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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 11:28

Michigan internet gaming, sports betting ‘off to a good start’ with first revenue data

Internet gaming and sports betting operators in Michigan reported $42.7 million in gross revenue for the 10-day period after Jan. 22 when several platforms went live.

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 19 July 2020 17:24

Pandemic deals major financial, cultural blow to Michigan tribes

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, or Gun Lake Tribe, took swift action early on in the COVID-19 pandemic to shut down its casino and parts of its government operations. “We want to lead with compassion and show that we’re supporting everyone and their safety and their well being,” said Bob Peters, chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe, pictured at the tribe’s government complex in Bradley, south of Grand Rapids.

More than four months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes have fared better from a health care perspective than many other Native American tribes nationally.

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 19 July 2020 17:17

CDFI helps bridge financing gap for Native entrepreneurs

DOWAGIAC — After they prepared for the opening of the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, the leaders of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi years ago sought ways to use the revenues to assist tribal citizens to achieve self-sufficiency.

Published in Finance

Monday, 13 July 2020 14:32