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Michigan’s Gun Lake Casino reflects broader shift as casinos add spas, dining, and social spaces

Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:26 PM
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  • Tyler Andrews, PlayMichigan

Casinos around the U.S. are putting more money into spas, food, entertainment, and outdoor amenities.

Casino operators are using non-gaming amenities to reposition themselves as full resort destinations. The goal is to attract younger adult customers who may be less interested in spending long stretches on a traditional gaming floor.

That broader trend is visible in Michigan’s Gun Lake Casino Resort.

A report said casino developers and operators are redesigning properties around experiences beyond slots and table games. The amenities range from food halls, artist-driven design, and public parks to sportsbook lounges meant to feel more like neighborhood gathering spots.