Gun Lake believes the addition of a luxury hotel and entertainment venues will enable the Casino to better compete with other Michigan casino-resorts. Speaking to reporters after the groundbreaking, Sal Semola, CEO of Gun Lake Casino, noted that the expansion is projected to create a $650 million economic impact in the Grand Rapids and Southwest Michigan region. With its 15-story 252-room hotel and 32,000 square-foot aquadome, the expansion is set to transform Gun Lake casino “into the entertainment destination of the Midwest,” according to Gun Lake Casino spokesperson Zach Harig. “This will provide even more employment opportunities and enhance Gun Lake Casino’s position as a tourism driver for western Michigan.”

“The Tribe remains steadfastly committed to reinvest in our collective future, for the benefit of tribal citizens, team members and the local community,” said Tribal Chairman Bob Peters. An accompanying “aquadome” will offer a fully enclosed glass domed space that functions as a resort-style pool by day and a nightlife entertainment destination by night, with the ability to transform from a tropical pool environment into a nightclub or banquet area. In addition to the 4-diamond hotel with luxury suites, the expansion will include a full-service spa and a new 137-seat restaurant. In a press release accompanying the announcement of the project in 2021, Gun Lake Casino emphasized its efforts to create new entertainment and resort experiences that make the Casino a one-of-a-kind resort destination.

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