Gun Lake Casino at a glance
About Gun Lake Casino
Gun Lake Casino is a tribal gaming resort in Wayland, Michigan, owned and operated by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (the Gun Lake Tribe). The casino opened in 2011 and runs approximately 2,500 slot machines and 50 table games — including a dedicated poker room, Mini Baccarat, Craps, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, and Roulette — on a 24/7 schedule. Amenities include a hotel, multiple restaurants, bar, self-parking, valet, and shops. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Website: gunlakecasino.com.
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Gun Lake Casino
Wayland, Michigan
Wayland is in Allegan County in west-central Michigan, approximately 25 miles south of Grand Rapids via US-131. This proximity to Michigan’s second-largest city makes Gun Lake Casino the closest tribal gaming destination for the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band obtained federal recognition in 1999 after a lengthy legal process, and the casino’s 2011 opening followed years of federal land-in-trust proceedings. Gun Lake Casino has grown rapidly since opening into one of the larger west Michigan tribal gaming destinations.
Games at Gun Lake Casino
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Let It Ride Bonus Poker
- Mini Baccarat
- Poker Room
- Roulette
- Slot Machines
- Video Poker
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Ownership & Operation
- Owner
- Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians
- Operator
- Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians
- Opened
- 2011
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
2- 2,500 machines and 50 tables; poker room, Mini Baccarat, Craps — west Michigan's largest tribal floor
- 25 miles from Grand Rapids via US-131; hotel on site; 24/7 schedule
Watch-outs
1- 2011 opening means fewer decades of regional brand loyalty vs. older Michigan tribal casinos
West Michigan's largest tribal casino — 2,500 slots, 50 tables including poker room and Baccarat, 25 miles from Grand Rapids
Gun Lake Casino opened in 2011 as the Gun Lake Tribe's flagship property and has grown into west Michigan's largest tribal gaming destination. The 50-table floor includes Mini Baccarat, Craps, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, and a dedicated poker room — a depth that rivals the state's bigger tribal resorts. At 25 miles from Grand Rapids on US-131, it captures significant drive-in traffic from Michigan's second-largest city. Confirm current promotions and entertainment at gunlakecasino.com.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
