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Gun Lake Casino and Lakeshore Marine Corp Join Forces in Toys for Tots Campaign, Donating Over 1,000 Toys to Children in Need

Details: By Native News Online Staff; December 24, 2024

Gun Lake Casino (GLC), operated by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe), announced the remarkable outcome of its annual Toys for Tots collection drive, held from December 1 to December 15. During this period, GLC gathered over 1,000 new toys worth more than $35,000. The contributions included a variety of items, from baby toys to full-size bicycles, as well as electric scooters, dolls, stuffed animals, board games, footballs, basketballs, and more.

Guests at GLC were encouraged to donate by receiving complimentary slot play up to $100 each day in exchange for unwrapped toys along with a receipt.

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“The 2024 Toys for Tots campaign was a tremendous success,” said Carter Pavey, Vice President of Marketing. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our guests, team members, tribal community, Harley Davidson of Hudsonville, and the Lakeshore Marine Corps for helping us spread joy and love to children in West Michigan who need it the most.”

For many years, Gun Lake Casino has collaborated with the Lakeshore Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to deliver holiday joy to children in need across West Michigan. This year, the Lakeshore Marine Corps Reserve partnered with Harley-Davidson of Hudsonville to host a toy giveaway event on Saturday, December 21.

Gun Lake Casino is a leading gaming and entertainment destination conveniently located off Exit 61 on U.S. 131, halfway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The casino is nearing the completion of its $300 million expansion, which features a 252-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa, meeting spaces, and more dining options, all set to open in March 2025.

A standout feature of the expansion is the Wawyé Oasis, a stunning 32,000-square-foot glass atrium that will maintain a tropical climate year-round. This innovative space will include a cutting-edge entertainment center with several pools and will serve as a vibrant venue for nightlife, live concerts, and banquets. The Wawyé Oasis is scheduled to open in May 2025.

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Revo Casino Proposal Receives Support from Planning Board — An illustration of the proposed gaming facility included in the variance application documents.

MANCHESTER NH – During a meeting on Thursday evening, the Manchester Planning Board expressed support for a proposal that aims to demolish and reconstruct a new Revo Casino complex located on South Willow Street.

Following the granting of variances from the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment last month, two requests were presented to the Planning Board as part of the final steps prior to the commencement of the building reconstruction.

One of the requests involved reviewing a site plan application for the redevelopment, which aims to consolidate three plots into a single new lot. The two lots on John E. Devine Drive, currently home to the Even Hotel and the former Harley Davidson dealership, will effectively merge with the adjacent Revo lot to the south.

In the initial phase of renovations, both the Harley Davidson dealership and the hotel would be demolished to make way for a new two-story casino building measuring 67,175 square feet, accompanied by 290 parking spaces. After this phase, the existing Revo building would be taken down and replaced with an additional 750 parking spots.

The second request pertains to a conditional use permit that would allow the casino to operate without the full complement of required parking spaces during the construction of the additional spaces, which is anticipated to take about 3-6 months. The nearby bank would also be permitted to utilize some of the site’s parking, as demand from the bank and the casino is not expected to coincide.

The redesigned parking area will feature green space and improved stormwater permeability to address flooding concerns, as well as an internal “avenue” to manage traffic flow on-site and prominent landmarks near the newly integrated lot’s frontage on South Willow Street, establishing a recognizable point in one of the key gateway areas of the city, just off I-293.

Upon completion, the facility is projected to accommodate 730 gaming seats, include two restaurants, and feature an events center with a capacity of 800 for concerts and 300 for seated events.

The developers of the project have committed to replanting 43 trees removed from the site in another location within the city.

While no formal decision was reached during Thursday’s meeting, feedback from board members was largely affirmative.

“This is a unique opportunity to revitalize an area that serves as a gateway to the city,” noted Planning Board chair Bryce Kaw-uh.

“I appreciate your commitment to the city; this is a valuable project that is greatly needed in that area,” added Planning Board Aldermanic Liaison Dan Goonan.

A determination regarding the two requests is anticipated at the board’s next limited business meeting later this month, with construction on the casino redevelopment expected to span 18 months.

The casino will also require approval from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the installation of signage along the city’s right of way on South Willow Street, near the casino entrance. Currently, the casino uses parking spaces within this right-of-way; those will be removed, and a complete redesign of the entrance on South Willow is proposed to enhance traffic flow between the casino and the adjacent gas station.