Michigan House approves Gun Lake Band compact

Thursday, August 9, 2007  

The Michigan House voted 63-41 on Wednesday to approve a Class III gaming compact with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe.

The compact calls for the tribe to share between 8-10 percent of slot machine revenues. The local government will also receive a cut of revenues.

The tribe is still awaiting final approval of its land-into-trust application. A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by casino opponents.

Michigan is home to more than 18 tribal and non-tribal gaming facilities.

Get the Story:
Allegan casino foes vow to block compact (The Grand Rapids Press 8/9)
House approves casino compact with Gun Lake tribe (AP 8/8)