New Study: Gun Lake Tribe Contributed $1.5 Billion To Michigan Economy
A study measured Gun Lake Tribe's impact, and the results show the tribal casino and its businesses contributed $1.5 billion to the Michigan economy.
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A study measured Gun Lake Tribe's impact, and the results show the tribal casino and its businesses contributed $1.5 billion to the Michigan economy.
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