The Tribal Ogema is optimistic that their renewed efforts will finally bear fruit. But, he understood the governor's view about their request last year.Įven so, the tribe is still determined to realize its gaming dream. Romanelli said that they waited for federal recognition throughout 2022 as that has been their major obstacle to developing another casino in the region. He revealed that he had called the governor requesting to meet with her. Yet, she will handle the same issue again.ĭrew Ellis from PlayMichigan states that Larry Romanelli, the Tribal Ogema, wants to meet with Whitmer soon to discuss their license reapplication. Whitmer halted the Little River Band's plan to develop another gaming property in her county almost ten months ago. It wants to build a casino near Fruitport Township, Muskegon County, and the tribal leaders are seeking a face-to-face meeting with Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Yet, the gaming venue is determined to reapply for another gaming license in Michigan. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians owns and manages the Little River Band Casino.
