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December 13, 2024
Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino Make Donations to Underserved Tribal Communities in Canada and Michigan
(Wayland, Mich.) – Today, the Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino announced significant donations to underserved tribal communities in West Michigan, and a Canadian First Nation. The Wasauksing First Nation in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada received a monetary donation from the Tribe and Casino in the amount of $15,000. In addition, West Michigan urban Native Americans received 6,700 items valued at $73,000.
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November 21, 2024
Gun Lake Casino Toys for Tots Event on December 1, Offers Free Holiday Activities for the Whole Family
(Wayland, Mich.) – Gun Lake Casino (GLC) announced today its annual Toys for Tots collection, which will run from December 1 through December 15. On Sunday, December 1, from 9 AM –11 AM, GLC kicks off the annual event by inviting the public to take photos with Santa, decorate cookies, enjoy a hot cocoa station, play holiday games for gifts, and much more. Adults and children are welcome and encouraged to attend. This event is free with a toy donation.
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October 31, 2024
Gun Lake Casino Names Maria Dennison Director of Human Resources
(Wayland, Mich.) – Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today enthusiastically announced the addition of Maria Dennison, a 20-year Human Resources (HR) veteran, as its new Director. Maria's two decades of experience and previous roles working for tribal governments complement the management team well.
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October 23, 2024
Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino Annual “Stuff the Trailer” Donation Drive Headed to Wasauksing First Nation
(Wayland, Mich.) – Today, the Gun Lake Tribe and the Gun Lake Casino announced details of the annual “Stuff the Trailer” donation drive. Each year, an underprivileged tribal community is selected to receive donations, which include clothing, non-perishable food, household and personal items. All donations will be sent to the Wasauksing First Nation in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, this year.
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August 29, 2024
Gun Lake Casino Names Steve Peterson as Director of Food & Beverage Operations
(Wayland, Mich.) – Today, Gun Lake Casino (GLC) announced the addition of a new team member, Steve Peterson, as Director of Food & Beverage Operations. Steve’s impressive work spans 25 years in Forbes, AAA, and Michelin-rated hotels, casinos, and restaurants. His remarkable career includes over 50 hotels and over 130 restaurant openings across the US and worldwide.
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April 2, 2024
GUN LAKE CASINO’S SAL SEMOLA NAMED “BEST OF THE BEST” IN GAMING AND HOSPITALITY
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino proudly announced its CEO, Sal Semola, has been selected to the prestigious “Best of The Best” list in gaming and hospitality. The recognition comes from Bentley Price Associates, a worldwide executive sourcing specialist in the hospitality industry for nearly five decades.
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March 1, 2024
GUN LAKE CASINO BRINGS COMEDY, BRAND NEW MUSIC, AND BURLESQUE TO SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino guests will have no shortage of exciting live shows in the weeks ahead, including a nationally-known comedienne, an album release, and even some spicey burlesque to the 131 Sportsbar and Lounge.
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February 2024
GUN LAKE CASINO NAMES RONALDO PASCUAL DIRECTOR OF HOTEL OPERATIONS
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino enthusiastically named Ronaldo Pascual its Director of Hotel Operations. Pascual has a distinguished 20-year career managing Forbes 4-Star / AAA 4-Diamond rated hotel casino resort operations.
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February 8, 2024
GUN LAKE CASINO ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino announced a significant investment of $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment, and gaming amenities.
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December 21, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO TOYS FOR TOTS BRINGS HUNDREDS OF NEW TOYS FOR AREA CHILDREN
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its annual Toys for Tots fundraiser and toy collection, held from December 1 through December 16.
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December 13, 2023
GUN LAKE TRIBE AND GUN LAKE CASINO ANNUAL “STUFF THE TRAILER” DONATIONS SENT TO WALPOLE ISLAND TRIBAL NATION IN CANADA
(Wayland, MI) - Today, Gun Lake Casino and the Gun Lake Tribe sent a trailer filled with donated goods to the Walpole Island First Nation in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada.
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November 29, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO TOYS FOR TOTS CHARITY EVENT RUNS DEC. 1-16
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today announced its annual Toys for Tots fundraiser, and the toy collection will run from December 1 through December 16.
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November 9, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO SURPASSES FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
(Wayland, MI) - For the ninth consecutive year, Gun Lake Casino (GLC) proudly supported the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign during the month of October. GLC team members set a goal to raise over $23,000 this year.
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October 2023
DEER WIDOW WEEKEND AT GUN LAKE CASINO. GLC BOOKS MALE REVIEW SHOW “FEEL THE MAGIC” IN NOVEMBER
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today announced the popular male dance performance, “Feel the Magic” is coming to 131 Sportsbar & Lounge for a “lady's night out” on November 18, to coincide with the opening weekend of deer hunting.
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October 11, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO DONATES $10,000 TO ALLEGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR NEW K-9
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department (ACSD) for the purchase of a new K-9 named Jaxx.
