Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Michigan

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Four Winds Casinos
IndustryGambling
Headquarters,
Midwestern United States
OwnerPokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Websitewww.fourwindscasino.com

The Four Winds Casinos are a set of casinos located in the states of Indiana and Michigan in the United States. The casinos are owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The primary property is located in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, with satellite locations in Hartford, Michigan; Dowagiac, Michigan; and South Bend, Indiana.

Sep 09, 2019  Four Winds New Buffalo is a Native American Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan and is open daily 24 hours. The casino's 130,000 square foot gaming space features 2,600 gaming machines and forty-nine table games. The property has six restaurants, two bars and a hotel with 415 rooms. Four Winds Casino is not a campground but does offer RV and semi truck parking. However, there are no hook ups for waste, water, or electricity on the property. Overnight parking is a courtesy for Fourwinds Casino customers only. Located in downtown New Buffalo, in the heart of Harbor Country, the Lake Country Inn was built entirely new in 2005 and is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Lake Michigan beache, marina, antiques, art galleries and wineries. We are just a short walk to the free shuttle to Four Winds Casino.

History[edit]

In 2007, as a federally recognized tribe, the Pokagon Band were able to develop and Four Winds New Buffalo on the Pokagon Reservation, in New Buffalo Township in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and a compact with Michigan.[1][2] A second, satellite casino, Four Winds Hartford, opened on August 30, 2011,[3] and a third, Four Winds Dowagiac,[4] opened April 30, 2013.[5][6]

The band was limited to three casinos by its 2008 compact with the state of Michigan. It has since constructed a casino on lands that it claimed qualified for gaming pursuant to specific provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, in South Bend, Indiana.[7] The band announced plans in 2012 to build this 164-acre 'tribal village', which includes housing, healthcare, and government facilities, and a casino and hotel.[8] Four Winds South Bend opened January 16, 2018.[9][10]

Properties[edit]

Stained glass entryway of Four Winds New Buffalo in March 2008

Four Winds Casinos includes these properties:

NameLocationOpenedNotes
Four Winds New BuffaloNew Buffalo Township, MichiganAugust 2, 2007[1][2]
Four Winds HartfordHartford, MichiganAugust 30, 2011[3]
Four Winds DowagiacDowagiac, MichiganApril 30, 2013[6]
Four Winds South BendSouth Bend, IndianaJanuary 16, 2018[9][10]

Marketing[edit]

Entrance to Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in July 2015

The casinos utilize a loyalty program, known as the W♣ Players Club or simply the W Club.[11]

On September 5, 2013, a ten-year naming agreement between the casinos and what became known as the Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium was announced.[12]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ abLauren Viera (25 November 2007). 'New Buffalo casino brings a crowd to Harbor Country'. Chicago Tribune. Turtle Talk. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  2. ^ abTom Moor (1 July 2011). 'Four Winds Casino expanding'. South Bend Tribune. southbendtribune.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  3. ^ abLersten, Andrew (29 December 2011). 'Pokagon hold 'em in Hartford Township'. The Herald-Palladium. heraldpalladium.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  4. ^Haight, Debra (15 June 2012). 'Pokagons Get the Green Light for Dowagiac Casino'. The Herald-Palladium. heraldpalladium.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  5. ^Jones, Al (2013-04-30). 'Four Winds Casino Dowagiac is Launched: What Do You Think?'. MLive.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  6. ^ abHaight, Debra (2013-05-01). 'Third Four Winds Casino Opens in Dowagiac'. Harbor Country News. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  7. ^Whittlesey, Dennis J. (9 May 2015). 'Should There be a Legislative Solution to Disputed Indian Trust Applications?'. The National Law Review. Dickinson Wright PLLC. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  8. ^'Pokagon tribe proposes casino in South Bend'. Post-Tribune. Gary. AP. August 29, 2012. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
  9. ^ abPierce, Melinda; Klinedinst, Jill (2018-01-16). 'The Pokagon Band Of Potawatomi Indians Opens Four Winds Casino South Bend' (Press release). Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  10. ^ abPeterson, Mark (2018-01-16). 'Thousands flock to Four Winds opening'. WNDU-TV. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  11. ^'W Club Casino Players Club'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  12. ^Lesar, Al (September 6, 2013). 'Four Winds, Silver Hawks strike 10-year deal'. South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2015-07-13.

