What’s the Deal With Gun Lake Casino’s 21 MPH Speed Limit?

I’ve been to Gun Lake Casino plenty of times since I moved to West Michigan in 2021. Sometimes I enjoy losing my money on a little blackjack, other times I just want to press my luck on the slots. But on my last visit, something caught my eye before I even made it inside. The speed limit on the property is 21 miles per hour.

At first, I thought maybe I misread the sign. Twenty-one isn’t exactly a standard speed limit. You’ll see 20 in school zones or parking lots, and 25 on residential streets. But 21? That’s oddly specific.

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I did what any curious person would do, I immediately jumped on to my phone and searched online for answers. Turns out, there’s no official explanation. No quirky backstory, no casino statement. The sign is just a mystery.

Of course, the most obvious theory is that it’s a nod to Michigan's legal gambling age. You have to be 21 to step onto the gaming floor, so maybe this is the casino’s tongue in cheek way of reminding you about that rule before you even park.

Either way, it’s one of those little details that makes you do a double take. Next time you’re headed to Gun Lake, keep an eye out for the sign. And if you somehow find out the real reason behind it, let me in on the secret, because honestly it's kind of driving me crazy.