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Gun Lake Tribe shares more than $9.5 million in gaming revenues (December 4, 2019)
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, has shared more than $91 million with Michigan since 2011.
Gun Lake Tribe shares another $8.2 million in gaming revenues in Michigan (June 4, 2019)
Gaming continues to be good business for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and its neighbors in Michigan.
Little River Band off-reservation casino faces opposition from fellow tribes (March 18, 2019)
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is pursuing an off-reservation casino in Michigan but fellow tribes aren't happy about it.
Gun Lake Tribe shares shares $9 million with communities in Michigan (December 5, 2018)
Gaming continues to be good business for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and its neighbors.
Gun Lake Tribe shares another $7.6 million in gaming revenues with community (June 14, 2018)
The Gun Lake Tribe just shared more than $7.6 million in gaming revenues in Michigan, bringing the total to date to more than $109 million.
National Congress of American Indians praises win in homelands case (February 27, 2018)
The National Congress of American Indians is congratulating the Gun Lake Tribe for its victory at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Gun Lake Tribe welcomes victory as Supreme Court puts end to homelands lawsuit (February 27, 2018)
The leader of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians is hailing a decision from the nation's highest court as a victory for all of Indian Country.
Supreme Court sides with Indian Country in long-running homelands case (February 27, 2018)
In a victory for Indian Country, the nation's highest court has confirmed that Congress can protect tribal homelands from litigation.
Gun Lake Tribe marks major milestone with management of casino (February 8, 2018)
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, is now in full control of its casino in Michigan.
Gun Lake Tribe surpasses $100 million mark in gaming revenues shared in Michigan (December 11, 2017)
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, surpassed a major gaming milestone in Michigan.
Supreme Court hears arguments in long-running Gun Lake Tribe homeland case (November 7, 2017)
The U.S. Supreme Court finally heard arguments in its first, and so far only, Indian law case of the term and one member boiled the dispute down to a seemingly simple question.
Gun Lake Tribe secures strong local support in casino case except for one town (October 13, 2017)
Local governments are backing the Gun Lake Tribe as it defends its casino before the U.S. Supreme Court. Except for one town.
Gun Lake Tribe shares oral arguments with Trump team in Supreme Court case (October 10, 2017)
Things are shaping as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares for its first Indian law case of the term.
Gun Lake Tribe arrests suspect accused of attacking patrons in casino lot (October 6, 2017)
A Michigan man tried to rob two women -- one of them a citizen of the Sault Tribe -- in the Gun Lake Tribe's casino parking lot but they fought back.
Gun Lake Tribe draws in more allies as Supreme Court considers casino case (September 25, 2017)
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians is seeing widespread support as it defends its casino in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.
Supreme Court sets November 7 arguments in long-running land-into-trust case (September 6, 2017)
The U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing Patchak v. Zinke, a land-into-trust case being closely watched in Indian Country, on November 7.
Gun Lake Tribe shares another $6.7M in casino funds in Michigan (June 5, 2017)
Since the Gun Lake Casino opened in 2011, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians has shared more than $93 million with Michigan.
Gun Lake Tribe opens doors to $76M expansion of gaming facility (May 3, 2017)
The Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan, is now nearly double in size.
Gun Lake Tribe eager to defend casino in Supreme Court challenge (May 2, 2017)
The nation's highest court has agreed to review a federal law that shields the Michigan tribe's casino from litigation.
Supreme Court brings bad news to tribes by taking up land case (May 1, 2017)
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians has been hoping to leave the legal drama behind but the nation's highest court won't let that happen.
Gun Lake Tribe prepares for grand opening of $76M casino expansion (April 28, 2017)
With a long-running lawsuit nearly behind them, the leaders of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians are preparing for the next chapter in their Indian gaming success story.
Supreme Court relists petition in Gun Lake Tribe gaming land case (April 25, 2017)
A non-Indian man who lives three miles from the tribe's casino in Michigan is trying to keep his long-running lawsuit alive.
