Michigan's Gun Lake Casino to open sports betting lounge

Gun Lake Casino has announced that it will open its new sports betting lounge 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and subsequently join the growing list of Michigan casinos adding this vertical to their offerings.

According to a press release, inside Gun Lake Casino’s Stage 131 Sportsbook and Lounge, guests will place bets on a range of sports, including pro and college football, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, soccer, boxing, mixed martial arts, tennis and more.

The property, located along U.S. 131 in Allegan County, has become the latest casino in Michigan to add sports betting to its offerings since the vertical launched earlier this year ahead of March Madness.

However, the tournament was canceled the next day due to the coronavirus pandemic. This summer, Four Winds and Firekeepers both opened up sports betting after casinos were allowed to reopen in July, Mass Live reports.

🚨 THE SPORTSBOOK IS OPENING🚨 Get your bets ready, because the long awaited opening for the #Sportsbook at Gun Lake Casino is here! Join us at the new premiere destination to watch and wager on sporting events starting Saturday, October 3 at 10AM! pic.twitter.com/MzcGOPbYMy

— Gun Lake Casino (@GunLakeCasino) September 30, 2020

Given that many U.S. sports are still delayed due to coronavirus, guests have the option to view and bet on international sporting events as well, according to the release.

The lounge is fully staffed with sportsbook writers to support guests who are new to sports betting, said Jose Flores, vice president and general manager of Gun Lake Casino.

"Our dedication to provide an exceptional sports betting experience stems from our continued reputation of top quality entertainment," Flores said. "We have worked diligently to create a comfortable and exciting atmosphere within Stage 131 Sportsbook and Lounge for all guests interested in sports betting."