WAYLAND, MI — Staff members at Gun Lake Casino received more than $611,000 total in quarterly incentives this November, the casino announced Tuesday.

The casino, which employs almost 1,000 team members, has awarded over $16.4 million through its bonus program since 2011, according to a news release from the employer.

“Throughout these times our priority focus has been the health and safety of our guests and team members with our Play It Safe Initiative," said Sal Semola, Gun Lake Casino president and chief operating officer.

“I extend a heartfelt thank you to our team members and the community for complying with our safety protocols and continuing to follow these measures diligently. The awarded bonuses are only one way we display our appreciation for the constant efforts of the hundreds of team members we employ.”

The casino — located along U.S. 131 in Allegan County, between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids — became the latest casino in Southwest Michigan to open a sportsbook, the Stage 131 Sportsbook and Lounge, on Oct. 3.

Related: Gun Lake Casino latest in Michigan to add sports betting

Recently named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources, the casino is among the largest employers in Allegan County.

With the opening of the sportsbook, the reopening of the Harvest Buffet and the continuation of a $100 million expansion, the casino has a variety of immediate openings, the release states. Open positions include full- and part-time, hourly and salary and are available in multiple departments for all experience levels. For more information on Gun Lake Casino and career opportunities, visit www.gunlakecasino.com.

Built in 2011, Gun Lake Casino features over 2,000 slot machines, 47 game tables, a high-limit room, a 300-seat buffet, a 225-seat café, as well as lounges, bars and live entertainment.

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