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Local officials surprised by Gun Lake Tribe revenue sharing
Friday, June 3, 2011  

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Local governments in Michigan were expecting a share of gaming revenues from the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, but they were surprised by the amount of the check that was presented on Thursday.

"This is a lot more than we ever expected," Wayland Township Supervisor Roger VanVolkinburg said after seeing the $514,871 check, The Grand Rapids Press reported.

The $514,871 represents 2 percent of electronic gaming revenues at the Gun Lake Casino. The facility opened in February and the check covers the first two months of operation.

"This is going to become just the start of long-term economic growth for our community," said Vice Chairman Ed Pigeon, the Press reported.

The tribe also shared $2.1 million with the state, representing 8 percent of electronic gaming revenues.

Get the Story:
Gun Lake Tribe Delivers Revenue Sharing to Local Board (WKZO 6/3)
What would you do with $515,000? After getting that much from the Gun Lake Casino, Wayland area officials start planning (The Grand Rapids Press 6/3)
Casino gives first rev. sharing checks (WOOD-TV 6/2)

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Gun Lake Tribe shares $2.5M in casino revenue in two months (6/2)

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