[DetroitSky]

Greektown Casino rebrands with new name Hollywood Casino, adds new amenities

DETROIT (FOX 2) - One of Michigan's largest casinos and one of the big three stationed in Detroit is getting a new name.

Greektown Casino-Hotel will be renamed as Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Assuming all regulatory hurdles are approved, the name change will go into effect May 1.

The rebranding, which is being overseen by the casino's owner Penn National Gaming, Inc., brings the facility under its Hollywood Casino banner.

"Becoming Hollywood Casino at Greektown will offer our guests the best of both worlds: we’re keeping all of the unique, neighborhood charm that has defined Greektown since we opened our doors, while adding several new amenities that come with being a part of Penn National’s flagship brand family," said John Drake, general manager of Hollywood Casino at Greektown. "Whether you’re a regular, loyal guest or a first-time visitor, we’ll have something new and improved for you to experience and enjoy."

It's not just a new name that the casino is getting, but amenity upgrades as well.

A release about the name change included details about the venue's $30 million renovation of its hotel lobby, which will include a cocktail bar. There's also a redesign of every single one of its 400 guestrooms and suites. Those changes are expected in the coming months.

Southern trailhead for Iron Belle Trail completed on Belle Isle

The Iron Belle Trail, which will run 2,000 miles on two different paths from Belle Isle through Michigan up to Ironwood, is about 70 percent complete. Earlier this week, the DNR celebrated completion of the southern trailhead close to home on Belle Isle.

The Ralph Wilson Gateway is located near the Blue Heron Lagoon. Thenewly-completed area includes a new plaza with picnic tables and a map of the trail. Near the trailhead, the sculpture One World...Under Michigan Stars by Erik and Israel Nordin frames the William Livingstone Lighthouse in the distance. Construction on the Eugene and Elaine C. Driker Trail, which will lead to the lighthouse, also kicked off at the ceremony.