 The first steps in creating a new casino in Cass Lake are underway. Reporter Cheryl Moore tells us about the different opportunities the project will bring. It's in an ideal location, right on highway two in Cass Lake. After months of planning, the ground was finally broken on the new palace casino. Taking a look at Indian gaming in its history, what Indian gaming has been able to provide to Indian, you know, to reservations and tribes, it's allowed them to diversify, help them build their own economies, help them expand services. The decision to make a new casino came after much thought and consideration. The project was given the go after an 80-20 vote from the Leech Lake Band membership. We did a good feasibility study and really kind of took a good look at, you know, what is the amenities that we need? What is this new casino going to look like compared to the casino that we already have? This dirt represents more than just a brand new casino. It's also bringing more than 450 jobs and new opportunities to Cass Lake. We can do more events, more activities and help the band membership more in programs, businesses. The building will have a pool, fitness center, family restaurant, arcade, and more than 200 slot machines and a blackjack table. The architects will be working closely with the council in the next coming months to make the vision a reality. As Leech Lake Tribal Chairman, I want to thank Shakopee Minnewakudin Council and community members for allowing this to happen, helping us with our financing. You know, it means a lot to us here. We really feel that this is a game changer for Leech Lake, being that the location changed. Obviously, there's a lot of reinvigorating of the town that people are kind of seeing. Reporting in Cass Lake, Shromor, Lake Lanuse. The new casino is set to open in the summer of 2019. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lake Lanuse, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lake Lan Public Television.