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.Architecturally the casino's rotunda is built in the style of the Potawatomi people's traditional lodges.In March 2015, USA Today named it one of the ten best casinos located outside of Las Vegas.HistoryFour Winds New Buffalo was first planned in May 1996. The original project was designed by Urban Design Group and cost approximately 180000000. It expanded in 2011 due to its success, adding 250 hotel rooms and a multi-purpose facility.GamingThe gaming floor features over 3,000 slot machines and over 60 table games featuring games such as blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette. The Four Winds Casinos loyalty program, the W Club, is in use at this property.DiningThe casino includes several dining establishments, including a Hard Rock Cafe, opened July 2012, and the Copper Rock Steakhouse.HotelThe facility includes a 415-room hotel. It originally opened with 165, and 250 rooms were added in 2012.
