Casino embarks on $300m expansion

Gun Lake Casino in Michigan has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $300m project that will see the venue transform into “a first-class destination resort.”

Owned by the Gun Lake Tribe, the new resort is expected to open in March 2025 on the west side of the casino in Wayland Township.

The new venue aims to add a 15-floor hotel, featuring 252 rooms and a 32,000sq.ft Aquadome. According to CEO Sal Semola, the expansion will provide more non-gaming amenities.

Bob Peters, chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe, said the hotel and Aquadome will be “spectacular” and “nothing like you’ve seen around here.”

He added that “while the process will take 34 months, it will be something to enjoy for many years to come.” The new amenity will be kept at 82 degrees year-round and will be able to transform for different events needed.