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The Wayland Chamber was a strong backer of the casino during the legal wrangling over opposition to it’s opening last February.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html The Wayland Chamber was a strong backer of the casino during the legal wrangling over opposition to it’s opening last February. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/O4rsuTEzORE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/02/wayland_chamber_director_tappe.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.7637887 2012-01-27T20:24:25Z 2012-01-28T00:14:26Z

Backers of the proposed casino in Lansing, announced this week by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, claim that a special provision, exclusive to the Sault tribe, in a federal law will make the proposed casino legal.

Eric Gaertner | egaertne@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/egaertner/index.html Backers of the proposed casino in Lansing, announced this week by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, claim that a special provision, exclusive to the Sault tribe, in a federal law will make the proposed casino legal. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/fioDxVpXLNU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/01/proposed_lansing_fruitport_cas.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7637096 2012-01-27T18:25:20Z 2012-01-27T20:33:16Z

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' recent announcement of casino plans in Lansing sound, in general terms, a lot like the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' plans originally announced in 2008 for a casino-centered development in Fruitport Township.

Eric Gaertner | egaertne@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/egaertner/index.html The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' recent announcement of casino plans in Lansing sound, in general terms, a lot like the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' plans originally announced in 2008 for a casino-centered development in Fruitport Township. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/gGeZqGNKZlI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/01/fruitport_township_lansing_cas.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7619436 2012-01-24T21:49:10Z 2012-01-24T22:04:46Z

Two other casinos in the region already have a revenue sharing plan that could be in jeopardy if the Lansing casino is built.

Rob South | rsouth@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/robsouth/index.html Two other casinos in the region already have a revenue sharing plan that could be in jeopardy if the Lansing casino is built. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/rNCw6KP-hPI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/report_lansing_casino_could_co.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7617735 2012-01-24T17:39:36Z 2012-01-24T22:16:05Z

Do you think the state could benefit from another casino, like the one proposed for Lansing? Take our poll!

Rob South | rsouth@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/robsouth/index.html Do you think the state could benefit from another casino, like the one proposed for Lansing? Take our poll! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/77_wPB7Nnz8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/does_michigan_need_more_casino.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7613428 2012-01-23T19:50:42Z 2012-01-24T10:15:10Z

A federal judge shut down a northern Michigan casino last year, setting a precedent that may work against a Lansing casino.

Rob South | rsouth@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/robsouth/index.html A federal judge shut down a northern Michigan casino last year, setting a precedent that may work against a Lansing casino. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/fQkwtmFbcu8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/ag_schuette_michigan_has_enoug.html tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lansing-news/index.ssf//8002007.7610693 2012-01-23T18:00:18Z 2012-01-23T23:33:38Z

The Saginaw tribe owns the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, and says it is opposed to off-reservation gaming.

Angela Wittrock | awittroc@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/AVGW/index.html The Saginaw tribe owns the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, and says it is opposed to off-reservation gaming. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/QR6pzSm9HyU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2012/01/report_saginaw_chippewa_indian.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7418364.20111213103324 2011-12-12T19:19:18Z 2011-12-13T15:33:24Z

The case would have implications far beyond Allegan County.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html The case would have implications far beyond Allegan County. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/IstAv7vnrWw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/12/gun_lake_casino_lawsuit_before.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7417466.20111212143136 2011-12-12T16:11:58Z 2011-12-12T19:31:36Z

The justices will hear arguments next year.

The Associated Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mliveapuser/index.html The justices will hear arguments next year. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/8JiuYiUjKas" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/12/supreme_court_will_decide_whet.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/wayland/index.ssf//8001926.7354462 2011-11-29T13:07:15Z 2011-11-29T13:14:45Z

School district ponders what to do with its share of casino payment.

Julie Makarewicz | Advance Newspapers http://connect.mlive.com/user/jmakarewicz/index.html School district ponders what to do with its share of casino payment. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/FNFznEpzs6g" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/wayland/index.ssf/2011/11/wayland_schools_gain_600000_fr.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7351269 2011-11-28T19:08:15Z 2011-11-28T19:17:46Z

John Shagonaby, chief executive of the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority, said the second revenue-sharing payout was more than the casino anticipated. He said the casino still hopes to expand as originally planned, but is eyeing the economy and its own debt-load before announcing a timeline.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html John Shagonaby, chief executive of the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority, said the second revenue-sharing payout was more than the casino anticipated. He said the casino still hopes to expand as originally planned, but is eyeing the economy and its own debt-load before announcing a timeline. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/B9EiUSYkWMc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/11/gun_lake_casino_pays_out_78_mi.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7321100 2011-11-21T20:03:33Z 2011-11-21T20:27:30Z

Two Holland brothers are jailed after a report of disorderly behavior at the Gun Lake Casino leads to them fleeing into the woods, and a tracking dog and police helicopter being brought into the search.

Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPtgmiter/index.html Two Holland brothers are jailed after a report of disorderly behavior at the Gun Lake Casino leads to them fleeing into the woods, and a tracking dog and police helicopter being brought into the search. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/jYHZiAkVfTs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/11/should_cops_have_used_a_helico.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6894809 2011-08-30T18:35:00Z 2011-08-31T02:49:42Z

The casino was at full capacity by noon and police were letting cars in only as others left.

Fritz Klug | fklug@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/fklug/index.html The casino was at full capacity by noon and police were letting cars in only as others left. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/yAnjfK0QET0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/four_winds_hartford_casino_fil.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6892201.20110830101613 2011-08-30T10:00:00Z 2011-08-30T14:16:13Z

Four Winds Hartford, located about 30 miles west of Kalamazoo, is a smaller version of its namesake Four Winds Casino Resort about 45 miles away in New Buffalo.

Fritz Klug | fklug@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/fklug/index.html Four Winds Hartford, located about 30 miles west of Kalamazoo, is a smaller version of its namesake Four Winds Casino Resort about 45 miles away in New Buffalo. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/c2YYHNRB8PI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/08/post_184.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6888746 2011-08-29T17:25:46Z 2011-08-29T21:56:05Z

The 500 slot machine casino will open to the public Tuesday at noon.

Fritz Klug | fklug@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/fklug/index.html The 500 slot machine casino will open to the public Tuesday at noon. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/LfTu6pH_ugw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/four_winds_hartford_shows_off.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6786967.20110811003026 2011-08-11T11:00:00Z 2011-08-11T04:30:26Z

The casino has paid out more than $21 million since opening Feb. 11.

Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html The casino has paid out more than $21 million since opening Feb. 11. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/yBolf9AbSHg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/gun_lake_casino_has_come_up_a.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/index.ssf//2926.6469340 2011-06-10T11:58:23Z 2011-06-10T11:59:59Z

Ted O'Dell, chairman of Lansing Jobs Coalition, tells the Lansing State Journal for a story Friday that he'll ask City Council members to approve his request before trying a ballot issue. He wants to gather enough signatures to get it on the city's November ballot.

The Associated Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mliveapuser/index.html Ted O'Dell, chairman of Lansing Jobs Coalition, tells the Lansing State Journal for a story Friday that he'll ask City Council members to approve his request before trying a ballot issue. He wants to gather enough signatures to get it on the city's November ballot. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/6pR3NRgPTaY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/group_wants_american_indian_ca.html tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6418937 2011-06-02T15:31:02Z 2011-06-02T20:59:46Z

Twice-a-year payments are designed to reimburse local governments for costs associated with casino operations.

Cami Reister | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/creister/index.html Twice-a-year payments are designed to reimburse local governments for costs associated with casino operations. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/4BW1BjEWgnw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/06/gun_lake_casino_pays_out_big_t.html tag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/kalamazoo_commercial_content//8001212.6102064 2011-04-13T19:38:36Z 2011-04-13T20:45:40Z

Take home a souvenir of your visit to Gun Lake Casino by visiting Appliques Gift Shop, offering a variety of logoed apparel, traditional Native American gifts and more.

Booth Features http://connect.mlive.com/user/Content_Center_Staff/index.html Take home a souvenir of your visit to Gun Lake Casino by visiting Appliques Gift Shop, offering a variety of logoed apparel, traditional Native American gifts and more. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/ZXisB2Ykjvk" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/kalamazoo_commercial_content/2011/04/take_a_stroll_through_the_gift_shop_at_gun_lake_casino.html tag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/kalamazoo_commercial_content//8001212.6101958 2011-04-13T19:22:54Z 2011-04-13T20:43:24Z

The Gun Lake Casino offers vibrant nightlife with live entertainment in Stage 131 and great drinks and video poker in its Crossroads Bar.

Booth Features http://connect.mlive.com/user/Content_Center_Staff/index.html The Gun Lake Casino offers vibrant nightlife with live entertainment in Stage 131 and great drinks and video poker in its Crossroads Bar. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/michigancasinos/~4/ZOaEf06KfMA" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/kalamazoo_commercial_content/2011/04/good_times_at_stage_131_crossroads_bar_at_gun_lake_casino.html