Supreme Court takes no action on long-running tribal land case (April 24, 2017)
The Trump administration and Indian Country will have to wait a little longer to learn the status of the Patchak petition.
Supreme Court declines to hear yet another Indian Country case (April 17, 2017)
In a positive move for tribal interests, the nation's highest court refused to reopen a lawsuit that targeted the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Trump team gets more time in Supreme Court tribal casino case (February 27, 2017)
The Gun Lake Tribe is already operating a successful casino in Michigan but a non-Indian man won't drop his long-running lawsuit.
Gun Lake Tribe shares nearly $5.8M in gaming revenue in Michigan (December 9, 2016)
Gaming continues to be good business for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and its neighbors.
Michigan tribes share $28.6M in gaming funds with communities (October 31, 2016)
The amount shared in 2015 was 1.8 percent lower than the year prior as some tribes saw declines in their net wins.
Federal appeals court backs Gun Lake Tribe land-into-trust law (July 15, 2016)
Congress has the power to ratify land-into-trust acquisitions, a move that protects the Michigan tribe from litigation.
Gun Lake Tribe seeks to hire more employees for growing casino (July 14, 2016)
The tribe has embarked on a $76 million expansion of its casino in Michigan.
Gun Lake Tribe shares $88M in gaming revenues with community (April 19, 2016)
The Gun Lake Casino has been a boom to local communities and the state of Michigan.
Gun Lake Tribe to nearly double size of casino with $76M project (April 12, 2016)
The addition to the Gun Lake Casino in Michigan will debut in the summer of 2017.
Gun Lake Tribe offers update on expansion at casino in Michigan (April 8, 2016)
The tribe is adding more jobs and new options to the Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan.
Gun Lake Tribe starts preliminary work for expansion at casino (January 7, 2016)
The Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan, will see more gaming space, a 300-seat buffet, a larger lounge and entertainment area and a larger employee dining room and lounge.
Gun Lake Tribe withholds revenue sharing payment in Michigan (August 18, 2015)
After sharing more than $60 million with the state, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians said no more until a dispute over online lottery tickets is resolved.
Non-Indian man plans appeal in loss of Gun Lake Tribe casino case (July 6, 2015)
David Patchak, who wants money from the tribe, will take the case to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for the second time since 2008.
Judge supports Gun Lake Tribe in battle over land-into-trust law (June 18, 2015)
The Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act of 2014 protects the tribe's gaming facility from litigation.
Non-Indian man disputes law protecting Gun Lake Tribe's casino (December 10, 2014)
A non-Indian man who lives three miles from the casino has made it clear he wants a monetary settlement from the tribe.
Gun Lake Tribe surpasses $60M mark in shared gaming revenues (December 9, 2014)
The tribe hit a major milestone since the opening of its casino in February 2011.
Gun Lake Tribe awaits court action in long-running gaming case (October 6, 2014)
One law professor thinks the non-Indian plaintiff who filed the case won't go away quietly.
Attorney claims case against Gun Lake Tribe's casino still alive (October 2, 2014)
The Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, however, requires the lawsuit to be dismissed.
Gun Lake Tribe hails new law that protects casino from litigation (September 29, 2014)
President Obama signed S.1603, the Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, into law on Friday.
House passes bill to shield Gun Lake Tribe casino from litigation (September 17, 2014)
The bill can now be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature with the goal of ending a lawsuit that one lawmaker described as 'frivolous.'
Vote set on bill to protect Gun Lake Tribe's casino from litigation (September 15, 2014)
The bill ensures that land already held in trust for the tribe can't be challenged in federal court.
Judge upset with lack of movement in Gun Lake Tribe gaming case (September 4, 2014)
A federal judge expressed frustration with a non-Indian landowner who wants a monetary payment in connection with the casino owned by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.
Judge schedules hearing in Gun Lake Tribe's gaming land litigation (September 2, 2014)
The hearing comes two years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Salazar v. Patchak.