Four Winds New Buffalo
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Stained glass entryway of Four Winds New Buffalo in March 2008
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| Address | 11111 Wilson Road New Buffalo Township, Michigan 49117 |
| Opening date | August 2, 2007 |
| No. of rooms | 415 |
| Total gaming space | 130,000 square feet (12,000 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Hard Rock Cafe, Copper Rock Steakhouse |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians |
| Architect | Urban Design Group |
| Coordinates | 41°46′12″N 86°43′24″W / 41.77006°N 86.72340°W |
| Website | Official 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.
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.
Four Winds New Buffalo was first planned in May 1996. The original project was designed by Urban Design Group and cost approximately US$180,000,000 (equivalent to $207,905,633 in 2016). It expanded in 2011 due to its success, adding 250 hotel rooms and a multi-purpose facility.
The 130,000 square feet (12,000 m2) 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.
The casino includes several dining establishments, including a Hard Rock Cafe, opened July 2012, and the Copper Rock Steakhouse.
The facility includes a 415-room hotel. It originally opened with 165, and 250 rooms were added in 2012.
The facility features entertainment venues for adults and children. There is a supervised activity center, known as Kids Quest, for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. There is also a supervised arcade for all ages, known as Cyber Quest, featuring non-violent games.
The Silver Creek Event Center is an event and concert venue at the casino. Opened in July 2012, 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, ZZ Top, Gladys Knight, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, Jay Leno, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Patti LaBelle, and Frank Sinatra, Jr.
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