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September 28, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO SUPPORTS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2023 AT GLC: DONATE, EDUCATE, VOLUNTEER
(Wayland, MI) - For the ninth consecutive year, Gun Lake Casino (GLC) is proudly supporting the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign. Last year GLC raised over $23,000 and is looking to surpass that figure this year.
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September 1, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO GUEST WINS SLOT JACKPOT OF $727,270!
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today announced a progressive slot jackpot of a whopping $727,270 to a lucky guest from Grandville, Michigan. The payout was from the Ultimate Fire Link Explosion slot machine.
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August 29, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO, GUN LAKE INVESTMENTS DONATES REFRIGERATOR TO WAYLAND VFW
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today purchased and delivered a refrigerator to the Wayland VFW valued at $3,500. The donation was made possible with a combined effort between GLC, Gun Lake Investments (GLI), and GLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sal Semola.
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April 25, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO NAMED ONE OF WEST MICHIGAN’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES FOR A FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR
(Wayland, MI) - For a fourth consecutive year, Gun Lake Casino has been named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). more.
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March 23, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN ANNOUNCE A “WINNING” PARTNERSHIP FOR INCLUSION!
(Wayland, MI) - Today, leadership from Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI), Gun Lake Casino, and Gun Lake Tribe gathered to announce a new state-wide partnership, including the presenting sponsorship of the world's largest Special Olympics training facility located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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January 11, 2023
GUN LAKE CASINO’S CBK RESTAURANT TO OFFER BREAKFAST
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) is excited to announce it will offer breakfast at CBK (Craft, Bar, Kitchen), a restaurant located within the casino. CBK breakfast will be offered beginning this Friday January 13, with serving hours from 7am to 11am seven days a week.
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December 16, 2022
GUN LAKE TRIBE AND GUN LAKE CASINO DONATE TO AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe), announced it has collected monetary donations of over $11,000, along with hundreds of physical goods which will be delivered to the American Indian Center in Chicago.
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December 13, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO RE-OPENS ITS POKER ROOM
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino announced the re-opening of its poker room, which closed its doors indefinitely at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the casino’s “Play it Safe” initiative.
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November 14, 2022
BRIAN JOHNSON NAMED GUN LAKE CASINO'S NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is proud to announce the hiring of Brian Johnson as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Johnson will bring almost 30 years’ worth of financial experience to the casino through his work in several roles at properties across the Midwest.
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September 2, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO'S OUTSTANDING TEAM MEMBERS RECOGNIZED WITH "TOP GUN" AWARDS
(Wayland, MI) - Today, Gun Lake Casino announced it has further recognized Team Members who have distinguished themselves to casino guests and their peers with “Top Gun” awards. The Top Gun awards started ten years ago and are given to only four Team Members per quarter.
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August 16, 2022
LAM VONGSAKOUN NAMED GUN LAKE CASINO'S NEW VP OF HOSPITALITY
(Wayland, MI) - Today, Gun Lake Casino enthusiastically announced the selection of Lam Vongsakoun as its Vice President of Hospitality, a corporate leader in the casino hospitality industry who will oversee the current food & beverage operation, and future hotel expansion effective immediately.
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August 10, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO AWARDS TEAM MEMBERS OVER $750,000 IN BONUSES
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) announced details of its most recent distribution of team member bonuses of over $750,000. Such bonus incentive payments are regularly distributed on a quarterly basis as a means of recognizing the essential role of each team member.
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June 22, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO NAMED ONE OF WEST MICHIGAN’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
(Wayland, MI) - For a third consecutive year, Gun Lake Casino has been named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
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June 7, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO ISSUES $7.4 MILLION IN BIANNUAL REVENUE PAYMENT
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino’s revenue-sharing continues to make a major impact throughout the local community and the State of Michigan. The biannual payment stemming from the period of October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, amounted to over $7.4 million to three different recipient entities.
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May 19, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO BREAKS GROUND ON PHASE 5 EXPANSION
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino has officially broken ground on the upcoming $300-million addition to the west side of the property. The expansion will transform the casino into a hotel resort with countless amenities.
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May 16, 2022
TOM MALLOY NAMED GUN LAKE CASINO VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino has announced the hiring of experienced Gaming Executive Tom Malloy as the new Vice President of Marketing. With over 30 years of gaming and hospitality experience, Malloy has held several different roles at properties across the United States.
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May 2, 2022
SAL SEMOLA PROMOTED TO CEO OF GUN LAKE CASINO
(Wayland, MI) - The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, otherwise known as the Gun Lake Tribe, has announced the promotion of Sal Semola to CEO. Since being hired as President and COO of Gun Lake Casino in 2017, Semola has helped the property grow into a premier gaming and entertainment destination in West Michigan.
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April 29, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO HIRES BRETT MILLER AS DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is pleased to announce the addition of Brett Miller as the new Director of Security. Most recently Miller served as a security manager at Firekeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek where he managed over 40 security officers.
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April 28, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO HIRES ENDEA SMITH AS VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino has announced the hiring of Endea Smith for the new Vice President of Human Resources position. Smith has over 25 years of experience in the casino industry, including recently as a multi-property Vice President of Human Resources at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania.
