tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/casino/index.ssf/4619 2018-01-09T22:54:28Z Gaming & Gambling at Casinos around Michigan Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.21688899 2018-01-09T21:53:09Z 2018-01-09T22:54:28Z

The casino will differ from its sister locations in that it will have no table games, such as poker, blackjack or roulette.

Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html The casino will differ from its sister locations in that it will have no table games, such as poker, blackjack or roulette. tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.21587629 2017-11-22T13:00:00Z 2017-11-22T13:12:44Z

Four Winds Casino South Bend is part of a multimillion-dollar development that is to be completed early in 2018.

Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html Four Winds Casino South Bend is part of a multimillion-dollar development that is to be completed early in 2018. tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.20787938 2017-06-01T20:47:32Z 2017-06-01T20:47:29Z

"Our team members at the casino deserve a lot of credit for their outstanding contributions to the strong results for this revenue sharing distribution."

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html "Our team members at the casino deserve a lot of credit for their outstanding contributions to the strong results for this revenue sharing distribution." tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.20600633 2017-05-03T19:57:51Z 2017-05-03T23:54:04Z

Tribal Chairman Scott Sprague said the casino has been a boon to Allegan County, creating more than 900 jobs.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html Tribal Chairman Scott Sprague said the casino has been a boon to Allegan County, creating more than 900 jobs. tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.20590120 2017-05-01T23:46:45Z 2017-05-03T20:00:16Z

The Supreme Court announced Monday, May 1, that it will hear another challenge by Shelbyville resident David Patchak.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html The Supreme Court announced Monday, May 1, that it will hear another challenge by Shelbyville resident David Patchak. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.19561181 2016-10-28T18:58:02Z 2016-10-28T19:12:38Z

The convenience store and gas station will employ 22 persons and include a Subway restaurant.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html The convenience store and gas station will employ 22 persons and include a Subway restaurant. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.19269848 2016-09-12T16:41:05Z 2016-09-12T16:42:08Z

"This is one of the proudest moments of my life not only because I am now the leader of a sovereign nation, but also because it's a continuation of many generations of my family leading this tribe."

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html "This is one of the proudest moments of my life not only because I am now the leader of a sovereign nation, but also because it's a continuation of many generations of my family leading this tribe." tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.19003327 2016-07-26T00:51:02Z 2016-07-26T14:10:19Z

The agreement does not resolve the dispute, which began when tribal officials charged the Michigan Lottery's games violated a 2007 agreement in which the state agreed to give the tribe exclusive gaming rights to a nine-county area in exchange for a cut of the tribe's gambling take.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html The agreement does not resolve the dispute, which began when tribal officials charged the Michigan Lottery's games violated a 2007 agreement in which the state agreed to give the tribe exclusive gaming rights to a nine-county area in exchange for a cut of the tribe's gambling take. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.19000483 2016-07-25T18:15:19Z 2016-07-26T00:54:12Z

"The agreement will direct new funding to economic development programs and higher education student funding."

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html "The agreement will direct new funding to economic development programs and higher education student funding." tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.18760884 2016-06-10T14:46:54Z 2016-06-10T14:46:53Z

"My focus will remain on the well-being of our elders, our children, and the entire tribal community as one extended family."

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html "My focus will remain on the well-being of our elders, our children, and the entire tribal community as one extended family." tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.18357374 2016-04-12T15:00:32Z 2016-04-12T15:06:58Z

When it opens in the summer of 2017, the new portion of the 5-year-old casino will have added add 73,000 square feet of space to the existing 83,000 square foot facility.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html When it opens in the summer of 2017, the new portion of the 5-year-old casino will have added add 73,000 square feet of space to the existing 83,000 square foot facility. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.18251524 2016-03-23T17:45:42Z 2016-03-23T17:46:24Z

The project is expected to cost millions and construction work as well as long-term jobs are expected to put hundreds of people to work.

Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html The project is expected to cost millions and construction work as well as long-term jobs are expected to put hundreds of people to work. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.18014330 2016-02-17T10:45:00Z 2016-02-17T10:45:33Z

The state's share of revenues from FireKeepers Casino Hotel was $16.6 million for 2015. The share paid to area municipalities and public institutions was $5.3 million.

Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html The state's share of revenues from FireKeepers Casino Hotel was $16.6 million for 2015. The share paid to area municipalities and public institutions was $5.3 million. tag:www.mlive.com,2016:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.17759440 2016-01-07T16:46:35Z 2016-01-07T16:45:22Z

Expansion will be complete by summer of 2017.

Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html Expansion will be complete by summer of 2017. tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/3453.14073350 2014-10-02T11:05:18Z 2014-10-02T18:23:28Z

Special Congressional legislation wipes out years of expensive litigation that had threatened the Gun Lake Casino since before it even opened.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Special Congressional legislation wipes out years of expensive litigation that had threatened the Gun Lake Casino since before it even opened. tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.13796654 2014-09-01T22:47:23Z 2014-09-02T00:55:21Z

The lawsuit opposing the Allegan County casino was filed by Shelbyville resident David Patchak in 2008.

Angie Jackson | ajackso3@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPajackson/index.html The lawsuit opposing the Allegan County casino was filed by Shelbyville resident David Patchak in 2008. tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.11302020 2013-09-24T18:10:14Z 2013-09-25T01:45:47Z

Although casino officials say current construction is only related to a new parking lot, regulatory documents show proposed new facilities could include an additional parking garage, bowling alley, cinema, hotel tower and spa.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Although casino officials say current construction is only related to a new parking lot, regulatory documents show proposed new facilities could include an additional parking garage, bowling alley, cinema, hotel tower and spa. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lansing-news/index.ssf//8002007.9332930 2012-11-01T19:48:59Z 2012-11-02T16:11:21Z

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians today completed the purchase of three parcels of city-owned land, including the parcel on which it plans to build a $245 million, tribally-owned and operated casino.

Angela Wittrock | awittroc@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/AVGW/index.html The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians today completed the purchase of three parcels of city-owned land, including the parcel on which it plans to build a $245 million, tribally-owned and operated casino. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lansing-news/index.ssf//8002007.9327449 2012-11-01T00:40:21Z 2012-11-01T01:52:14Z

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians chairman Aaron Payment and Lansing Future Development LLC investor Bob Liggitt are set to attend the press conference.

Angela Wittrock | awittroc@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/AVGW/index.html Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians chairman Aaron Payment and Lansing Future Development LLC investor Bob Liggitt are set to attend the press conference. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.9038888 2012-09-19T19:00:57Z 2012-09-19T19:27:46Z

$900,000 project finished this week.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html $900,000 project finished this week.