'As a federally recognized Indian tribe, the Gun Lake Tribe is a sovereign government and will continue to make decisions to protect the community,' the casino says. SEE MORE: WATCH: State issues 3-week order with new COVID-19 restrictions The casino made the announcement on its website, two days after the three-week COVID-19 emergency order issued Sunday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Gun Lake Casino says today it will 'remain open' and implement several temporary changes 'to further protect the community.'