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February 22, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO LIFTS MASK MANDATE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
(Wayland, MI) - Following the updated COVID-19 numbers from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Gun Lake Casino is lifting its mask mandate, effective immediately. As of February 19, Allegan County saw just a 31.2 daily new cases per 100,000, down from 182 daily new cases at the start of January.
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January 11, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO DONATES $13,500 TO REPAIR FAILING BOILER AT EXODUS PLACE TRANSITIONAL HOME
(Wayland, MI) - With the cold winter months upon us, it’s imperative to have a good heating system in place, especially for those experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, Exodus Place in Grand Rapids, which is Michigan’s largest men’s transitional housing facility, didn’t have that for the start of the winter season.
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January 7, 2022
GUN LAKE CASINO DONATES $4,000 TO ALLEGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR K-9 TRAINING
(Wayland, MI) - In support of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, Gun Lake Casino is donating $4,000 to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department to cover the cost of K-9 training. The department, which currently has four dogs, will be retiring six-year-old K9 Lajki in March due to health issues.
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June 29, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO TEAM MEMBER CAR GIVEAWAY
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is celebrating new, and existing team members by giving away a brand new 2022 Nissan Kicks. The casino announced today that it will host a drawing this December for all eligible team members, hired by October 1, 2021, and in good standing as of December 1, 2021.
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June 24, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS MUSIC VENUE TO BE RENAMED GLC LIVE AT 20 MONROE
(Grand Rapids, MI) - Live Nation today announced that Gun Lake Casino (GLC) will be the new name-in-title sponsor of the popular downtown Grand Rapids venue formerly known as 20 Monroe Live. The venue, owned and operated by Live Nation and opened in 2017, is now known as GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
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May 17, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO RAISES MINIMUM STARTING WAGE TO $14 PER HOUR
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC) announced a significant increase to the company’s minimum starting wage for all positions – effective June 1, 2021.
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April 26, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO UNVEILS NEW DINING CONCEPTS
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is excited to reveal the lineup of two exquisite restaurants and a new entertainment space, included in the most recent $100 million expansion, scheduled to open at the end of summer 2021.
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April 23, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES PLAY GUN LAKE
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino announced today the official launch of the online casino platform Play Gun Lake in the state of Michigan, powered by Parx Casino.
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April 19, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO REVEALS PLAN FOR $300 MILLION EXPANSION
(Wayland, MI) - Today, the Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino have officially revealed new expansion plans for the casino’s property. The $300 million project will transform the current location into a hotel resort with endless amenities.
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April 02, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO SHOWS SUPPORT TO VACCINATED GUESTS AND TEAM MEMBERS
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is showing support to those who have volunteered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The casino announced today that it will provide $20 in Free Slot Play to guests and thousands of dollars in prizes to team members who have been fully vaccinated.
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March 31, 2021
JOSEF HUBER BECOMES EXECUTIVE CHEF OF GUN LAKE CASINO
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino is excited to announce the appointment of experienced culinary artist, Josef Huber, as the new executive chef, effective immediately. Chef Huber joins Gun Lake Casino with over 40 years of culinary experience from restaurants across the world.
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March 29, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO PROVIDES A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF HYGIENE KITS FOR EXODUS PLACE
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino, a proud supporter of Exodus Place, provided the funding needed to purchase a year’s supply of hygiene kits for men facing homelessness in the Grand Rapids area.
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March 10, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO GUEST WINS JACKPOT OF $288,443.30 WHILE PLAYING BLACKJACK
(Wayland, MI) - One lucky Gun Lake Casino table games player had much to celebrate early Wednesday morning. Thanks to this historical win, the guest is going home with pockets full of cash.
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February 12, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO PROVIDES VALENTINE’S DAY MEALS FOR DÉGAGÉ MINISTRIES
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino, a supporter of Dégagé Ministries since 2011, provided hundreds of meals to feed those in need in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The meals are to be served throughout the day on Friday, February 12.
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February 01, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE
(Bradley, MI) - Today, the Gun Lake Tribe (Tribe) announced the ten-year anniversary of the Gun Lake Casino (Casino). The Tribe released findings of a new economic impact report dating back to the Casino’s public opening on February 10, 2011. To date, the Tribe has invested $415 million into the Casino, while directly paying $502 million in wages.
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February 1, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO CELEBRATING TEN YEARS IN THE WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY
(Wayland, MI) - February 10, 2021 marks the 10th anniversary for Gun Lake Casino, a premiere entertainment and dining destination in Michigan. The casino has grown throughout the past decade, standing out with a respectful reputation in the casino industry.
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January, 21, 2021
GUN LAKE CASINO PROVIDES $639,000 IN BONUSES TO TEAM MEMBERS
(Wayland, MI) - Gun Lake Casino (GLC), announced it has distributed over $639,000 in quarterly incentives to team members in January, a token of gratitude for the effort each team member has played in making Gun Lake Casino the best location to work for in West Michigan.