Play Gun Lake, Powered By Parx Casino, Is 12th Michigan Online Casino To Launch

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Play Gun Lake, powered by Parx Casino, has gone live, marking the launch of Michigan’s 12th online casino.

Online sports betting has not yet been authorized on the platform, despite its partnership with West Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe.

At 11 a.m. ET on Friday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board declared that Parx is now permitted to provide online casino gaming. The website became operational in the evening of the same day, while a press release confirming its launch was released shortly after 7 p.m.

Play Gun Lake is Michigan’s 12th online casino

The online casino brand, Play Gun Lake, becomes a new addition to the already competitive market, which will eventually expand to include a total of 15 brands.

Jose Flores, vice president and general manager for Gun Lake Casino, expressed his excitement in announcing the official launch of Play Gun Lake. Powered by our partner Parx Casino, this new online gaming platform aims to provide Michigan players with the latest and highest quality gaming experience. With Play Gun Lake, our guests can now enjoy their favorite casino games online, while still receiving the same trusted entertainment experience offered by Gun Lake Casino.

There are 31 slot machines and seven table games available at Play Gun Lake.

Early success and more internet gaming on the way

PointsBet, FireKeepers, and Soaring Eagle have not received approval for internet gaming. However, FireKeepers and Soaring Eagle are also awaiting approval for both sports betting and internet gaming.

At present, none of the three brands, including Gun Lake, have disclosed any intention to introduce online poker in the future. Initially, they will solely focus on offering online casino services.

On January 22nd, online sports betting and internet gaming were introduced in Michigan, resulting in an astounding achievement. Within just 69 days, the venture managed to generate an impressive $204.2 million in revenue from internet gaming.

West Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe had busy week

In Wayland, the Gun Lake Tribe manages and runs the Gun Lake Casino.

Parx Casino, located in suburban Philadelphia, has joined forces with the tribe to offer its online gambling products, extending its reach across Pennsylvania.

This week, Gun Lake Casino unveiled plans for a $300 million expansion project, which includes the addition of a resort to their casino located in the Grand Rapids-area.

In addition, Parx has formed a partnership with PlayTech, a casino gaming supplier based in the United Kingdom that is seeking to broaden its presence in the American market.

Live gaming studios in Southfield, a suburb of Detroit, have already been secured by PlayTech.

In a statement, MGCB executive director Richard Kalm expressed his appreciation for the inclusion of Gun Lake Casino and partner Parx in Michigan’s expanding online gaming market, which already comprises 13 operators and providers. He highlighted that their involvement will contribute to generating revenue that will be utilized for education, economic development, and the betterment of the Gun Lake Band’s tribal community.

On Friday, Kalm made the announcement that he will be stepping down soon. Additionally, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has already revealed her nominee, Henry Williams, who currently serves as the deputy director of MGCB, to take over Kalm’s position.

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