![]() Plans for the off-reservation casino include 1,700 slot machines, 35 table games and a 220-room hotel. Tribal officials say the project would produce $15 million in annual tax revenue for the state and millions for local governments. ![]() The tribe has promised 1,500 full-time jobs and 1,500 construction and ancillary jobs as part of the $180 million project. The tribe’s proposal dates back to 2008 when it purchased the race track formerly known as Great Lakes Downs. “We thank the Muskegon Community and other West Michigan communities for their support over the past 12 years and we look forward to putting shovels in the ground.” “This ruling clears the way for our Tribe to work with the Governor to create 3,000 new jobs and a permanent, year-round entertainment venue in Muskegon County,” Larry Romanelli, tribal ogema or elected leader, said in a statement. Bureau of Indian Affairs in December issued a decision and a two-part determination in favor of the project proposed for a former horse racing track near the intersection of U.S 31 and I-96. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians has received the necessary federal approvals for its planned Muskegon County casino and is now calling on the Whitmer administration to approve a new gaming compact before starting construction.
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