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Grand Traverse Band Announces New Casino Planned For Benzie County

Nov. 28, 2024

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians has announced its intention to open a new gaming facility at 7282 Hoadley Road in Benzonia.

“The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians wishes to share with the public the exciting news that the tribe will open a new gaming facility on its trust land in Benzie County. The facility will create much-needed new employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth for the tribe and for the local community,” a press release states.

The statement continues, "The Tribe's Benzie County land is one of the parcels of land that was placed into trust and restored to the Tribe soon after the Tribe itself was restored to federal recognition."

"Consistent with the Tribe's policy of maintaining productive, open relationships with neighboring state and local authorities, the Tribe has engaged with relevant state and local officials to apprise them of the Tribe's plans. The Tribe looks forward to continuing to work with these officials, as well as stakeholders and the local Benzie community to address questions and to ensure that the project aligns with regional interests."

The timeline for the new facility has not been announced. The planned location is close to the intersection of US-31 and M-115 highways. 

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians already operates gaming facilities at Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg and Leelanau Sands Casino in Peshawbestown.

 

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