(Photo/Levi Rickert for Native News Online) SHKODÉ Chophouse named for the Pottawatomi word for fire, the new restaurant honors Gun Lake Tribe’s heritage through attention to flavor and quality with locally sourced and freshly harvested ingredients. SHKODÉ Chophouse features flame-grilled steaks and seafood. Throughout the 10-year history of the casino thousands of jobs have been created, and millions of dollars has been spent on goods and services from Michigan-based companies, according to the Tribe. The Gun Lake Tribe is proud to have built a truly first-class operation that has greatly enhanced the quality of life for its citizens and the local community, Peters said.

The expansion was built on the south side of the facility, making the new restaurants and entertainment areas closer to 129th Avenue for greater convenience and enhanced “curb appeal.” Since opening, the Tribe has invested $415 million in the property, including with the latest expansion, which adds 450 more slot machines and electronic table games. “With each new amenity and expansion, we increase our ability to contribute to the well being of the community and our tribal citizens.” “As a tribal citizen and a member of this community, I am proud to watch the growth of Gun Lake Casino,” Peters said. The new 72,000-square foot expansion features more seating for live concerts and sporting events, additional gaming space, outdoor fire-lit entertainment, and dining space, enhanced exterior features, and the ability for a guest to place wagers on their favorite sporting event. Gun Lake Tribe Chairman Bob Peters and tribal council members cut the ribbon on the Gun Lake Casino’s $100-million expansion last Friday morning.

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