Grand Rapids Casino Update

There has been little news of late about the future of the Grand Rapids area casino until now. Apparently, the land involved was officially declared a reservation and Station Casinos has agreed to manage the future operation.

Below is a brief excerpt from the ReviewJournal.com:

Plans by Station Casinos to manage an American Indian casino in Michigan have taken a step forward.

The land where the casino is planned was officially designated a reservation on Monday.

The casino company’s current bankruptcy case should not affect the $200 million project, which will be financed by the tribe.

The Department of Indian Affairs on Monday announced the signing of a proclamation making 147 acres a reservation for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.

The Michigan casino is able to move ahead after a 10-year legal struggle by the tribe, commonly called the Gun Lake Tribe, ended on Jan. 30.

When will the groundbreaking begin and when will the casino be scheduled to open? Also, what affect will this have on area bingos and other charitable gaming? These are all things that we'll be watching.

For the complete story, please see Arnold M. Knightly, Tribal casino in Michigan takes step forward; Station to manage, Las Vegas Review-Journal,August 18, 2009.