External links[edit]

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Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Michigan

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Four Winds New Buffalo
Stained glass entryway of Four Winds New Buffalo in March 2008
Address 11111 Wilson Road
New Buffalo Township, Michigan 49117
Opening dateAugust 2, 2007
No. of rooms415
Total gaming space130,000 square feet (12,000 m2)[1]
Notable restaurantsHard Rock Cafe, Copper Rock Steakhouse
Casino typeLand-based
OwnerPokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
ArchitectUrban Design Group
Coordinates41°46′12″N86°43′24″W / 41.77006°N 86.72340°W
WebsiteOfficial website

Four Winds New Buffalo is a casino, hotel and entertainment venue located in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, near New Buffalo, which opened on August 2, 2007. It is the primary property of Four Winds Casinos, which are all owned and operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.[1][2]

Architecturally the casino's rotunda is built in the style of the Potawatomi people's traditional lodges.[1]

In March 2015, USA Today named it one of the ten best casinos located outside of Las Vegas.[3]

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History[edit]

Four Winds Casino New Buffalo Michigan

Four Winds New Buffalo was first planned in May 1996.[4] The original project was designed by Urban Design Group and cost approximately US$180,000,000 (equivalent to $221,945,113 in 2019). It expanded in 2011 due to its success, adding 250 hotel rooms and a multi-purpose facility.[2]

Gaming[edit]

The 130,000-square-foot (12,000 m2) gaming floor[5] features over 3,000 slot machines and over 60 table games featuring games such as blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette.[6] The Four Winds Casinos loyalty program, the W Club, is in use at this property.[7]

Dining[edit]

The casino includes several dining establishments, including a Hard Rock Cafe, opened July 2012,[4] and the Copper Rock Steakhouse.[6]

Hotel[edit]

The facility includes a 415-room hotel.[6] It originally opened with 165, and 250 rooms were added in 2012.[2]

Entertainment[edit]

The facility features entertainment venues for adults and children.[6] There is a supervised activity center, known as Kids Quest, for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.[8] There is also a supervised arcade for all ages, known as Cyber Quest, featuring non-violent games.[9]

Silver Creek Event Center[edit]

The Silver Creek Event Center is an event and concert venue at the casino.[10] Opened in July 2012,[4] the center has featured performers such as Diana Ross, Gregg Allman, Colbie Caillat, B.B. King, Peter Cetera, Michael Bolton, Sammy Hagar, Foreigner, Huey Lewis & the News, Frankie Valli, Jackie Evancho, ZZ Top, Gladys Knight, Heart, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, Jay Leno, Eric Burdon, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Patti LaBelle,[11] and Frank Sinatra, Jr.[10][12]

Shopping[edit]

The facility includes limited shopping, including a Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop, a gift shop, a clothing store, and a boutique featuring Landau, Michal Negrin, and Boccelli merchandise.[13]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ abcLauren Viera (25 November 2007). 'New Buffalo casino brings a crowd to Harbor Country'. Chicago Tribune. Turtle Talk. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  2. ^ abcTom Moor (1 July 2011). 'Four Winds Casino expanding'. South Bend Tribune. southbendtribune.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  3. ^Wilbanks, Carri (12 March 2015). 'Leaving Las Vegas: The best casinos outside Sin City'. experience.usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  4. ^ abcSwidwa, Julie (2017-07-30). 'A Four Winds timeline'. The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  5. ^Jones, Al (2013-04-30). 'Four Winds Casino Dowagiac is Launched: What Do You Think?'. MLive.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  6. ^ abcd'Property Overview, New Buffalo'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  7. ^'W Club Casino Players Club'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  8. ^'Kids Quest, New Buffalo'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  9. ^'Cyber Quest, New Buffalo'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  10. ^ ab'Silver Creek Event Center, New Buffalo'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  11. ^'Patti LaBelle to perform at Four Winds Casino'. TheNewsDispatch.com. May 3, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  12. ^'Frank Sinatra Jr. to perform in New Buffalo, share stories of iconic father'. wndu.com. April 14, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  13. ^'New Buffalo Shopping Retail Outlets'. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds Casinos. Retrieved 2015-07-13.

External links[edit]

  • Official website
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