mich. - A man was charged for scamming a West Michigan casino out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone call, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan says. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was charged in…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

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Grandville man wins record breaking jackpot at Gun Lake Casino

The Grandville man, only identified as "John", was playing Ultimate Fire Link Explosion slot machine when he hit the massive jackpot. KENT COUNTY, Mich - A Grandville man walked away with a $727270 cash out after hitting a progressive jackpot on a slot machine at Gun Lake Casino. The winner, identified only as "John" in a photo with his huge…

Winnings ・ 02 September 2023

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Three Rivers Man Wins $345,835 Diamond Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash Jackpot

A Three Rivers man was in disbelief when he found out he won a $345835 Diamond Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. Nathan Brown, 37, bought his winning ticket at Elks Lodge #1248, located at 603 West Michigan Avenue in Three Rivers. "Me and my girlfriend were at Elks and decided to buy some Fast Cash tickets," said…

Winnings ・ 15 April 2023

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‘We were both in shock’: Three Rivers man wins $345,835 Fast Cash jackpot

THREE RIVERS, Mich. - A St. Joseph County man was shocked after discovering he won a $345835 Diamond Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The Michigan Lottery says 37-year-old Nathan Brown from Three Rivers bought his winning ticket at the Elks Lodge on West Michigan Avenue. "Me and my girlfriend were at Elks and…

Winnings ・ 15 April 2023

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2 winning Powerball tickets worth $1M sold in Lansing, online

Two people in Michigan each won $1 million in Monday night's Powerball drawing. The players matched the five white balls drawn Monday night to win the prize. One of the winning tickets was purchased at the Sav-way Food Center on West Michigan Avenue in Lansing and the other was purchased online at MichiganLottery.com. Here are the winning numbers…

Lottery ・ 10 February 2023

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All In: Casinos in West Michigan

You don't have to go to Vegas to let the good times roll - West Michigan is home to multiple top-tier casinos and resorts. There are tons of reasons to visit a casino beyond just hitting the slots. Most casinos also have luxury resorts and hotels, spas, signature restaurants, live entertainment and more. It can be an afternoon visit, a night on the…

Sports ・ 13 November 2022

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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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$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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Gun Lake Casino in Michigan to Begin $300m Expansion

The Gun Lake Casino in Grand Rapids, Michigan is set to get a $300m makeover. There will be a ground breaking on Thursday to mark the beginning of the expansion work that will add a new 15-story hotel with 252 rooms and a 32000 square-foot aqua dome that will contain three pools. Included will be luxury suites and a full-service spa. could have a…

Sports ・ 18 May 2022

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State Senator renews call for approval of Muskegon County casino

The deadline for Gov. Whitmer to approve the project is June 16, 2022. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. - State Sen. Jon Bumstead renewed his call on Monday for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to approve the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' Muskegon County casino project. The project to construct a casino on the site of the former Great Lake's Downs Race Track…

Law ・ 08 March 2022

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Paws with a Cause assistance dogs to be trained at Gun Lake Casino

Posted at 4:46 PM, Feb 21, 2022 ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. - A new partnership between a nonprofit and West Michigan casino is helping train assistance dogs by giving them access to the casino floor. It's an all-inclusive environment at Gun Lake Casino providing lots of sights, smells, people and textures for the assistance dogs in training with Paws…

Travel ・ 22 February 2022

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Waukegan Casino Construction and New Job Opportunities in Chicago

Chicago took a big step in gaming two years ago. Unfortunately, things have not progressed much since then. Yet, if all goes well, we will soon see the opening of the promising Waukegan casino in the north suburbs of Chicago. If that doesn't sound like much, one must bear in mind all that is involved in opening a casino like the Waukegan. As soon…

Covid ・ 04 October 2021

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Michigan's Gun Lake Casino greenlighted to launch online sports betting with Parx

he Michigan Gaming Control Board has authorized the Gun Lake Casino operated by the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan and its platform provider, Parx Interactive, to launch online sports betting under the Play Gun Lake/Parx brand on Monday. The West Michigan-based tribe previously received approval to launch internet casino gaming on…

Sports ・ 02 August 2021

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State tax revenue nears $90M just 6 months after online gambling goes live

Six months after online gambling and sports betting became legal and dozens of online platforms popped up, the state has racked up nearly $90 million in tax revenue. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation all the way back in December 2019 that would eventually make online casino play and sports betting legal in Michigan. Finally launching at…

Finance ・ 21 July 2021

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Gun Lake Casino Ups Ante In Hiring Perks, Will Giveaway New SUV

As businesses in West Michigan are implementing hiring bonuses, referral rewards, and other incentives to find new employees; the Gun Lake Casino will be giving away a new car to a lucky staff member. Today the casino announced that any employee that is hired by October 1st, and in good standing as of December 1st, will be in the running to win a…

Bonuses ・ 06 July 2021