A casino project by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Muskegon County has been approved by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The process now moves to the state, where the tribe will work with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on negotiations so the casino can be built at a former racetrack in Fruitport Township, according to a news release Thursday.
“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,” Tribal Ogema Larry Romanelli said. “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.”
