Second Media Report That Firekeepers Casino Will Not Begin Construction Until 2009

Although the Nottawaseppi Huron Band has consistently stated that the construction of the new Firekeepers Casino will begin in the Spring of 2008, with an opening in 2009, we now have the second media report that construction will not begin until 2009. This new report follows another report that construction has been delayed.

After Saganing Eagle's Landing, Next New Casino Is FireKeepers Casino Between Marshall And Battle Creek

While gamblers await the delayed opening of Saganing Eagle's Landing Casino, near Standish, Michigan, the focus shifts to the next new casino in Michigan, the FireKeepers Casino, which will be constructed in Emmett Township, Michigan, located between Battle Creek and Marshall, near 11 Mile Road and I-94 Interstate. The casino is scheduled to open in early to mid 2009.

Firekeepers Casino will be owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potowatomi Indians, and will be managed by Full House Resorts, Inc.

The casino is reported to be a $270 million development, with a 230,000 square foot casino, featuring between 2000 and 2500 slot machines, and between 44 and 110 table games, and a 2,000 space covered parking garage. The casino is reportedly going to create 700 construction jobs and 2500 full time jobs. The casino is being built under the direction of construction manager Clark Construction Company.