1. Four Winds Casino Reopening
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3. Four Winds New Buffalo Reopening
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NEW BUFFALO, Mich. (WNDU) - All four Four Winds casinos are set to reopen Monday at noon.

“We wanted to do it as quickly as we can but we weren’t going to open too early, and I don’t know if you’re aware of this or not but when we open on the 15th we will be the last tribe to open in Michigan,” said Tribal Chairman Matt Wesaw, of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

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The Four Winds in New Buffalo opened 13 years ago and never was supposed to close.

“Something we didn’t want to do, as most people know, most of our economic development, most of our revenue comes from the properties we have. We had to go through layoffs, reduced benefits, it was just devastating to a lot of our people,” said Chairman Wesaw.

Come Monday, they’ll know who is hot and who’s not before gamers ever get to the slots.

New thermal imaging cameras have been placed at the entrance.

“We’ll have thermal cameras there they don’t require you to stop your stride so as you walk through, the camera will record your temperature,' explained Four Winds COO Frank Freedman. 'If your temperature is above 100.4, it’ll flag you.'

The Hard Rock Cafe will open, the buffet will not.

Players and employees must wear masks.

Smoking will not be allowed indoors.

The Four Winds New Buffalo will be using about 55% of its slot machine capacity.

Some side by side games are too close for COVID comfort so every other machine has been taken out of service.

At the table games, you’ll find more elbow room and perhaps less camaraderie.

“You know people like to stand by table games and watch the action, that won’t be permissible during this time,' Freedman said. 'We’ll ask you to keep moving along.'

Electrostatic sprayers full of disinfectant are now standard equipment on the gaming floor.

If you have to sign something at the cashier, you keep the pen.

“When the first casino opened up in the U.P., they were jam packed,” said Chairman Wesaw. “People were just chomping at the bit to come back. I think we will experience a very similar situation.”

The Four Winds floor in New Buffalo has a capacity of 9,800 guests. It’s now set up to accommodate about half that.

“If we’re comfortable in how we feel we can keep our guests safe, we’re not limited to 50%. That’s a state suggestion by executive order. Both Michigan and Indiana we’re not ,we don’t have to abide by that,” said Chairman Wesaw.

Before the closing, the Four Winds had about 2,600 employees.

By Monday, about 2,000 are expected to be back on staff

Q. When did Four Winds Casino Resort open?

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened Four Winds Casino Resort on August 2, 2007.

Q. What is the age requirement to play in Four Winds Casino Resort?

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You must be at least 21 years of age. Please play responsibly.

Q. Does Four Winds Casino Resort have wheel chairs to use or rent while at the casino for older people that can’t walk?
Yes, there are chairs available for patrons who require them. Of course if you have you own chair or motorized accommodation, the Casino has no restrictions on its use.

Q. Does Four Winds Casino Resort have valet parking?

Yes, just drive up the rotunda in the front of the Casino. In addition, there is a well-lit parking lot, a parking garage and an area reserved for tour buses.

Q. What are the Casino hours?

The doors never close.

Q. I heard there is a child care center at Four Winds Casino Resort, is this correct?

Yes, hourly child care services are available in Kid’s Quest is a 10,000 square foot, fully equipped child care center for children 6 weeks to 12 years-old, as well as CyberQuest, a supervised arcade for older kids. Rates are in the $7-8/hr range depending in the age of the child.

Q. Does Four Winds Casino Resort have a player’s club?

Yes, the casino players club card from Four Winds Casino Resort is called “W Club.” You can use it on slots and table games earning Instant Slot Credit, special bonus offers and qualify for upgraded tier status. You can also earn valuable points and redeem them for:

• Instant Slot Credits
• W Club jackpot alerts
• Comp a meal at any of our restaurants
• Merchandise at Four Winds Outfitters
• Kid’s Quest vouchers

You can also manage your “W Club” card account online. The “W Club card” is free and can be obtained by stopping at the Four Winds W Club booth. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

Q. Does Four Winds Casino Resort have an RV parking area?

Yes. But no long-term RV parking (hookups). RVs and Semi-trucks are permitted to mark in the west end of the parking lot – just follow the signs. There is also a designated area for buses.

Q. Can you tell me the address for Four Winds Casino Resort?
The address is 11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI 49117. For an interactive map of the New Buffalo area, click here.

Q. Does Four Winds Casino Resort Hotel have a workout room and Internet access?
Yes, Four Winds Casino Resort Hotel does have a workout facility and each room has high speed Internet access.

Q. Is the Casino still hiring?
Yes. For current openings, contact Four Winds Casino Resort Employment Staff via their employment hot-line at (269) 926-5499 between the hours of 9AM to 4PM EST or via e-mail at jobs@fourwindscasino.com.

Q. How can I contact the Casino?

You can contact Four Winds Casino Resort at (866)494-6371.

Q. What is the smoking policy at the Casino

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The hotel lobby, designated hotel rooms, certain areas of the gaming floor and the poker room are non-smoking.

Q. Are there any new games at the Casino?

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Players a Four Winds Casino Resort can experience the excitement of three entirely new categories of slot game play from Chicago-based WMS Gaming. Slots such as Monopoly Big Event, Top Gun and Super Money Grab provide unique player experiences and represent the next-generation in casino entertainment.

Q. Does the Casino have a shuttle bus?

Yes. Currently, the shuttle bus makes runs to the area hotels, the municipal marina and the yacht clubs on weekends and holidays from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. This service could expand in the future.

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Q. Are there any buses that run from the Chicago area to the Casino?

Yes. Four Winds Casino Resort has shuttle bus service to and from locations in Chicago and the suburbs. In addition, shuttle buses also service Northwest Indiana, Southwest-Central Michigan and Michiana. Specific information can be obtained by calling (866) 711-1997.