Four Winds New Buffalo is a tribal resort casino in New Buffalo, in the southwest corner of Michigan near the Indiana state line. It is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and opened in 2007. It is the Band's main Michigan property, and a popular day trip or weekend stop for visitors from Chicago and northwest Indiana.
Who it suits
Four Winds suits players from Chicagoland, Michiana and southwest Michigan who want a full resort with a hotel, restaurants and a concert venue. It also suits a lake-country weekend, since New Buffalo is a beach town.
It is less suited to poker players, since the casino's site lists poker at the Band's South Bend property rather than at New Buffalo. The casino's site says guests must be 21 or older.
The gaming floor
The floor is commonly described as about 130,000 square feet. Counts vary, so treat it as roughly 1,900 to 3,000 slot machines as of October 2026, along with a couple of dozen to several dozen table games. Call ahead if you need the exact number or a specific game.
There is a retail sportsbook with a lounge and bar on site. The resort's Silver Creek Event Center hosts concerts and events.
Dining and the hotel
The resort lists Copper Rock Steakhouse, Kankakee Grille, The Buffet, Timbers and White Birch Market. Hours vary by venue.
The hotel is a large tower of roughly 415 rooms and suites, including celebrity suites. Rooms fill up on weekends and concert nights, so book early.
Getting there
Four Winds is just off I-94 in New Buffalo. From Chicago it is typically about an hour and a half to two hours depending on traffic, and from South Bend it is closer to 45 minutes. Parking is on site.
Bring photo ID, and allow extra time on summer weekends, when beach traffic adds to casino traffic.
Nearby
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek is the nearest other large Michigan resort in our guide, roughly 90 minutes east. For West Michigan, see Gun Lake Casino Resort. To browse every venue, see all Michigan in-person casinos.
If you also open card packs or mystery boxes online, see the mystery pack sites we rank for Michigan players.
FAQ
How old do you have to be to gamble at Four Winds New Buffalo?
The casino's site says guests must be 21 or older.
Does Four Winds New Buffalo have a hotel?
Yes, with roughly 415 rooms and suites.
Who owns Four Winds New Buffalo?
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
Does it have a poker room?
The casino's site lists poker at its South Bend property, not at New Buffalo.
Where is Four Winds New Buffalo?
In New Buffalo, Michigan, off I-94 near the Indiana line.